
Collaboration for Outcomes using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO)
The Inaugural Meeting: Crafting Engagement to Enhance Physician Participation
The availability of online information, including through social media, has changed the way patients engage with each other and with their medical teams. The proportion of Americans who looked to the internet as the initial source of health information continues to increase, from 61% to 2008 to 73% in 2015. When it comes to cancer-specific information, nearly 40% of US adults looked for cancer information at some point, with more seeking information on the internet rather than from a health care provider. In addition, there is evidence that social media can play a role in disseminating information to patients about clinical research, and in some cases, increasing trial accrual.
The program will gather up to 150 stakeholders to discuss the use of social media in oncology. We will use a combination of didactic lectures, panel discussions, and engagement of the entire audience to cover topics relevant to this objective, including discussions on perceived risks, potential benefits, healthcare communication in the digital age, the view from patients and advocates, and the view from oncology leaders involved in clinical trials. To complement the live activity, we will expand our reach through social media interfaces on Facebook Live, Instagram Live, and Twitter.
Competencies Areas
ABMS: Professionalism | Interpersonal & communication skills
IOM: Provide patient-centered care | Work within interdisciplinary teams | Apply quality improvement | Utilize informatics
Learn more about COSMO
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, pharmacists, physician assistants, medical students, residents, and fellows specializing in oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Identify critical barriers to increased online engagement from oncology professionals and other stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for advancing reserach on social media applications in oncology through mentoring, education, and training of professionals
Friday, September 4, 2020
Omni Providence Hotel
1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
1-401-598-8000
Complimentary Valet Parking is included in your conference registration fee. Self parking in Convention Center Garage is not applicable.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02912
Parking will be available in the parking garage connected to the Medical Building, located on the corner of Richmond & Elm Streets.
For More Information, Contact Brown Continuing Medical Education
Ph: 401-863-2871| F: 401-863-2202
E: CME@Brown.edu | Website: www.brown.edu/cme
Please notify the Brown CME Office in writing at least two weeks prior to the conference to request reasonable accommodations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to the Brown CME Office at least two weeks prior to the conference, no later than August 20, 2020. A $50.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds (no refunds for “no shows”). There will be no additional charge for substitutions. This conference is subject to change or cancellation.
Planning Committee Members
Patricia F. Anderson, MILS
Emerging Technoloies Informationist | University of Michigan
Deanna J. Attai, MD, FACS
David Geffen School of Medicine, Univeristy of California Los Angeles
Editor, Social Media Section, Annals of Surgical Oncology
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Director of Women's Cancer, Lifespan Cancer Institute
Clinical Director, Gynecologic Medical Oncology
Director of Medical Oncology, Rhode Island Hospital
Michael J. Fisch, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAHPM, FASCO
Medical Director, Medical Oncology Programs & Genetics
AIM Specialty Health
Matthew S. Katz, MD
The Cancer Center – Radiation Oncology
Lowell General Hospital
Merry Jennifer Markham, MD, FACP
Interim Chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology, University of Florida
Associate Director for Medical Affairs, UF Health Cancer Center
Nathan Pennell, MD, PhD
Associate Professor Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Center
Lidia Schapria, MD, FASCO
Director, Cancer Survivorship, Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Editor in Chief, Cancer.Net
Mina S. Sedrak, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital | Duarte, CA
Maria Sullivan, BS
Director, Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Michael A. Thompson, MD, PhD, FASCO
Medical Director, Early Phase Cancer Research Program
Co-Director, Oncology Precision Medicine Program
Advocate Aurora Health
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Friday, Sept. 4th: 3.25 hours | Saturday, Sept. 5th: 5.5 hours
Other Healthcare Providers: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 8.25 hours AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Many other disciplines accept AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM towards re-licensure or re-certification. Check with your state licensing board to verify.
Available Credit
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 8.25 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.