CME Webinar: The Diagnosis of Melanoma in Diverse Populations

Objectives

After participating in this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• Explain the impact that melanoma has on the population of the US, highlighting its impact on diverse populations
• Discuss the benefits of early diagnosis in melanoma
• Describe how melanoma presents in diverse populations

Accreditation Statement

Policy On Presenter And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies that will identify and resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to the presentation of the education.

Full Disclosure Policy Affecting CME Activities

As a provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) requires attested and signed global disclosure of the existence of all financial interests or relationships with ineligible companies from any individual in a position to control the content of a CME activity sponsored by OCME. The following relationships have been reported for this activity:

Dr. Sharfman has a current financial relationship with Merck.

Dr. Ogunleye has a current financial relationship with Jannsen Pharmaceuticals.

No one else in a position to control the content of this educational activity has disclosed a relevant financial interest or relationship with any commercial interest.

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Disclaimer Statement

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own.  This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only.  The use of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine name implies a review of the educational format design and approach.  Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combinations of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

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RELEASE DATE
12/20/2022

EXPIRATION DATE
12/20/2023

Course Format – Method Of Participation

This enduring material internet activity is expected to take approximately 75 minutes to complete. Once the activity is completed, you must pass the post-test and complete the evaluation with attestation to receive CME credit.

Post-Test

A post-test will be conducted at the conclusion of the activity. A grade of at least 70% within three attempts is needed to receive CME credit.

Faculty

William Sharfman, MD, Associate Professor of Oncology and Dermatology at Mary Jo Rogers Professor of Cancer Immunology and Melanoma Research
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Elise Ng, MD, Clinical Co-director, Johns Hopkins Melanoma Program, Kimmel Cancer Center, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Temitayo Ogunleye, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

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I certify that I am participating in this Johns Hopkins School of Medicine activity for CME-accredited training and/or educational purposes.

I understand that while I am participating in this capacity, I may be exposed to “protected health information,” as that term is defined and used in Hopkins policies and in the federal HIPAA privacy regulations (the “Privacy Regulations”). Protected health information is information about a person’s health or treatment that identifies the person.

I pledge and agree to use and disclose any of this protected health information only for the training and/or educational purposes of my visit and to keep the information confidential. I agree not to post or discuss this protected health information, including pictures and/or videos, on any social media site (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.), in any electronic messaging program or through any portable electronic device.

I understand that I may direct to the Johns Hopkins Privacy Officer any questions I have about my obligations under this Confidentiality Pledge or under any of the Hopkins policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations related to confidentiality. The contact information is:  Johns Hopkins Privacy Officer, telephone: 410-614-9900, e-mail: [email protected].

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(Updated 4/09 and 3/14)

Click the ‘START ACTIVITY’ button above to begin. You will be asked to create a free account or to sign into your account if you already have one.

Complete a brief pre-assessment and then view the webinar (approximately 75 minutes). After viewing the entirety of the webinar, you must click ‘NEXT’ and complete the post- assessment to receive credit. A grade of at least 70% within three attempts is needed to receive CME credit.