Paul H. Jordan Jr., MD  Annual Lectureship - Department of Surgery

"Targeting The Microbiome To Promote Health And Cancer"

Jennifer A. Wargo, MD

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Explain the role of the microbiome in health and cancer development

• Identify evidence-based strategies to target the microbiome for cancer prevention and therapy

• Evaluate the clinical and translational potential of microbiome-targeted therapies

COURSE DIRECTOR: A. OSAMA GABER, MD, FACS, FAST

STATEMENT OF NEED

Houston Methodist Department of Surgery Grand Rounds provides an environment for review and discussion of institutional quality and national quality metrics programs. It will meet the ongoing educational needs of members of the surgical and medical staff in advances in surgical patient care management and elements in the professional and socioeconomic environment of surgical care delivery.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for attending surgeons, physicians, allied health personnel, residents, and medical students of Houston Methodist Hospital or affiliated institutions.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENTS

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.