Surgical Research Symposium

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST, Little Rock, AR

Surgical Research Symposium sponsored by the College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Research. Poster session, collaboration station, student presentation, keynote address by Shanda Blackmon, MD, MPH, a leader in the field of minimally invasive surgery and longitudinal cancer care.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

1. Recognize gaps in oncologic thoracic surgery and longitudinal cancer care.
2. Transfer the knowledge gained into practice
3. Question existing methods and seek to answer how to close gaps in thoracic surgery procedures longitudinal cancer care.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.50 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (2.50 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (2.50 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.