Learning Objectives

1. Discuss why teenagers with cancer are considered an underserved population.
2. Understand the experience of cancer from the perspective of teenaged patients, their parents and siblings.
3. Appreciate the importance of developmentally-appropriate, compassionate medical care.

Target Audience

DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.

Speakers

Melissa A. Alderfer, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Relevant to the content of this CME activity, the speaker(s) indicated no financial relationships to disclose. 

Continuing Education Credit

• MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and polici​es of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and approves this live activity for 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credit(s).
• Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.2 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
• Other: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.