• Activity Title

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    Robotic Thoracic Surgery Applications for Unique Conditions

  • Program Goals

    Improve quality, safety, and outcomes of patients with thoracic diseases by providing relevant, timely and evidence-based knowledge about robotic thoracic surgery.

  • Target Audience

    Pulmonologists; Critical Care Specialists; Internal Medicine and Primary Care Physicians; Physician Assistants; Advanced Practice Nurses; Surgeons; and Nurse Practitioners.

  • Learning Objectives

    After the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
    1. Recognize clinical application for the robotic platform in thoracic diseases.
    2. Describe advantages of robotic surgery.
    3. Interpret patient perspective of robotic surgery.

  • Faculty

    Cherie P. Erkmen, MD
    Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
    Professor, Center for Asian Health
    Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program
    Director, Thoracic Surgery Residency Program
    Temple University Hospital

  • Educational Activity Agenda

    Educational Presentation (88 minutes)
    Post Test, Evaluation & Certificate delivery (10 minutes)
    Total Activity: (1 hour 38 minutes)

  • Release and Expiration Dates

    Release Date: March 14, 2025
    Expiration Date: March 14, 2027

  • Disclosure Policy

    It is the policy of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, The Albert J. Finestone, M.D., Office for Continuing Medical Education that anyone in a position to control the content of a certified educational activity must disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) defines ineligible companies as “those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.” Speakers must also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations. The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to the educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be communicated to learners prior to the activity.

  • Faculty Disclosures

    The faculty disclosed the following financial relationships with ineligible companies related to the content of this educational activity. 

    Cherie P. Erkmen, MD
    • Grant/Research Funding: Pfizer, Merck

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

  • Course Directors, Planners, Reviewers, and Managers/CME Staff Disclosures

    The course directors, planners, reviewers, and managers/CME staff disclosed the following financial relationships with ineligible companies related to the content of this educational activity:

    Cherie P. Erkmen, MD (Planner and Faculty)
    • Grant/Research Funding:     Pfizer, Merck   

    Gilbert D'Alonzo, DO (Reviewer)
    • Nothing to disclose

    Arnold I. Meyer, Ed.D, FACEHP (Planner and CME Staff)
    • Nothing to disclose

    Katrina Ilagan (CME Staff) 
    • Nothing to disclose

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.

  • Accreditation Statement

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

  • Certification Statement

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • How to Obtain CME Credit

    Attendees are expected to view all presentations before attempting to take the test and/or complete the activity evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  To receive credit, the course must be completed between March 14, 2025 - March 14, 2027. 

    Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.5 hour(s). Please follow these steps in order to receive CME/CE credit for viewing the webcast:

    • Read all of the CME/CE accreditation information above.
    • View the complete electronic (web) activity.
    • Click on the link to apply for CME/CE credits.
    • Complete the online registration (registration is free).
    • Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 75% and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.

    After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be immediately processed, and you will be given the opportunity to download a personalized CME/CE certificate for participation in this activity.

    Should you have any CME questions regarding this activity, please contact:

    The Albert J. Finestone, MD Office for Continuing Medical Education
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    3500 North Broad Street
    11th Floor MERB, Room 1111S
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
    Main CME Phone:  215-707-4787
    Fax:  215-707-8268

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  • Commercial Support Statement

    No commercial support has been provided for this activity.

  • System Requirements

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      If you have special accommodations that we can address to make your participation more meaningful and enjoyable, please contact our office at (215) 707-4787 or cme@temple.edu.

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