New York City Presentation: Fundamentals of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Club A Steakhouse
240 East 58th St
New York, NY 10022

6:00            Registration    
6:30 PM      Announcements & Dinner
7:00 PM      CE Presentation
8:00 PM      CE Program Ends
8:30 PM      Dinner Ends

Topic: Fundamentals of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation by Maxwell Brown, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Manager of Stem Cell Transplant, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

CE Presentation Objectives:
Pharmacist Learning Objectives:
•    Provide an overview of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
•    Identify indications of autologous and allogeneic HSCT in patients with hematologic malignancies, non-malignant hematologic disorders, and select solid tumors
•    Review the features and management of significant toxicities associated with conditioning chemotherapy and immunosuppressive therapies used in HSCT
•    Discuss post transplant complications

Technician Learning Objectives:
•    Describe an overview of the hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) process
•    Explain which patients with cancer receive a transplant
•    Discuss side effects of chemotherapy and immunosuppressive medications used in the HSCT setting
•    Review complications that occur after transplant

Continuing Education Accredited By:  New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists
Intended audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

The NYS Council of Health-system Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.  This program () will be accredited for 0.1 CEU’s (1 contact hour).  Statements of Continuing Pharmaceutical Education

This is a knowledge based program.

A $10 non-refundable fee for members is due at the time of registration. A $65.00 non-refundable fee for non-members is due at the time of registration. RSVP early as seating may be limited. RSVP via email.  RSVP no later than January 12th, 2017 to: Karen Berger, President-Elect (preferred): [email protected] with “Janmeeting” as subject heading.  Please include the following information:  Name, phone/email, affiliation/college, NYCSHP member (yes, no), Student (yes, no).

For a printable version, click here.