Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium 2025

• Agenda
• Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF, 400 KB)
• Maintenance of Certification
• Cultural & Linguistic Competency Resources (PDF, 100 KB)
• Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk (PDF, 130 KB)

The field of cutaneous oncology is rapidly evolving, with multiple new developments transforming the prognosis, molecular evaluation, treatment, and patient follow-up. The Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium is designed to provide relevant, practical, and focused educational updates specifically aimed at elevating the care of individuals with skin cancers. In engaging interactive lectures and patient case presentations, nationally recognized experts will present the latest data on prevention, risk assessment, early detection, genetic factors, current treatment options, and future therapies. A broad range of topics will be covered, including issues in surgical management, adjuvant therapy, treatment of advanced disease, strategies to individualize treatment plans, and more. By participating in this course, clinicians will be better prepared for a wide array of patient presentations and will have improved confidence in their ability to make challenging clinical decisions that may improve clinical outcomes and help maintain patients’ quality of life.

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors associated with melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and other neoplasms involving the skin.
• Apply best practices in the diagnosis, evaluation, and classification of melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies.
• Identify genetic mutations and other biomarkers relevant to the diagnosis and risk assessment of patients with melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma.
• Integrate the latest medical therapies and surgical techniques into the care of patients with cutaneous malignancies.
• Adopt new strategies to facilitate comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for patients throughout the skin cancer journey.

Physicians

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

Scripps Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants

NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Pharmacists

The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Commercial Support

This course is supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.

American Board of Pathology (ABPATH)

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

MOC points will be awarded to physicians who successfully complete the requirements outlined in the post-activity evaluation. Points earned will be reported to the appropriate specialty board approximately 60 days post conference as long as all learner requirements are met. These credits will not appear on your CME certificate from Scripps.

Attendee Cancellation, Substitution and Refund

The course tuition is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee (MD, DO, RN, PA, NP) or a $50 processing fee (Fellow, Resident, Student), if your cancellation is received in writing no later than Friday, January 10, 2025. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, January 10, 2025. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to “no shows.” No refunds shall be made for cancellations due to inclement weather.

Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation

Scripps reserves the right to modify the course’s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk. Scripps encourages the purchase of travel insurance as we are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation.

Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By completion and submission of the online registration form, attendees certify they have read and fully understand the Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Family and Guest Attendance Policy

All conference activities and meals are exclusively reserved for paid conference attendees. Children and family members are not allowed to attend meal functions or permitted in the meeting space.

Recording and Photography Clause

Scripps reserves exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales.