Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Information
The third edition of Oncology MKSAP was developed in
response to the many advances in the rapidly growing
field of molecular biology of cancer and targeted therapies, new staging and classifications systems for several
cancers, and major progress in therapeutic strategies and
supportive care. Oncology MKSAP is not a textbook of
oncology, rather it provides an overview of the current
understanding of cancer, its treatment, and the supportive
care needed to optimize the quality of life for people with
cancer.
In addition, the American Board of Internal Medicine
(ABIM) subspecialty examinations create a specific need
for the information provided in Oncology MKSAP.
Subspecialty examinations are administered annually in
May and November throughout the United States,
Canada, and Puerto Rico. The examinations are given in
modular format, with 60 questions per test book.
Candidates have two hours to complete each test book.
The examinations contain multiple choice questions in
the areas of factual knowledge, clinical judgment, and
decision-making.
The medical oncology examination is designed to evaluate
the extent of the candidates knowledge and clinical judgment in those areas in which a consultant in medical
oncology should possess a high level of competence. Some
questions require interpretation of pictorial material such
as radiographs and photomicrographs of pathologic and
hematopathologic slides.
Target Audience: Oncologists
The target audience includes oncology practitioners, candidates for recertification examinations, and fellows in
training who are preparing for the ABIM subspecialty
certification examination.
Pre-requisite: None
Accreditation Statement
The American Society of Clinical Oncology is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.

Credit Designation
The American Society of Clinical Oncology designates
this CME activity for a maximum of 28 category 1 credit
toward the American Medical Association (AMA)
Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician should
claim only those credits that he or she actually spent in the
activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that
physicians not licensed in the United States who participate in this CME activity are eligible for category 1 credit
toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award.
How to Request Category 1 Credit
To receive category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians
Recognition Award, please
Select the chapter(s) you read and for which you completed the multiple choice test, and indicate the number
of credits that you are requesting
Complete the Evaluation and the Request for Credit
forms and submit to
ASCO
Attn: Oncology MKSAP CME Credit
1900 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
*All non-physicians who submit the Oncology MKSAP
Evaluation and Request for Credit forms will receive a certificate of participation, which verifies completion and can often be
submitted to respective credentialing boards to obtain continuing education units (CEUs).
Date of Original Release: July 2004
This CME activity expires on January 2007. However,
prior to the expiration, the content will be reviewed to
determine the accuracy and relevance of information with
respect to potential changes or new information.
Therefore, after January 2007, please call the ASCO
Education, Science, and Career Development Department
at 703-299-1070 to inquire if an extension has been
approved.
Financial Support
This educational activity is supported solely by ASCO.