Purpose
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to apply sound principles of clinical trial design and critical assessment, clinical trial development and evaluation; and improve patient care through design and implementation of evidence-based clinical trials
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
The individuals in control of content for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, please visit www.accme.org.
Maintenance of Certification Recognition Statements
American Board of Surgery (ABS) MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.