The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine served as the joint sponsor of the AACR Annual Meeting for the purpose of providing CME credits. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine designated this educational activity for a maximum of 47.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Other health care professionals such as physician-assistants, nurses, and pharmacists may be able to use their attendance at CME-designated activities to satisfy their licensing requirements. See below for more information.
How do attendees apply for credit?
All individuals seeking continuing education credit must complete a CME Request for Credit Form. Attendees are responsible for determining if AMA PRA Category 1 Credits will be accepted by your licensing board or agency.
For Physicians: Complete and sign the CME Request for Credit Form. Return completed form to:
Office of CME
American Association for Cancer Research
17th Floor, 615 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Forms may also be faxed to (215) 599-0111.
For Physician-Assistants: AAPA accepts Category 1 AMA PRA Credits.
For Nurses: The nursing board in many states recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 AMA PRA activities for equal contact hours. Submit a copy of your verification of attendance at the AACR Annual Meeting along with your nursing CE to your state licensing board.
For Pharmacists: The Board of Pharmacy in California accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Pharmacists in other states should contact their State Pharmacy Association to verify similar acceptance.
For Other Health Professionals: Dentists or other Allied Health Professionals should contact their licensing agency to determine if AMA PRA Category 1 accredited activities are accepted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ericka K. Harden-Dews, Office of CME at (267) 646-0608 or erika.hardendews@aacr.org.