COURSE DIRECTOR
Bradford Hoppe, MD, MPH and Chris Beltran Ph.D.

DESCRIPTION
This course will provide background and practical aspects of operating a carbon ion/heavy particle therapy center, as well as treatment considerations, radiobiology, physics, and current literature that is pertinent to treating patients with heavy ions. This series will occur once monthly. 

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Physicians, Resident fellows, and Scientist Researchers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe technological considerations and beam characteristics of carbon ion accelerators.
• Differentiate the physical aspects of clinical carbon ion beams.
• Describe the biological underpinnings of carbon ion therapy and compare and contrast with photons and protons.
• Demonstrate the role of carbon ion therapy in the treatment of a spectrum of malignancies. 
• Identify appropriate patients with brain tumors that will benefit from carbon ion therapy.
• Interpret potential side effects of carbon ion therapy to the brain.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Bradford Hoppe, MD, MPH - Consultant - Merck Research Laboratories; Other Consulting Activities - Merck (Advisory Board)

All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None

CE Broker Code: 24R01019

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

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QUESTIONS
Contact Jennifer Aguinaldo