2024 Course Overview

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Center for BRCA and Related Genes Scientific Symposium is for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about BRCA 1/2 and related genes and exploring the latest research in a variety of cancer types affected by the mutations in the BRCA pathway.

Who Should Attend

  • Specialty Physicians
  • Researchers
  • Clinicians 
  • Other

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify current and emerging approaches to early detection, screening, and prevention of hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancers associated with mutations in the BRCA pathway. 
  • Recognize and analyze the latest clinical and translational discoveries in the treatment of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancers associated with hereditary or acquired mutations in BRCA1/2 and related genes. 
  • Discuss current ethical, legal, social as well as diversity and inclusion issues related to carriers of BRCA1/2 and related genes. 

Course Directors

Panagiotis Konstantinopoulos, MD, PhD
Director, Center for BRCA and Related Genes
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School 

Judy Garber, MD, MPH
Co-Director, Center for BRCA and Related Genes
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Dipanjan Chowdhury, PhD
Co-Director, Center for BRCA and Related Genes
Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School

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ABMS/ACGME Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

  • Medical Knowledge
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills 

IOM Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following Institute of Medicine Core Competencies:

  • Work in Interdisciplinary Teams
  • Apply Quality Improvement
  • Provide Patient-Centered Care
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice
  • Utilize Informatics 

Questions?

Please contact the Continuing Education Programs with any questions by email at learn@hms.harvard.edu. 

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Offered By:

Dana Farber