Pulmonary Nodules and Early Stage Lung Cancer 2025

Add to Calendar Pulmonary Nodules and Early Stage Lung Cancer 2025 11/14/2025 7:30:00 AM 11/14/2025 5:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://washu.cloud-cme.com/PulmonaryNodule2025 Description: The management of pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer is becoming increasingly prominent in todays medical practice. The rising incidence of screen-detected and incidental findings necessitates that clinicians and patients alike maintain a thorough and current understanding of lung nodule care. This encompasses knowing whom to screen, timing for biopsies, the technologies available for diagnosing pulmona... Ritz-Carlton St. Louis false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Ritz-Carlton St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pulmonary Diseases, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Professions - Nurse, Physician, Respiratory Therapist

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.00 hours), General Attendance (6.00 hours), IPCE Credits (6.00 hours)

Overview

The management of pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer is becoming increasingly prominent in todays medical practice. The rising incidence of screen-detected and incidental findings necessitates that clinicians and patients alike maintain a thorough and current understanding of lung nodule care. This encompasses knowing whom to screen, timing for biopsies, the technologies available for diagnosing pulmonary nodules, and the optimal treatment strategies, even for patients who may not be suitable candidates for surgery.

The Pulmonary Nodules and Early-Stage Lung Cancer Symposium is meticulously planned by physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. It aims to educate the entire healthcare team involved in managing patients with pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer. This includes physicians of all experience levels, pulmonary physicians, interventional pulmonologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, physician associates, and other healthcare professionals.

This live, 7-hour course offers education through lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on labs, providing a comprehensive overview of the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary nodules using contemporary, evidence-based approaches. It will update attendees on state-of-the-art topics within the field, including liquid biomarkers, ultrathin bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, navigational methods, bronchoscopic ablation, as well as surgical and non-surgical options for early-stage lung cancer management. Participants will gain enhanced knowledge, skills, and strategies to improve performance and patient care. The course discusses current practice guidelines and the latest innovations in the field, such as bronchoscopic ablation, novel navigational techniques, and robotic bronchoscopy.

Physician hands-on sessions will cover: Electromagnetic Navigation Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound and Ultrathin Bronchoscopy Robotic Bronchoscopy Ultrasound-guided Transthoracic Needle Biopsy Respiratory therapists, nurses, and nurse practitioners will engage in hands-on sessions focusing on: Bronchoscopy room setup and simulated procedures, including preparation, procedural aspects, and recovery.

The intended outcome of this activity is to foster a collaborative, team-based approach that enhances knowledge, competence, and performance in the evaluation and management of patients with pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Describe newer techniques that can be used to diagnose pulmonary nodules.
  2. Describe and evaluate available treatment options for patients with early stage lung cancer.
  3. Incorporate new techniques to treat and manage pulmonary nodules and patients with early stage lung cancer.

Registration

Through November 1st

 After November 1st

Physician

$225

$250

Non-Physician

$150

$175

SLU Fellow

$150

Industry/Corporate Learner

(i.e. MSL) No sales, marketing or promotion.

$650

WashU Pulmonary Department

Email [email protected]

This is a continuing medical education activity intended for healthcare providers only.

Registration will be available until on November 13, 2025, 12:00pm Central Time Zone.  After this time, please register on-site.

Residents & Fellows please email Lindsay McHargue for information to register. Verification of your training status maybe requested. 

Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, online educational materials, daytime self-parking (paid registrants only), continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and dinner reception.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (any employee in any role of a pharmaceutical,  device or other ACCME determined Ineligible Company):
DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email Stacy Partrich for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee. 

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. To inquire about the availability to register on-site, please contact the CME office.

Cancellations: Registration fee, less $25 administrative charge, is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by November 1, 2025. No refunds will be made on cancellation requests received after that date. Registration fees are not transferrable.


Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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.
Credits Available for this Activity
American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim   the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6 American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) credits for learning and change.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the registration page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.