HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

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Syllabus

  • Week 1 - CME Information and Accreditation
     
  • Week 1 - Introduction
     
  • Week 2 - Module I: HPV-associated Throat Cancer: An Epidemic
    This module describes the nature of the Human Papillomavirus and the effect of a viral infection. The module explains the emerging epidemic and its impact on the development of throat cancer. The module concludes with the current state of population awareness...
  • Week 3 - Module II: HPV Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation
    This module describes the risk factors associated with transmission of HPV and the development of HPV-associated cancer. We will review how the virus is transmitted and malignant transformation. We will also explore the clinical presentation of HPV-associated...
  • Week 4 - Module III: Management of HPV-associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
    This module describes options for treating oropharyngeal throat cancer and the advantages and disadvantages of each option. In this module, we discuss the indications and contraindications for treatment.
  • Week 5 - Module IV: Prevention, Vaccination, and the Horizon
    This module describes nature of HPV infection and techniques for preventing infection. This module reviews the nature of the HPV vaccine and its effectiveness. We also review indications for vaccination and commonly asked questions.
  • Week 5 - Activity Evaluation
    All learners are urged to complete an evaluation. Your comments are essential for improving the effectiveness of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s continuing medical education activities.

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

Eric M. Genden, MD
Isidore Friesner Professor and Chairman | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | Professor of Neurosurgery and Immunology | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Oncology | Director of the Head and Neck Institute Mount Sinai Health System
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, formerly the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, is an American medical school in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences provides rigorous training in basic science and clinical research.

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