Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (CME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.25 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. One credit hour may be claimed for each hour of participation.

When attending the Scott Society meeting please sign the CME Roster, including your name and social security number for credit to be issued.

Americans With Disabilities Act: It is the policy of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please call Martina Hailey at 615-322-2343 or attach a note to your registration form.

Upon completion of this program, the attendee should be able to describe and discuss managing recent advances in a variety of general, thoracic, and pediatric surgical problems ranging from oncology and trauma through congenital and developmental disorders.

Current ACCME guidelines state that participants in CME civilities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker's presentation(s). The names of faculty members disclosing financial relationships will be indicated in the activity syllabus.