TOPIC: "Integrative Oncology"
SPEAKER: Dr. Santosh Rao
Dr. Rao is the Medical Director of Integrative Medicine for the James M. Cox Foundation Center for Cancer Prevention and Integrative Oncology at Banner MD Anderson in Gilbert, Arizona. His interest in Integrative Medicine began in college and was a significant influence on his decision to pursue a career in the medical field. After studying biophysics at the University of Michigan, he went on to obtain his medical degree at the University of Michigan as well. Dr. Rao then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Rao has studied Hematology and Oncology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. He previously was employed at Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego, where he observed the practice of Integrative Medicine and developed strong relationships with leaders in the field.
Dr. Rao is passionate about incorporating Integrative Oncology and Cancer Prevention in cancer care. He completed an Associate Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in 2006 as a Bravewell Fellow. Dr. Rao serves as the co-chair for the Clinical Practice Committee for the Society of Integrative Oncology. He also teaches Integrative Medicine fellows at the University of Arizona, and has been a leading contributor to education modules for the cancer curriculum.
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Learning Objectives:
- Diagnose a variety of internal medicine illnesses
- Understand more clearly advances in therapy
- Become truly professional physicians
Banner – University Medical Center South, College of Medicine – Tucson, Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC)
UAHS 5403 and Banner-UMC-SC 3030