Colorectal Cancer
Training Session
The NYSAFP, in partnership with the Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society (ACS) has a grant from the NYSDOH for a new program designed to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in Family Medicine practices, to improve early detection, and to reduce morbidity and mortality among New Yorkers. The program, “Helping Family Physicians Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Their Practice”, will reinforce the importance of identifying patients who are at risk for colorectal cancer and introduce the use of a toolkit for Family Physicians to use in their practices. The training toolkit, based on the premise that patients are far more likely to be screened when directed by their physician to do so, was developed by two Family Physicians at Thomas Jefferson University. It outlines evidence-based recommendations and strategies for Family Physicians to follow in their practices that will involve everyone in the office. The grant includes funding for honoraria and expenses for presentations to physicians at grand rounds, medical society meetings and other venues. CME credits will be given to physicians who attend the training and the presentations. ACS has asked the Academy to provide physician trainers in four markets:
- 1. The Capital District
- 2. The NYC Metropolitan Region
- 3. Western NY
- 4. The Hudson Valley
If you are interested in participating in this program, please call Janet Lindner, the project coordinator, at the NYSAFP office at 518 489-8945 or email janet@nysafp.org.
