2026 Department of Medicine Grand Rounds | An Evidence-based Approach to Building a Colon Cancer Screening Program

May 20, 2026

Colon cancer rates remain on the rise despite effective ways to prevent with screening. It is the third most common cancer and the second most common cancer death in the US.  The effectiveness of screening programs for colon cancer rely on high-quality screening. City of Hope has been building an evidence-based colon cancer screening program, providing an opportunity to share best practices/evidence from the literature and disseminate real-world issues with implementation. 

Real-world issues like insurance issues can provide barriers to screening. Implementation of logistical barriers and integration of increasingly complex electronic health records can also have a negative impact. Additionally, survivorship and prevention of secondary cancers is not a well understood or researched topic. It is imperative to stay up to date with current guidelines. This activity aims to highlight key areas of data, controversy and quality surrounding colon cancer screening.

Target Audience

Physicians, APPs, and all other allied health care professionals interested in the subject matter.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key quality metrics of a colon cancer screening program.
  • Demonstrate understanding of appropriate patients for colon cancer screening.
  • Integrate published data on best practices in colon cancer screening into practice.
  • Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2026 Department of Medicine Grand Rounds | An Evidence-based Approach to Building a Colon Cancer Screening Program for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
05/20/2026
Activity expires: 
05/21/2026
Event starts: 
05/20/2026 - 12:00pm PDT
Event ends: 
05/20/2026 - 1:00pm PDT
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City of Hope | Virtual

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Trilokesh Kidambi, MD   Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, City of Hope

Presenter: Dr. Kidambi has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

This presentation and/or comments will provide a balanced, non-promotional, and evidence-based approach to all diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research related content. 

CME Committee/Reviewer no relevant financial relationships:  Daneng Li, MD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2026 Department of Medicine Grand Rounds | An Evidence-based Approach to Building a Colon Cancer Screening Program for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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