Join the American Thyroid Association’s Surgical Affairs Committee for an expert-led review of the newest ATA guideline recommendations for the initial management of adult patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. Hear from the 2025 Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Guidelines Co-Chairs and leading clinicians as they walk surgeons and endocrinologists through key updates, including extent of surgery, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and active surveillance. Real case presentations from ATA members will illustrate how these recommendations apply in everyday practice.

Agenda

•  Welcome & Introductions

•  Overview of the Importance of Guideline Publication

•  Review Recommendations for Extent of Thyroidectomy – Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, Chair of Department of Surgery, UCSF

•  Case Presentation – Extent of Surgery

•  Panel Discussion

•  Review Recommendations for Active Surveillance (AS) and RFA – Matthew Ringel, MD, Chair of the Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics,The Ohio State University

•  Case Presentation – PTMC Management (AS vs RFA vs Lobectomy)

•  Panel Discussion

•  Closing Remarks

Continuing Medical Education Credit Information

Accreditation
The American Thyroid Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
The American Thyroid Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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