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ForwardHematology & Medical Oncology Practice Updates and Board Review 2027
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Director: Kebede H. Begna, M.D.
Co-Directors: Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D., Naseema Gangat, M.B.B.S., Wilson I. Gonsalves, M.D., Thor R. Halfdanarson, M.D., Rami Manochakian, M.D., Sameer A. Parikh, M.B.B.S., and Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D.
February 5 - 9, 2027 - Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort - Honolulu, Hawaii
The Mayo Clinic Hematology & Medical Oncology Practice Updates and Board Review course is designed to provide attendees with up-to-date, practical information and best practices that can be applied immediately into daily clinical practice in this ever-changing cancer care. In addition, this year the added online high-yield program content prepares candidates for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) initial and maintenance of certification examinations in hematology and medical oncology
Target Audience
This course is designed for hematologists, oncologists, internal medicine physicians, NPs, PAs and other internists with interest in hematology and medical oncology. Others that may find this course beneficial include physicians needing MOC and those preparing for certification or recertification in hematology and medical oncology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Choose appropriate molecular tests like next generation sequencing for cancer diagnosis.
- Integrate into practice the most current treatment options like immuno- or targeted-therapy for cancers.
- Utilize evidence-based practice to manage patients with bleeding and/or clotting disorders.
- Manage and mitigate important acute and long term toxicities to treatment
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 HemOnc Board Review Program Schedule 0622.pdf | 194 KB |
All times listed in Hawaiian Standard Time
Friday, February 5 | |
5:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
6:00 AM | Optional: Enjoy breakfast during the Industry Sponsored Product Theater – Non-Educational Session |
6:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
Gynecologic and Other Cancers | |
7:00 AM | Ovarian Cancer |
7:30 AM | Cancers of the Cervix, Uterus and Other Less Common GYN Cancers |
8:00 AM | Melanoma |
8:25 AM | Endocrine Oncology (thyroid, adrenals) |
8:45 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
9:00 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Miscellaneous | |
9:15 AM | Genomics for Hematologist/Medical Oncologist (including tissue agnostic markers) |
9:35 AM | Hereditary Syndromes (when to refer to clinical genomics, germline testing, etc.) |
9:55 AM | Transfusion Medicine for Hematologist/Medical Oncologist |
10:15 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
10:30 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Miscellaneous | |
10:45 AM | Management of Thrombosis in Cancer |
11:05 AM | Palliative Care and Symptom Management |
11:25 AM | Assessing/Managing Complications of therapy (chemo & immunotherapy, cardio-, neuro-, renal- toxicity) |
11:45 AM | Current State and Future Directions for US Cancer Research and Care |
12:15 PM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
12:30 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday, February 6 | |
5:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
6:00 AM | Optional: Enjoy breakfast during the Industry Sponsored Product Theater – Non-Educational Session |
6:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
Gastrointestinal Cancer | |
7:00 AM | Management of Early-stage Colorectal Cancer |
7:25 AM | Management of Advanced Colorectal Cancer |
8:00 AM | Esophageal and Gastric cancer |
8:20 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
8:30 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
8:45 AM | Neuroendocrine and Other Small Bowel Cancers |
9:05 AM | Management of Hepatobiliary Cancers |
9:30 AM | Management of Pancreatic Cancer |
9:55 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
10:05 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Breast Cancer | |
10:20 AM | Early Breast Cancer – Locoregional Therapy (including surgery & radiotherapy) |
10:40 AM | Systemic Therapy for Her2-Positive Breast Cancer: Curative & Palliative |
11:15 AM | Systemic Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Curative & Palliative |
11:50 AM | Systemic Therapy for ER-positive/Her2-negative Breast Cancer: Curative & Palliative |
12:25 PM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
12:40 PM | Adjourn |
Sunday, February 7 | |
5:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
6:00 AM | Optional: Enjoy breakfast during the Industry Sponsored Product Theater – Non-Educational Session |
6:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
Neuro-Oncology, Head and Neck Cancers, Sarcomas | |
7:00 AM | Neuro-Oncology |
7:20 AM | Head and Neck Cancer |
7:45 AM | Sarcoma |
8:05 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
8:20 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Genitourinary Cancer | |
8:35 AM | Bladder / Urothelial Cancer |
9:05 AM | Renal Cell Carcinoma |
9:35 AM | Germ Cell Cancers |
9:55 AM | Prostate Cancer |
| 10:25 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
10:45 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Lung, Other Thoracic, Head & Neck Cancer, Neuro-Oncology | |
11:00 AM | Early-Stage NSCLC |
11:25 AM | Advanced Stage NSCLC With and Without Mutations |
12:10 PM | Small Cell Lung Cancer |
12:30 PM | Other Thoracic Malignancies (Mesothelioma, Thymic, Neuroendocrine) |
| 12:50 PM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
1:10 PM | Adjourn |
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Attendee Networking Reception/Poster Session |
Monday, February 8 | |
5:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
6:00 AM | Optional: Enjoy breakfast during the Industry Sponsored Product Theater – Non-Educational Session |
6:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
Consultative & Classic Hematology | |
7:00 AM | Thrombotic Microangiopathy and PNH |
7:20 AM | Homeostasis and Bleeding Disorders |
7:40 AM | Immune Thrombocytopenia |
8:00 AM | Hemoglobinopathies |
8:20 AM | Nutritional Anemia and Iron Disorder |
8:40 AM | Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
| 9:00 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
9:10 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Myeloid Neoplasms | |
9:20 AM | MPN |
9:45 AM | CML |
10:00 AM | CMML and MDS |
10:25 AM | Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (AA and CCUS/ICUS) |
| 10:45 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
10:55 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
Acute Leukemias | |
11:10 AM | Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
11:40 AM | Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia |
12:10 PM | Cellular Therapy (transplant & CAR-T) for Hematological Disorders Including GVHD |
| 12:35 PM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
12:45 PM | Adjourn |
Tuesday, February 9 | |
5:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
6:00 AM | Optional: Enjoy breakfast during the Industry Sponsored Product Theater – Non-Educational Session |
6:45 AM | Welcome Announcements |
Lymphoid Malignancies | |
7:00 AM | Hodgkin Lymphoma |
7:20 AM | Aggressive B Cell Lymphoma |
7:50 AM | T-Cell Lymphoma |
8:10 AM | CLL |
8:35 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
8:45 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
Lymphoid Malignancies | |
9:00 AM | Follicular Lymphoma |
9:15 AM | Mantle Cell Lymphoma |
9:30 AM | Marginal Cell Lymphoma/PTLD |
9:50 AM | Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia |
10:05 AM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
10:15 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors |
Plasma Cell Disorders | |
10:30 AM | MGUS/Smoldering Myeloma |
10:45 AM | Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma |
11:05 AM | Relapsed / Refractory Multiple Myeloma |
11:25 AM | Cellular Therapy for Hematological Malignancies |
11:50 AM | Amyloidosis |
12:05 PM | Plasma Cell Associated Disorders (POEMS, etc) |
| 12:30 PM | Panel Question and Answer Session |
12:30 PM | Adjourn |
Hotel Reservation
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at a special group rate. To receive the special group rate, make your reservation before the room block is filled or by the expiration date – December 1st, 2026. The reservation link will be included in your registration confirmation email.
Rooms & Rates
Price includes $25.00 USD resort charge per night, but excludes taxes and government charges
- Tapa Collection Resort View 1 King Bed - $324.00
- Tapa Collection Resort View 2 Queen Beds - $324.00
- Tapa Collection Ocean View 1 King Bed - $364.00
- Tapa Collection Ocean View 2 Queen Beds - $364.00
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
Daily Resort Charge includes: WiFi; cultural activities; morning exercise classes; outdoor movies; 20% off catamaran adventure sail & elite beach package; 15% off at Reyn Spooner Shop & Spa retail; 10% off Waikiki Beach activities & services; Waikiki Aquarium offer; photo session.
Luggage assistance will be available upon request when you arrive at the Village with the baggage handling gratuity at your discretion.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Village in February 2027!
Course Director:
Kebede H. Begna, M.D.
Co-Course Directors:
Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D.
Naseema Gangat, M.B.B.S.
Wilson I. Gonsalves, M.D.
Thor R. Halfdanarson, M.D.
Rami Manochakian, M.D.
Sameer A. Parikh, M.B.B.S.
Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 25.75 Attendance
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services. Please see the following information if you are interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring this course:
Sponsorship Prospectus
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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