34th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Reviews 2025
Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors: Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D., Rami Manochakian, M.D., and Swapna M. Kochuveettil, APRN, D.N.P.
July 31 - August 2, 2025 - The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island - Amelia Island, Florida
Mayo Clinic's 34th Annual Hematology/Oncology Reviews 2025 in Amelia Island, Florida is a comprehensive review of hematology/oncology that focuses on the application of new clinical and research advancements and developments over the preceding year. The most important clinical management questions in hematology/oncology are addressed in highly interactive sessions. Attendees leave with up-to-date, practical information that has immediate clinical application. Attendees are encouraged to bring portable computer devices to view the syllabus on the course website. It is highly recommended attendees download the syllabus from the website prior to the course. Join us at this continuing medical education (CME) conference!
Target Audience
This course is designed for practicing hematologists, medical oncologists, scientists, researchers, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and clinical research associates.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- List new practice-changing developments in hematology and medical oncology in 2024-2025
- Describe the results of the latest practice changing clinical trials in hematology/oncology
- Describe the most important management issues in hematology/oncology
- Identify benefits and risks of new hematology/oncology treatments (drugs and combinations) approved by the FDA
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Program
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
7:50 | Welcome and Review of Course with Pre-Test Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D. (MCF) and Rami Manochakian, M.D. (MCF) |
Session: Non-Malignant Hematology Moderator: Ewa Wysokinska, M.D. (MCF) | |
8:20 | Update on Management of Thrombosis Leslie Padrnos, M.D. (MCA) |
8:40 | Update on Management of thrombotic microangiopathy Meera Sridharan M.D, Ph.D (MCR) |
9:00 | Update on new drugs in classical hematology Marwan Shaikh, M.D. (MCF) |
9:20 | Q&A |
9:45 | Break |
Session: CLL & Multiple Myeloma Moderator: Asher Chanan-Khan, M.B.B.S., M.D. (MCF) | |
10:05 | Update on Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Ricardo Parrondo, M.D. (MCF) |
10:25 | Update on Management of Multiple Myeloma Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D. (MCF) |
10:45 | Q&A |
11:05 | Break |
Session: Acute Leukemias Moderator: James Foran, M.D. (MCF) | |
11:25 | Update on Management of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Razan Mohty, M.D. (University of Alabama) |
11:45 | Update on Management of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) James Foran, M.D. (MCF) |
12:05 | Q&A |
12:25 | Lunch: Elective Session for Extended Q&A with Morning Speakers |
Session: Chronic Myeloid Disorders (CMPN and MDS) Moderator: James Foran, M.D. (MCF) | |
1:25 | Update on Management of Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (CMPN) Candido Rivera, M.D. (MCF) |
1:45 | Update on Management of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Lindsay Rein, M.D. (Duke) |
2:05 | Update on Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Hemant Murthy, M.D. (MCF) |
2:25 | Q&A |
2:50 | Break |
Session: Lymphomas Moderator: Thomas Habermann, M.D. (MCR) | |
3:10 | Update on Management of CD30+ Lymphomas (T cell and Hodgkin) Madiha Iqbal, M.D. (MCF) |
3:30 | Update on Management of Low-grade Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Carrie Thompson, M.D (MCR) |
3:50 | Update on Management of Aggressive Lymphomas Muhamad Alhaj Moustafa, M.D. (MCF) |
4:10 | Q&A |
4:35 | Break |
Continuing Thursday, July 31, 2025 | |
Session: Case-Based Discussion on optimizing management of patients with hematologic malignancies (collaboration between community and academic centers) Lucio Gordan. M.D. (Florida Cancer Specialists), Ernesto Ayala, M.D. (MCF), Mohamed Kharfan Dabaja, M.D., M.B.A. (MCF) | |
4:40 | Case-Based Discussion |
5:30 | Adjourn |
Friday, August 1, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
7:50 | Day 2 Welcome and Pre-Test |
Session: GU Oncology Moderator: Winston Tan, M.D. (MCF) | |
8:10 | Update on Management of Bladder Cancer Adam Kase, M.D (MCF) |
8:30 | Update on Management of Renal Cell Cancer Maria Carlo, M.D. (MSK) |
8:50 | Update on Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Winston Tan, M.D. (MCF) |
9:10 | Q&A |
9:35 | Break |
Session: Head & Neck Cancers, and Melanoma Moderator: Rami Manochakian, M.D (MCF) | |
9:55 | Update on Management of Head & Neck Cancers Yujie Zhao, M.D., Ph.D. (MCF) |
10:15 | Update on Management of Melanoma Roxana Dronca, M.D. (MCF) |
10:35 | Q&A |
10:55 | Break |
Session: GYN Oncology and Sarcoma Moderator: Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D. (MCF) | |
11:15 | Update on Management of Gynecologic Oncology Cancers Stephanie Gaillard, M.D. (John Hopkins) |
11:35 | Update on Management of Sarcoma Neeta Somaiah, M.D (MD Anderson) |
11:55 | Q&A |
12:15 | Lunch: Elective Session for Extended Q&A with Morning Speakers |
Session: GI Oncology Moderator: Jeremy Jones, M.D. (MCF) | |
1:15 | Update on Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Christina Wu, M.D. (MCA) |
1:35 | Update on Management of Potentially Resectable Rectal Cancer Jeremy Jones, M.D. (MCF) |
1:55 | Update on Management of Gastroesophageal Cancers Mustafa Tehfe, M.D (University of Montreal) |
2:15 | Q&A |
Continuing Friday, August 1, 2025 | |
2:40 p.m. | Break |
3:00 | Update on Management of Pancreas Cancer Hani Babiker, M.D. (MCF) |
3:20 | Update on Management of Hepatobiliary Cancers Umair Majeed, M.B.B.S, M.D. (MCF) |
3:40 | Update on Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors Jason Starr, D.O. (MCF) |
4:00 | Q&A |
4:25 | Adjourn |
6:00 – 8:00 | Fellows Research Posters Viewing/Discussion & Welcome Reception |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
7:50 | Day 3 Welcome |
Session: Lung Cancer Moderator: Rami Manochakian, M.D. (MCF) | |
8:00 | Update on Management of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer without Targetable Mutations Vamshi Velcheti (MCF) |
8:20 | Update on Management of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Targetable Mutations Natasha Leighl, M.D. (Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University of Toronto) |
8:40 | Q&A |
9:00 | Update on Management of Early-Stage NSCLC Shenduo Li, M.D, Ph.D (MCF) |
9:20 | Update on Management of Small Cell Lung Cancer Yanyan Lou, M.D., Ph.D (MCF) |
9:40 | Q&A |
10:00 | Break |
Special Session: Case-Based Discussion & Controversy Lung Cancer Panel Speakers | |
10:15 | Case-Based Discussion & Q&A |
11:05 | Break |
Session: Breast Cancers Moderator: Pooja Advani, M.B.B.S., M.D. (MCF) | |
11:15 | Update on Management of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Erika Hamilton, M.D. (Sarah Cannon) |
11:35 | Update on Management of Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Sarah Chumsri, M.D (MCF) |
11:55 | Update on Management of Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer Pooja Advani, M.B.B.S., M.D. (MCF) |
12:15 | Q&A |
12:40 | Adjourn (Lunch Provided) |
Location

Reservations on the contracted hotel block are available to faculty, enrolled attendees and confirmed exhibitors for the in-person general session only. Due to limited availability, only one room can be reserved per attendee/exhibitor at this time. You will receive the booking link via email within 30 minutes of enrolling. Please be sure to check your spam folder if not received in your inbox.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is offering coastal view hotel rooms for attendees beginning at the group rate of $359 per night plus applicable taxes and resort fees. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made online via a provided link. The hotel is not accepting reservations over the phone. Reservations must be made by July 8, 2025 or before the room block is filled, whichever comes first. There is limited guest room availability at the special rate; early reservations are based on availability. The standard hotel reservations cancellation policy will apply to all reservations. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations. Guests receive complimentary in-room internet service. Rooms are limited so we encourage early booking. All parking at the resort is provided by valet service. Overnight valet parking at the resort is $25 per night. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is located 45 minutes from The Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island.
Listed below are additional hotel options. Please note, we do not have a group rate at any of these hotels:
Omni Amelia Island Resort
39 Beach Lagoon Rd,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
888-261-6161
Residence Inn Amelia Island
2301 Sadler Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-277-2440
Hampton Inn Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach
2549 Sadler Rd,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-321-1111
Home2 Suites by Hilton - Fernandina Beach
2246 Sadler Rd,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-679-6777
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations.
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation
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 Statement(s)
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 20.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses 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
- 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.25 ANCC
- 20.25 Attendance
Exhibitors
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The 34th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Reviews 2025 course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please click on the link above.
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