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Forward8th Annual Hematology & Oncology for NPs & PAs 2024
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors:
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| Rachel A. Eiring, P.A.-C. | Jennie M. Goble, P.A.-C., M.S. | Emily A. Isaacson, APRN, C.N.P. | Amber B. Koehler, P.A.-C. | Anna J. Schwecke, APRN, C.N.P., M.S. |
August 16 - 18, 2024 - Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area Hotel - Rochester, Minnesota
This highly rated conference provides NPs and PAs, from novice to seasoned, with cutting-edge information on caring for oncology and hematology patients with built-in networking opportunities and the chance to learn from and with your peers. Come learn about the active roles that advanced practice providers are playing in these constantly evolving fields!
This year’s conference has a variety of great speakers to go in depth on updates in hematology and oncology practice including special talks on advancing equity in cancer clinical trials, mental health in cancer patients, and an NP/PA professional development panel. In addition to bread-and-butter hematology and oncology topics such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and more, the conference also features palliative care and infectious disease topics.
This course provides benefit to all care team members including NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.
Limited Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be provided to selected active students/learners who are currently enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Fellowship training program. This scholarship is intended for learners.
As of August 1, 2024, scholarship applications are no longer accepted, as all scholarship spots have been filled.
Registration Fees - Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) | |
| M.D., Ph.D. and D.O. | $550.00 |
Nurses, NP, PA, Retiree and Allied Health | $450.00 |
Mayo Clinic Staff | $335.00 |
| Scholarship for Active NP and PA Students and AP Fellows | $100.00 |
Target Audience
This conference is designed for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, nurses, and other allied health professionals with an interest in hematology and oncology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- List strategies to consider to increase equity in cancer clinical trial research.
- Describe lifestyle modifications that may be beneficial in patients with cancer.
- Outline a general approach to evaluation of cytopenias in patients with cancer.
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.
PHARMACOLOGY CONTENT is indicated with a *
Select presentations will contain pharmacology content as noted in the program. Identified presentations represent approximately 10.75 hours of pharmacology content.
Friday, August 16, 2024 Central Daylight Time | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits |
7:50 a.m. | Welcome and Pre-Test |
GENERAL SESSION 1 | |
8:00 a.m. | Keynote: Advancing Equity in Cancer Clinical Trials Lionel A. Kankeu Fonkoua, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | Integrative Oncology: A Patient-Centered, Evidence Informed Approach Heather N. Montane, P.A.-C., M.S. and Lisa L. Ellsworth, P.A.-C. |
9:50 am. | Mental Health in Cancer Patients Amy M. Allen, L.I.C.S.W., M.S.W. |
10:25 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 2 | |
10:50 a.m.* | Updates in Lymphoma Emily Brigham APRN, CNP and Cecilia Merrigan APRN, CNP |
11:25 a.m. | What’s that Spot? – Pulmonary Nodule Workup Bobby Anderson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 3 | |
1:00 p.m. * | Case Based Review of Brain Cancer Treatment Samantha Caron, P.A.-C. |
1:35 p.m. | Surgical Considerations for Gynecologic Malignancies Randina R. Harvey-Springer, APRN, C.N.P., M.S. |
2:10 p.m. *
| Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer Dan S. Childs, M.D. |
3:00 p.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 4 | |
3:25 p.m. *
| Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy Rowena Schwartz, PharmD, University of Cincinnati |
4:10 p.m. | Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment Considerations and Utilization in the Oncology Patient M. Hassan Murad, M.D. |
4:45 p.m. | Announcements |
4:50 p.m. | Day Adjourns |
Saturday, August 17, 2024 Central Daylight Time | |
GENERAL SESSION 5 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:30 a.m. *
| Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific vs CAR-T Yi Lin, M.D., Ph.D. and Prashant Kapoor, M.D. |
8:35 a.m. *
| Management of Metastatic Colon Cancer Samantha Inabinett, MSN, APRN-BC |
9:10 a.m. | Panel: AP Professional Development Opportunities in Heme/Onc Rachel Bailen, PharmD, Rachel Eiring, P.A.-C., Justine S. Herndon, P.A.-C., M.S., and Amber Koehler, P.A.-C. |
9:55 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 6 | |
10:20 a.m. *
| Breast Cancer - Alphabet Soup, Using NGS to Guide Treatment Decisions Jamie L. Carroll, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. |
11:10 a.m. *
| Lung Cancer Management Kaushal Parikh, MBBS |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 7 | |
1:00 p.m. *
| Current & Emerging Therapies for AML Devon Gilbert, P.A.-C. |
1:35 p.m. *
| Myelodysplastic Syndrome Christina Chin, P.A.-C. |
2:10 p.m. *
| Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: the Standard, the New, and the Art Antoine N. Saliba, M.D. |
2:45 p.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 8 | |
3:05 p.m. | Modern Interventional Oncology for the Hematology/Oncology Patient: How Percutaneous Ablation Can Help Mary Thoma, P.A.-C. and Brian Welch, M.D. |
3:40 p.m. * | Pain, Gain, and Goals: Palliative Approaches to Complex Challenges in the Hem/Onc Patient Emily A. Olson, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. |
4:15 p.m. * | High Yield ID in the Heme/Onc Population Susan Schram, P.A.-C., St. Luke's Cancer Institute |
5:00 p.m. | Day Adjourns |
5:00 p.m. | Wine & Cheese Networking Reception |
Sunday, August 18, 2024 Central Daylight Time | |
GENERAL SESSION 9 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibits |
8:00 a.m.* | Updates in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Amber Koehler, P.A.-C. |
8:50 a.m. * | Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity and Management Casey A. Fazer-Posorske, P.A.-C. |
9:35 a.m. | Whole-Hearted Living: Caring for Self While Caring for Others Amber Koehler, P.A.-C. |
10:10 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
GENERAL SESSION 10 | |
10:30 a.m. | Radiology 101: An Introduction to CT Chest for the Oncology APP Anna Schwecke, APRN, CNP |
11:15 a.m. | Radiology 101: An Introduction to CT Abdomen and Pelvis for the Oncology APP Rachel A. Eiring, P.A.-C |
12:00 p.m. | Course Wrap-Up and Post-Test Rachel A. Eiring, P.A.-C., Jennie M. Goble, DMSc, P.A.-C., Emily A Isaacson, APRN, C.N.P, Amber B. Koehler, P.A.-C., Anna J. Schwecke, APRN, C.N.P. |
12:10 p.m. | Course Adjourns |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
Rochester, Minnesota is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by a modern international airport with multiple flights daily via American, Sun Country, and Delta Airlines. Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 8.6 miles from the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area.
Note to travelers: several cities in the United States are named Rochester. When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged.
Flying through the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is another option. The following shuttle services offer multiple trips daily. Travel time is approximately 75 minutes.
Groome Transportation
507-280-9270
Rochester Shuttle Service
507-216-6354
PARKING
Parking is available in hotel and city ramps. The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee; parking will not be validated.
You may wish to visit the Experience Rochester website for additional travel information, accommodation options, and area information.
Course Directors
Rachel A. Eiring, P.A.-C.
Jennie M. Goble, P.A.-C., M.S.
Emily A. Isaacson, APRN, C.N.P.
Amber B. Koehler, P.A.-C.
Anna J. Schwecke, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.
Mayo Clinic Faculty
Please see the program schedule for faculty listing.
Guest Faculty
Susan Schram, PA-C, St. Luke's Cancer Institute
Rowena Schwartz, PharmD, University of Cincinnati
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 18.50 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 18.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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.
| Day | Credit |
|---|---|
| Friday | 7.00 |
| Saturday | 7.75 |
| Sunday | 3.75 |
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
- 18.50 AAPA Category 1
- 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.50 ANCC
- 18.50 Attendance
Exhibit opportunities are no longer available. Please contact Kalene Collins at collins.kalene@mayo.edu if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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