Mayo Clinic's 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses 2026

Hilton Head Island, SC US
April 9, 2026 to April 11, 2026

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

April 9 - 11, 2026 - Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Course Directors: Winston Tan, M.D., Yanyan Lou, M.D., Ph.D., Nicole A. Gannon, P.A.-C., Ashton W. Boyle, P.A.-C. and Katelyn E. Keller, MPAS, P.A.-C.

Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NPs, PAs, and Nurses – 2026 is designed to meet the evolving educational needs of advanced practice providers and nurses who care for patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
Through a dynamic, case-based format, this symposium will address real-world challenges faced in daily clinical practice. Attendees will gain practical insights into the diagnosis, management, and supportive care of patients with a wide range of cancers. The course will emphasize clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and up-to-date treatment strategies to enhance the delivery of high-quality oncology care.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Overview: As part of the 9th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NPs, PAs, and Nurses 2026 the Fellows Research Poster Presentation session for presentation of original research dedicated to the fields of Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine will be held at the meeting on April 9-11, 2026. Submitted abstracts may include ongoing clinical trials in Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine, outcome studies, quality improvement or practice innovations, and interesting or challenging case reports. Posters will be peer-reviewed. At least one of the authors must attend the conference. Residents, Fellows, NPs, or PAs with an accepted poster will receive a partial scholarship to attend the course. Nurses with an accepted poster will receive a scholarship to cover full registration fees to attend the course.

Abstract Eligibility: For the Fellows Poster Presentations, all abstracts will be reviewed based on their merit by a peer-reviewed process.

SUBMIT ABSTRACT HERE 

Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026.

Notification of Results: All primary authors will be notified Friday, March 27, 2026, if the Course Directors have any recommendations or feedback to consider during e-poster creation.
Inquiries: For further information, contact steele.karen@mayo.edu

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Registration Fee(s) - Live and Livestream
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$400
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$350

 

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents/fellows, and pharmacists in the fields of hematology/oncology and internal medicine.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Differentiate between immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • Select appropriate treatment modalities based on cancer type and disease stage.
  • Apply updated evidence-based strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of common hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
  • Assess patient eligibility and indications for bone marrow transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
  • Incorporate principles of palliative and supportive care into comprehensive cancer treatment plans to improve symptom management and quality of life.
  • Identify common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.
  • Manage common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.
  • Enhance interdisciplinary communication and care coordination through case-based discussions and collaborative learning.


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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.00 AAPA Category 1
  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 14.00 ANCC
  • 14.00 Attendance
Event starts: 
04/09/2026 - 11:30am
Event ends: 
04/11/2026 - 12:40pm

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Mayo Clinic 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NP's, PA's and Nurses 2026

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

April 9 - 11, 2026

Eastern Time Zone

Day 1

Thursday, April 9, 2026

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

Registration Opens/Exhibits

12:00 PM

12:15 PM

Welcome/Introduction/Pre-Test
Moderator: Ashton Boyle, PA-C

12:15 PM

12:45 PM

Do we matter in Cancer Care? - The financial, social, and emotional impacts of APPs
Stephanie Gebhardt, ARNP

12:45 PM

1:15 PM

Practical Hematology for the oncology provider
Micah Weber, PA-C

1:15 PM

1:45 PM

Liver transplant as an option for metastatic colon cancer
Samantha Inabinett, APRN

1:45 PM

2:15 PM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

2:15 PM

2:45 PM

Exhibits and Break

2:45 PM

3:15 PM

Unusual plasma cell malignancies
Taimur Sher, MBBS, MD

3:15 PM

3:45 PM

Unexplained thrombosis in young adults
Jordan Davis, PA-C

3:45 PM

4:15 PM

Long-Term Impacts of T-Cell Engaging Therapies: Case Insights and Clinical Considerations
Megan Melody, MD, Tampa General Hospital

4:15 PM

4:45 PM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

4:45 PM

4:45 PM

Adjourn

4:45 PM

6:00 PM

Welcome Reception & Abstract Session
Winston Tan, MD

   

Day 2

Friday, April 10, 2026

7:00 AM

7:55 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM

8:00 AM

Introduction
Moderator: Nicole Gannon, PA-C

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

When Cytopenias Aren't Just Chemo-Related - Delayed Marrow Recovery vs MDS vs Graft Failure vs viral infections
Katelyn Keller, PA-C

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Myeloid Disorders
TBD

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

A new Era in Myeloma: Case-Based Perspectives on Bispecific Antibodies
Andre J. Fernandez, MPAS, P.A.-C. and Caitie J. Flott, APRN, M.S.N.

9:30 AM

9:45 AM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

9:45 AM

10:15 AM

Break/Exhibits

10:15 AM

10:45 AM

Novel therapeutics in cutaneous oncology
Lindsey Noland, PA-C

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

Immunotherapy toxicities
Emily Kelbert, PA-C

11:15 AM

11:45 AM

Interesting neuroendocrine tumor cases
Rachel Eiring, PA-C

11:45 AM

12:00 PM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch/Exhibits

1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Lymphoma Talk
TBD

1:30 PM

2:00 PM

Safe Transitions: Complex Discharge Planning for CART/BMT patients - Multidisciplinary approach, Red Flags, and Caregiver Education
Erin Taylor, RN and Nicole Gannon, PA-C

2:00 PM

2:30 PM

Acute toxicity management in cancer patients - outpatient and inpatient cases
Alex Fein, PA-C and Ashley Westberry, APRN

2:30 PM

2:45 PM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

2:45 PM

2:45 PM

Adjourn

   

Day 3

Saturday, April 11, 2026

7:00 AM

7:55 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM

8:00 AM

Introduction
Moderator: Katie Keller, PA-C

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

Critical Cancer Communication
Kate McLaughlin, APRN

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Managing Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy: Insights from Clinical Cases
Alyssa McPherson, APRN

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

Cancer Pain Management
Chimere Bruning, PA-C

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

10:00 AM

10:30 AM

Break/Exhibits

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Oral Chemotherapy Talk
TBD

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

Inpatient Oncology
Jeremy  Jones, MD

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

Lessons Learned: My Perspectives as an APP in Hem Onc
Nicole Gannon, PA-C

12:00 PM

12:30 PM

Q&A Panel
All Presenting Faculty

12:30 PM

12:40 PM

Closing Remarks/Post Test

12:40 PM

12:40 PM

Adjourn

Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island
One Hotel Circle
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
United States

Lodging
There is a limited room block at the Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island with a discounted rate of $289/night + taxes and fees. Please call 1-800-HILTONS and identify that you are with the Mayo Clinic 2026 course or use the Booking Link to book your room. Attendees must book reservations within the group block by March 14, 2026, or before the room block sells out. Guests receive special discounted Resort Fee of 17.50 and complimentary Self-Parking.

Travel
Two airports are near the resort:
Hilton Head Airport - 6 miles 
Savannah International Airport - 41 miles

Please note, all travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

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.

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 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians 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 Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 14.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.00 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.

DayCredit(s)
Thursday4.25
Friday5.75
Saturday4.00

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Available Credit

  • 14.00 AAPA Category 1
  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 14.00 ANCC
  • 14.00 Attendance
 
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M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$400
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$350

 

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