Sixth Annual Advances in Hematology and Oncology Fall Symposium

Green Bay , WI US
October 21, 2017

The practice of clinical hematology and oncology has been rapidly changing in recent years. Diseases and conditions that previously were extraordinarily difficult to manage have seen new treatment options emerge that have significantly improved clinical outcomes. The Sixth Annual Advances in Hematology and Oncology Fall Symposium will update participants on symptom management, lymphoma, metastatic lung cancer, ablation procedures and more.

The program is designed to provide practical information on evidence-based practice guidelines and the availability of cancer clinical trials. It is directed at clinicians involved in the treatment of oncology patients including physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners.

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 3.5 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

AGENDA

6:45-7:45AM      Breakfast            

7:50-8:00AM      Introduction | John Burfeind, MD

8:00-8:40 AM     Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS): Bone and Soft Tissue Applications
                         Michael O. Griffin, MD, PhD

8:40-9:20AM      Nagging New Questions in Managing Lymphoma Patients | Timothy Fenske, MD

9:20-9:40AM      Break   

9:40-10:20AM    Breakout Session

  1. Symptom Management: When the Normal Tricks Aren’t Working | John Gully, MD
  2. Meeting the National Standards of Cancer Survivorship and Beyond| Katherine B. Myers, BSN, RN, OCN
  3. Adaptive Therapy | Christopher J. Schultz, MD

10:30-11:10AM  Quest for the Holy Grail: Advances in Metastatic Lung Cancer Management | Smitha Menon, MD      

11:10-12:00PM  Lunch   

12:00-12:40PM  Biomarkers in Genitourinary Malignancies: Two Sides of One Coin? | Susan Slovin, MD, PhD

12:40-12:45PM  Adjournment | John Burfeind, MD

Target Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Registered Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Summarize current evidence-based practice guidelines for topic area presented.
  2. List currently available clinical trials that will benefit patients.
  3. Discuss the most current scientific and clinical research data and apply information to clinical practice. 
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Dan Bullock and Erica Katuszonek
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 805-4600
Email: 
[email protected]
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 3.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
06/09/2017
Course expires: 
10/22/2017
Event starts: 
10/21/2017 - 7:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/21/2017 - 1:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Hyatt on Main, KI Convention Center
333 Main Street
Green Bay , WI 54301
United States

Hyatt on Main and KI Convention Center 
333 Main Street 
Green Bay, WI 54301

A block of rooms have been set-aside for meeting attendees on Friday evening October 21st at the Hyatt on Main (Attached to the KI Center), at a special reate of $142 (single or double occupany). Reservations can be made by phone.

Phone Reservations: (888) 421-1442 Group Name: Medical College of Wisconsin

Complimentary parking is available for overnight Hyatt guests. Event attendees should park in the Washington Commons Main Street Parking Ramp, Attached to the KI Convention Center by a connecting skywalk. 


Guest Speakers
Susan Slovin, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Member
Genitourinary Oncology Service
Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Professor of Medicine
Weill-Cornell Medical College

Speakers

​Timothy Fenske, MD
Section Head, BMT and Hematological Malignancies
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Michael O. Griffin, MD, PhD​
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

​Jonathan Gully, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Smitha Menon, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Katherine B. Myers, BSN, RN, OCN
Supportive Care Clinical Coordinator
Department of Radiology​
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

Christopher J. Schultz, MD, FACR, FASTRO
Professor, Chair
Bernard & Miriam Peck Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

 

Planning Committee 

John Burfeind, MD, Program Director
Jules Blank, MD 
David Groteluschen, MD
Anthony Jaslowski, MD, FACP
Wendy Peltier, MD
J. Douglas Rizzo, MD, MS
James Thomas, MD, PhD
Dan Bullock
Michelle Malicki

All persons in control of content have NO relevant relationships to disclose with the exception of:

John Burfeind, MD - Medical Logic, Inc.

In accordance with the ACCME® standards for Commercial Support # 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of resolution process and resolved.

Available Credit

  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 3.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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