Third Annual Medical College of Wisconsin Advances in Musculoskeletal Oncology
This day-long educational symposium is designed to provide updates on the advancements in treating musculoskeletal oncologic disorders. The intended audience is practicing general and orthopaedic surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, mid-level providers and residents who would like to improve their knowledge and skills in caring for patients with musculoskeletal oncology issues. The symposium will include lectures, expert panel discussions, and case based discussions. Learners will have an opportunity to interact with faculty and ask questions relevant to their own practice and learning.
Target Audience
This symposium is designed to provide updates on the advancements in treating musculoskeletal oncologic disorders to improve knowledge and skills in caring for patients. The intended audience incudes:
- Orthopaedic and General Surgeons
- Radiation Oncologists
- Medical Oncologists
- Radiologists and Interventional Radiologists
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:
- Recognize and understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the care of musculoskeletal oncology patients
- Provide updates on the current clinical practice in musculoskeletal oncology
- Provide updates on clinical trials in musculoskeletal oncology
- Acquire an awareness and understanding of minimally invasive options for patients with metastatic bone disease
- Assess emerging data and technical information regarding changes and progress in the management of major forms of musculoskeletal oncology
- Assess the significance of new musculoskeletal oncology approaches and technologies for the treatment of various patients
- Provide updates on clinical trials in musculoskeletal oncology/novel agents in sarcoma
- Acquire an awareness and understanding of minimally invasive options for patients with metastatic bone disease
Agenda
8:00-9:00 am Registration and breakfast
9:00-9:15 am Welcome and Introduction
Meena Bedi, MD – Medical College of Wisconsin
9:15-9:45 am Management of Sarcomas and Metastasis of the Spine
Brandon Rebholz, MD – Medical College of Wisconsin
9:45-10:45 am Multidisciplinary Management of Desmoid Tumors
William Lea, MD; John Charlson, MD; David King, MD; Meena Bedi, MD – Medical College of Wisconsin
10:45-11:00 am Break
11:00-12:00 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Advancement of Chemotherapy in Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcomas
Vinod Ravi, MD – MD Anderson Cancer Center
Noon–1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-1:30 pm Pediatric Musculoskeletal Oncology
Nathan Schloemer, MD – Medical College of Wisconsin
1:30-2:00 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Surgical Management of Abdominal Sarcomas
Christina L. Roland, MD, MS, FACS – MD Anderson Cancer Center
2:00-2:30 pm Panel
3:00 pm Closing Remarks
3:00-4:00 pm Reception

Meena Bedi, MD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
John Charlson, MD, Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Callisia Clarke, MD, Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
David King, MD, Professor & Chairman, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Lori Hollingsworth-Burds, PA-C, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Julie Waugh, APNP, Hematology & Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Vinod Ravi, MD, Assistant Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology Service, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Christina L. Roland, MD, MS, FACS, Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Meena Bedi, MD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
John Charlson, MD, Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
David King, MD, Professor & Chairman, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
William Lea, MD, Assistant Professor, Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Brandon Rebholz, MD, Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Nathan Schloemner, MD, Instructor, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Hesham Soliman, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
All person in control of content have NO relavant financial relationships to disclose except the following:
Name | Company | Role |
John Charlson, MD | Immune Design, Lilly | Advisory Board/ Clinical Trial |
Vinod Ravi, MD | Up to Date | Author |
Brandon Rebholz, MD | Zimmer/ Biomet | Consultant |
Christina Roland, MD | Bristol Meyers Sqibb | Researcher |
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 4.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 4.75 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.