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IMPACT: Integration of Multidisciplinary Practice in APP-Driven Cancer Treatment
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
- Identify current evidence-based practice guidelines for the topic areas presented.
- Describe the role of APPs and models of team-based care within the context of cancer screening, pain management, and toxicity management.
- Implement a patient-centered approach within a broad range of cancer topics to increase their competency, safety, and quality in cancer-based specialty care.
- Participate in skills labs to increase competency in specific areas, including GOC/difficult conversations, oncology rehab therapy support, conflict management, and radiology review/interpretation.
Pre-Conference Workshop/Skills Day – June 12, 2026
Track 1: Skills Day, from 12 – 5pm (round-robin style)
12:00 - 12:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:15 - 1:15 PM: Oncology-Rehabilitation
Speakers: Aly Friede, PT, DPT, Ann Graber, MS-CCC/SLP, Lindsey Severino, OT, Kristin Wichert, MS, CCC-SLP, Gina Zader, OTR, CHT, Caroline Ziegler, MS, SLP, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
1:15 - 1:30 PM: Break
1:30 - 2:30 PM: Opioid Management & Titration
Speaker: Jordan Bauman, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Navigating Difficult Conversations/Goals of Care
Speaker: Melissa Gorman, PA-C, Medical College of Wisconsin
3:30 - 3:45 PM: Break
3:45 - 4:45 PM: Radiology Skills Workshop
Speaker: Stephanie Vincent-Sheldon, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
4:45 - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks
Track 2: Wellness Day, from 12 – 5p
12:00 - 12:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:15 - 1:15 PM: Trauma-Informed Care
Speaker: Lyndsey Wallace, PsyD, ABPP, Medical College of Wisconsin
1:15 - 1:35 PM: Mindfulness/Meditation Lecture
Speaker: Karen Hohlweck, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
1:35 - 1:50 PM: Break
1:50 - 2:50 PM: Giving and Receiving Feedback in the Healthcare Professional Setting
Speaker: Nate Filzen, Learning and Development Supervisor, HR, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:50 - 3:10 PM: Mindfulness/Meditation Exercise #1
Speaker: Karen Hohlweck, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
3:10 - 3:25 PM: Break
3:25 - 4:25 PM: Healthcare Provider Burnout
Speaker: Mackenzie Goertz, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin
4:25 - 4:45 PM: Mindfulness/Meditation Exercise #2
Speaker: Karen Hohlweck, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
4:45 - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks
Lecture Day – June 13, 2026
Morning Session
7:00 - 7:50 AM: Breakfast/Registration
8:00 - 8:15 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:15 - 8:55 AM: Acute Management of Immunotherapy Toxicities
Speaker: Jonathan Thompson, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
9:00 - 9:40 AM: Radiation Side-Effect Management
Speaker: Kimberly Roller-Voigt, PA-C, Medical College of Wisconsin
9:40 - 9:55 AM: Break
9:55 - 10:35 AM: Breakout Sessions:
Oncology Patient Survivorship
Speaker: John Charlson, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Procedural Pain Management in Oncology Patients
Speaker: Bryan Parkinson, PA-C & Anne Wick, APNP
10:40 - 11:20 AM: Emerging Cancer Therapies and Long-Term Patient Management (CAR-T, BiTE, TIL)
Speaker: Parameswaran Hari, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
11:30 - 12:30 PM: Keynote Presentation: We The Patients
Speaker: Matthew Zachary, Stupid Cancer
Lunch Break
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
Afternoon Session
1:30 - 2:10 PM: 24-Hour Cancer Care Clinic & Oncology Patient Triage
Speaker: Carmen Noller, PA-C & Valarie Ehrlich, PA-C, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:15 - 2:55 PM: Genetics in Cancer Care
Speaker: Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, UW-Health
2:55 - 3:10 PM: Break
3:10 - 3:50 PM: Breakout Sessions:
Oncologic-Dermatology Toxicity Management
Speaker: Kassandra Holzem, MD
Updates in Cancer Screening
Speaker: Ann Maguire, MD, MPH, FACP
3:55 - 4:35 PM: APP Panel Discussion - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
Moderator: Anai Kothari, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
APP Panel Members: Leah Ebben, PA-C, Amanda Fritz, Kristen Zutavern, PA-C, **
4:40 - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks
The Trade Hotel Milwaukee sits in the heart of the buzzing Deer District, steps from Fiserv Forum and surrounded by some of the city’s best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. It’s a stylish, modern hotel in a walkable area packed with energy — perfect for catching a game, exploring nearby bars and restaurants, or strolling toward the riverfront and Historic Third Ward. A great spot if you want to be right where the action is.
A block of rooms has been reserved for the evening of Friday June 12, 2026 and Saturday, June 13, 2026 at a special rate (single or double occupancy). The special room rate will be available until the group block is sold out:
- Room reservation deadline for conference rate: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- BOOK NOW: Reservation-Link
- Re keyword: MCW Conference
- Aly Friede, PT, DPT
- Ann Graber, MS-CCC/SLP
- Lindsey Severino, OT
- Kristin Wichert, MS, CCC-SLP
- Gina Zader, OTR, CHT
- Caroline Ziegler, MS, SLP
- Jordan Bauman, MD
- Melissa Gorman, PA-C
- Stephanie Vincent-Sheldon, MD
- Nate Filzen
- Mackenzie Goertz, PhD
- Lyndsey Wallace, PsyD, ABPP
- Karen Hohlweck
- Johnathan Thompson, MD
- Anai Kothari, MD, MS
- Matthew Zachary
- Carmen Noller, PA-C
- Valarie Ehrlich, PA-C
- Ann Maguire, MD, MPH, FACP
- Kristine Broge-Reynen, MS, APNP, ANP-BC
- Sailaja Kamaraju, MD
- Jennifer Walters, PA-C
- Maressa Sweeney, PA-C
- Cole McCoy, RPH
- Lisa Samanas, RPH
- Sarah Davis, RN
- Melissa Morgan, OT
- Mara Serwe, OT
The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed:
Name | Company | Role |
Kimberly Roller-Voigt, PA-C | Seagen | Speaker |
Jennifer M. Weiss, MD, MS | Exact Sciences | Researcher |
Kassandra Holzem, MD | VisualDx | Consultant |
Parameswaran Hari, MD | Obsidian Therapeutics | Stock (privately held) |
John A Charlson, MD | Ipsen Deciphera Adaptimmune | Advisory Committee Speaker Consultant |
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 11.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 6/12/2026 to 6/13/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2014648.
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 150930. This program has been approved for 11.00 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 2.25 hours of pharmacology).
Available Credit
- 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 11.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
- 2.25 NP PharmacologyNP Pharmacology credit.
- 11.00 NP Contact Hours
- 11.00 PAPA credit.
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Vendor Registration closes June 13, 2026
All refunds have a $25.00 refund processing fee on top of the non-refundable $225.00 processing fee.
The inaugural IMPACT conference is a two-day event focused on empowering APPs in hematology & oncology by sharing expertise, educating across practice settings, and elevating patient care. Pre-conference includes a skills/wellness day, and a networking event followed by the full-day conference addressing current topics in cancer care.
If you have any questions about exhibitor opportunities, booth options, or sponsorship packages, please contact us we’re happy to help.
Price
Event | Registration Period | Students | Attendees | |
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| Workshop/Skills & Wellness - June 12, 2026 | Early Bird (Registration opening → March 13, 2026) | $25 | $100 | |
Full Price (After March 13, 2026) | $25 | $150 | ||
All-Day Conference June 13, 2026 | Early Bird (Registration opening → March 13, 2026) | $50 | $250 | |
Full Price (After March 13, 2026) | $75 | $300 | ||
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Networking Event – Friday, June 12, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us at The Trade Hotel for a casual, complimentary social event following the conclusion of the pre-conference skills and workshop sessions. Everyone is welcome to register! Connect with fellow participants, and speakers while enjoying light appetizers and beverages. Let's kick off the conference and start building valuable connections!
REGISTRATION:
Register at ocpe.mcw.edu. If you don’t have an account, click “Create New Visitor Account” in the lower right corner. Once your account is created, select the IMPACT course under “Featured Courses,” register, and follow the prompts.
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