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The Hematology Oncology Updates for Medical Professionals Conference is a multidisciplinary event designed to facilitate collaboration among specialties and discuss the latest advances in oncologic research, genetic testing, and treatment protocols. The goal is to share insights and foster partnerships among hematologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals to improve patient care now and in the future. Topics include benign hematology disorders, key indicators for hematologist referral, advances in bleeding and clotting disorders, managing antithrombotic and antiplatelet therapy perioperatively, managing hematological disorders during pregnancy, impact of alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse on hematological health, navigating cancer screening protocols and guidelines, advances in breast cancer care, malignant hematology, emerging cancer therapies, cancer genetic testing, palliative care, and survivorship. This program is open to all medical professionals and aims to inspire collaboration while advancing evidence-based practices in hematology and oncology care.
Conference Format (Live In-Person)
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants in primary and specialty care settings.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Enhance the collaborative performance of interprofessional hematology/oncology care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Develop and implement effective patient screening approaches across diverse clinical settings
- Mitigate and manage treatment-related adverse events in patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders using evidence-based strategies.es.
- Apply updated treatment protocols and strategies for relevant chronic medical conditions based on the latest clinical guidelines.
- Implement effective communication strategies to improve engagement with patients and their families.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of medical knowledge, employ evidence-based practice, and providing patient/person-centered care. This activity also focuses on the interprofessional competencies of roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the activity is designed to address the following DEI competency: addressing health disparities.
7:00am - 7:25am | Registration |
7:25am - 7:30am | Introduction |
7:30am - 7:50am | Updates on Benign Hematology Disorders Moniba Nazeef, MD |
7:50am - 8:10am | Key Indicators for Hematologist Referral: Interpreting Abnormal CBC Results Moniba Nazeef, MD |
8:10am - 8:30am | Recent Advances in Bleeding and Clotting Disorders John Sheehan, MD |
8:30am - 8:50am | Updates on Managing Antithrombotic and Antiplatelet Therapy Perioperatively John Sheehan, MD |
8:50am - 9:10am | Current Strategies for Managing Hematological Disorders During Pregnancy Moiz Khan, MD |
9:10am - 9:30am | Impact of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substance Abuse on Hematological Health Merat Karbasian-Esfahani, MD |
9:30am - 9:50am | Q&A Panel Discussion |
9:50am - 10:15am | Morning Break |
10:15am - 10:40am | Updates on Navigating Current Cancer Screening Protocols and Guidelines Nameer Mardini, MD |
10:40am - 11:00am | Recent Advances in Breast Cancer Care Mary Novotny, APRN |
11:00am - 11:20am | Latest Updates in Malignant Hematology: Diagnosis and Treatment Moiz Khan, MD |
11:20am - 11:40am | Emerging Cancer Therapies: What Primary Care Needs to Know Merat Karbasian-Esfahani, MD |
11:40am - 12:00pm | Updates on Cancer Genetic Testing: Eligibility and Procedures Sasha Bauer, MS, CGC |
12:00pm - 12:30pm | Q&A Panel Discussion |
12:30pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Break |
1:00pm - 1:20pm | Navigating the Toughest Talks in the AI Era Nameer Mardini, MD, MPH |
1:20pm - 1:40pm | Recent Advances in Palliative Care: The Compassionate Approach in Oncology Harneet Gahley, MD |
1:40pm - 2:00pm | Latest Updates in Pain and Depression Management in Cancer Care Harneet Gahley, MD |
2:00pm - 2:20pm | Streamlining Cancer Survivor Care Velisa Patel, APRN |
2:20pm - 2:40pm | Coping with Stress Through the Cancer Journey: Recent Strategies Nameer Mardini, MD |
2:40pm - 3:00pm | Q&A Panel Discussion |
Valet parking and shuttle service is available
Conference Faculty
Moniba Nazeef, MD, Physician
John Sheehan, MD, Physician
Moiz Khan, MD, Physician
Merat Karbasian-Esfahani, MD, Physician
Nameer Mardini, MD, Physician
Mary Novotny, APRN
Sasha Bauer, CGC
Harneet Gahley, MD, Physician
Velisa Patel, APRN
Conference Planning Committee
Heather Nieves, MHA, Medical Education Coordinator
Kelly Dinsmore, MAH, Director, Business Development
Natalie Wilson, Strategic Programs
Julia Zimmerman, VP, Strategic Programs
Lindsey Camis, Strategic Programs
Kristin Rindt, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate, and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. Detailed disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation? |
Nameer Mardini, MD, MPH Physician – Hematology/Oncology UW Health | Course Director; Faculty | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Heather Nieves, MHA Medical Education Coordinator UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Kelly Dinsmore, MHA Director, Business Development UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Natalie Wilson Director – Oncology Services UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Julia Zimmerman VP, Strategic Programs UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Lindsey Camis Marketing UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Krstin Rindt, PA-C Physician Assistant UW Health | Planning Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Moniba Nazeef, MD Physician – Cardiovascular Disease UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
John Sheehan, MD Physician – Interventional Cardiology UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Moiz Khan, MD Cardiology Nurse Practitioner UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Merat Karbasian-Esfahani, MD Physician - Hematology/Oncology UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Mary Novotny, APRN Breast Health UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Sasha Bauer, CGC Genetics Counselor UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Harneet Gahley, MD Physician - Family Medicine/Palliative Care UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Velisa Patel, APRN Palliative Care UW Health | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
Accreditation Statement | |
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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 Designation StatementsAmerican Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 ANCC contact hours. | |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) | |
 | The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.7 CEUs or 7.0 hours. | |
Available Credit
- 7.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 7.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 7.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration Fees
Early Bird Discount: Use coupon code NIEB25 by February 5, 2025, at checkout to receive $10 off!
Discount will not apply retroactively, even if registration occurred within the early bird window.
NOTE: Fees are the same for both in-person and virtual course options.
$125 - Non-UW Health Professionals
$65 - UW/VA/UnityPoint Health/UW Health Northern Illinois (SwedishAmerican) Faculty & Staff/Fellows
Free - Residents & Students - please contact [email protected] to request the Resident/Student coupon discount.
The registration fee includes cost of tuition, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $50. In-person attendee fees also include a breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Virtual attendee fees also include access to the virtual platform.
Please note, this conference will not be recorded.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 96 hours prior to the conference will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 96 hours prior to the activity start date.
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Questions about Registration
Email [email protected].
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at [email protected]
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Kelly Dinsmore ([email protected])
Required Hardware/software
Virtual attendees: laptop, desktop, or tablet with video streaming capability