14th Annual Pulmonary Medicine Symposium

Danville, PA US
September 17, 2025
This is a hybrid educational activity. The Geisinger Annual Pulmonary Medicine Symposium is designed to educate healthcare professionals across various medical disciplines, with a primary focus on advancements in pulmonology. The conference emphasizes the latest developments in the field that are applicable to diverse settings of patient-centered care.
 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and respiratory therapists.  Other learner groups such as social workers and care managers would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • identify the current management strategies for the care of patients with COPD, including an understanding of current active initiatives within our institution
  • identify physical examination observations which may be identified important to timely diagnosis and management
  • identify potential global and local health concerns regarding tuberculosis
  • identify potential evidence base for the use of multidisciplinary management for patients with cystic fibrosis
  • identify understanding of the multifaceted approach to patients with rheumatologic conditions and interstitial lung disease
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
Virtual Information
All details pertaining to the links for this activity will be sent once you are registered for the activity. 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    • 6.00 CRCE
    Course opens: 
    05/15/2025
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2025
    Event starts: 
    09/17/2025 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    09/17/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $100.00
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    Schedule

    7:30 AM
    Registration/Continental Breakfast
     
    8:15 AM
    Welcome Remarks and Administrative Instructions/ Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction for Emphysema, Improving Quality of Life of Patients with Severe COPD
    Jason Stankiewicz, MD; Ngoc-Tram Ha, MD and Lynn Bingaman
     
    9:15 AM
    Updated Diagnosis and Management Strategies for COPD
    Paul Simonelli, MD, PhD
     
    10:15 AM
    Short Overview on Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
    Monirul Islam, MD
     
    11:15 AM
    Morning Break
     
    11:30 AM
    The Changing Frontier in Cystic Fibrosis
    Catherine Shoff, MD and Josephine Moyo, MD
     
    12:30 PM
    Lunch
     
    1:00 PM
    The Art of Observation and the Observation of Art
    Salvatore Mangione, MD
     
    2:00 PM
    A Primer in Connective Tissue Disease Related Interstitial Lung Disease
    Yatin Mehta, MD
     
    3:00 PM
    Evaluations/Adjournment
     
    *Topics/speakers are subject to change.
    Henry Hood Center for Health Research
    100 North Academy Avenue
    Danville, PA 17822
    United States

    All visitors to the Geisinger campus, please park in the patient parking lot. A shuttle bus will take you to the Henry Hood Center for Health Research, please notify the driver when boarding the bus of your final destination.

    Travel

    Henry Hood Center for Health Research is located on the Geisinger Campus in Danville, Pennsylvania (Montour County), Exit 224 on Interstate 80. Routes 11 and 54 also intersect in Danville.

    Geisinger Faculty

    Lynn Bingaman, NP
    Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary Medicine
     
    Patrick Malone, RT
    Pulmonary Function Technologist Lead, Pulmonary Medicine
     
    Aastha Mittal, MD
    Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow Physician 
     
    Jason Stankiewicz, MD
    Activity Director
    Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician 
     
    Ngoc-Tram Ha, MD
    Pulmonary Physician
     
    Paul Simonelli, MD, PhD
    Pulmonary Physician
     
    Monirul Islam, MD
    Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician
     
    Catherine Shoff, MD
    Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician
     
    Josephine Moyo, MD
    Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow Physician
     
    Yatin Mehta, MD
    Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician
     

    Guest Faculty

    Salvatore Mangione, MD
    Director, 'Art of Observation' selective of Thomas Jefferson University
     
    Content Disclosure
    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
    Robert Cooney, MD, MSMedEd, FACEP; Daniel Davis, PhD; Dan Dometita, DO, FACP; Sara Gaines, PharmD; Roxanna Larsen, MS, LAT, ATC; Daniel Longyhore, PharmD, MS, EdD; Dean Parry, RPh, and Kelly Ryan Shaw, PsyD
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences 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 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 6 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    This program has been approved for 6 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course #194775000.

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    • 6.00 CRCE

    Price

    Cost:
    $100.00
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    If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 570-271-6692 or email us at [email protected].