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Forward2023 Geisinger Annual Breast Conference
October 27, 2023
Program Description
This is a hybrid Educational Activity.
As the management of breast patients, both benign and malignant, is evolving providers are given the opportunity to have access to current information. We will hear about standards and guidelines as well as current and new treatments. It gives providers who care for breast patients the opportunity to network with other breast care providers from other specialties and facilities.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for system providers involved with breast care including physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners and psychologists. Other learner groups such as residents and fellows would also benefit from this education.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- describe management of late presenting and stage 4 breast cancer a multimodal approach
- identify new techniques in breast surgery and better outcomes with a flat mastectomy
- summarize the concepts of body image, femininity and identity after breast surgery and how breast cancer patients can again be comfortable with intimacy
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
Your attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity on your continuing education transcript.
Virtual Information
All details pertaining to the links for this activity will be sent once you are registered for the activity.
07:30 AM Breakfast
08:30 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Robin Skrine, MD
08:45 AM
Oncoplastics and Flat Mastectomy Closure - New Techniques
Michelle Jordan, DO
09:15 AM
Adjuvant Therapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Alpen Patel, MD
9:45 AM
Radiation Oncology Update
Alfred Christie, MD
10:15 AM
Breast Radiology Update
John Farrell, MD
10:45 AM
Discussion
Robin Skrine, MD
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Body Image, Self-Esteem and Intimacy in Breast Cancer Survivors
Megan McDougall, PhD & Ashley Perez, PhD
12:00 PM
Pathologic Considerations in Neoadjuvant Breast Specimens
John Childs, MD
12:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Management of Patients with Metastatic and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Joseph Blansfield, MD, Bertrand Lopez-Behm, MD & Alyson Evans, Genetic Counselor
1:45 PM
Review of Cancer Genetics Services at Geisinger and Overview and Evolution of Criteria for Germline Testing: Review of Additional and Recent Recommendations from other Professional Societies
Ashley Perez, PsyD
2:30 PM
Evaluations/Adjournment
The Pine Barn Inn
43 Pine Barn Place
Danville 17821
United States
+1 (570) 214-4303
Travel
From Interstate 80 take Continental Boulevard towards Danville. Turn left onto Bloom Street and stay on Bloom, then turn left onto Pine Barn Place. We are adjacent to the Geisinger Medical Center, so you can follow the signs to the hospital to find us.
Activity Director
Robin Skrine, MD
Director, Breast Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger Faculty
Bertrand Behm, MD
Associate, Palliative Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center
Joseph Blansfield, MD
Associate, Surgical Oncology
Geisinger Medical Center
John Childs, MD
Associate, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Geisinger Medical Center
Alfred Christie, MD
Associate, Radiation Oncology
Geisinger Medical Center
Alyson Evans
Genetic Counselor
Geisinger Medical Center
John Farrell, MD
Associate, Diagnostic Radiology
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Michelle Jordan, DO
Associate, Breast Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Megan MacDougall, PhD
Directory, Psychiatry Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center
Alpen Patel, MD
Department Chair, Radiology
Geisinger Medical Center
Ashley Perez, PhD
Associate, Adulty Psychiatry
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 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.
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Credit Designation
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this live activity for 5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 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 5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this activity for 5 CE Credits for psychologists.
Disclosure Policy
Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 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).
Available Credit
- 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 ANCC
- 5.00 Approved for APA Credit
- 5.00 Participation Credit