Geisinger Annual Breast Conference

Danville, PA US
October 23, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. Breast cancer encompasses a complex range of diseases, with ever-changing detection, diagnosis, and management strategies. As our understanding of biology advances and standards of care improves, new questions and challenges arise, making practice-focused education essential. The Geisinger Annual Breast Conference meets this need by uniting multidisciplinary experts: surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, geneticists, pathologists, radiologists, and supportive care specialists to enhance patient care in breast cancer.  

Target Audience

This activity is designed for medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, breast surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.  Other learner groups such as social workers, genetic counselors, medical and nursing students, healthcare administrators, public health professionals and community health workers would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • evaluate current evidence-based strategies in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer, including advancements and imaging, pathology and genomic testing
  • integrate multidisciplinary approaches to breast cancer care that reduce a retreatment and aligned with current best practices to improve patient outcomes
  • demonstrate improved communication and shared decision-making skills to enhance patient engagement and individualized treatment planning across diverse clinical scenarios
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed.  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.  
 
 

    Course summary

    Available credit: 
    • 6.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    06/10/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    10/23/2026 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    10/23/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
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    7:30 AM                     
    Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibitors
     
    8:00 AM                     
    Welcome and Introductions
    Patrick Erwin, MD and Robin Skrine, MD
     
    8:10 AM                     
    De-escalating Care After Percutaneous Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    Ray Rubner, MD
     
    8:40 AM                     
    Handling of Breast Specimens: Gross Examination Considerations
    John Childs, MD, Laura Yeager, PA (ASCP) and Lauren Wilson, PA (ASCP)
     
    9:10 AM                     
    Before and After the Knife: The Surgeon's Role in Reducing Disparities in Breast Cancer Care
    Michelle Jordan, MD
     
    9:40 AM                     
    Presentation Discussion and Q&A
    John Child, MD, Michelle Jordan, MD, and Ray Rubner, MD
     
    10:00 AM                   
    Morning Break / Visit Exhibitors
     
    10:15 AM                   
    Personalizing Breast Radiation Therapy: Matching Treatment to Risk
     Austin Iovoli, MD
     
    10:45 AM                   
    De-escalation of Chemotherapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Evidence, Selection, and Equity
    Jennifer Collins, MD
     
    11:15 AM                   
    Streamlining Genetic Counseling: Models for Equitable Access (Telegenetics, Group Counseling, Point-of-Care)
    Kavitha Kolla-Sharma, MS, CGC
     
    11:45 AM                   
    Presentation Discussion and Q&A
    Jennifer Collins, MD, Austin Iovoli, MD and Kavitha Kolla-Sharma, MS, CGC
     
    12:00 PM                    
    Luncheon will be provided
     
    12:45 PM                    
    The Evolution of Microsurgical Breast Care Over the Past Decade at Geisinger)
    Christian Kaufman, MD
     
    1:15 PM                      
    Managing Menopause in Breast Cancer Previvors and Survivors: The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy
    Katie Shvartman, MD
     
    1:45 PM                      
    Psychosocial Triage: Matching Psychosocial Intensity to Patient Need
    Ashley Perez, PhD
     
    2:15 PM                      
    Presentation Discussion and Q&A
    Christian Kaufman, MD, Ashley Perez, PhD and Katie Shvartman, MD
     
    2:30 PM                      
    Breast Cancer Updates: What Has Changed and What Matters
    Patrick Erwin, MD and Robin Skrine, MD
     
    3:00 PM                      
    Evaluations/Adjournment

     

    *Topics and Speakers are subject to change. 

     

    Pine Barn Inn
    43 Pine Barn Place
    Danville, PA 17821
    United States

    Geisinger Faculty

    Ebonee Carter, MD
    Activity Planner
    Physician, Diagnostic Radiology
     
    John Childs, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Division Chief, Anatomic Pathology Department
     
    Jennifer Collins, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician, Hematology and Medical Oncology
     
    Mona Duncan, MD
    Activity Planner
    Physician, Breast Surgery
     
    Patrick Erwin, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician, General Surgery
     
    Austin Iovoli, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician, Radiation Oncology
     
    Christian Kaufman, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Department Chair, Plastic Surgery
     
    Michelle Jordan, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician, Breast Surgery
     
    Kellee Neyer, RN
    Activity Planner
    Nurse Coordinator, Breast Surgery
     
    Ashley Perez, PhD
    Activity Speaker
    Psychologist, Adult Integrated Care
     
    Ray Rubner, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician, Diagnostic Radiology
     
    Kavitha Kolla-Sharma, MS, CGC
    Activity Speaker
    Genetic Counselor Senior
     
    Katie Shvartman, MD
    Activity Speaker
    Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology
     
    Robin Skrine, MD
    Activity Director and Activity Speaker
    Director, Breast Surgery Danville
     
    Mary Walters, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Physician Assistant, General Surgery
     
    Lauren Wilson, PA (ASCP)
    Activity Speaker
    Pathologists Assistant, Laboratory Anatomic Pathology Department
     
    Laura Yeager, PA (ASCP)
    Activity Speaker
    Pathologists Assistant, Laboratory Anatomic Pathology Department
     

    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
     
     
    *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. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

     

    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 AAPA Category I CME
    • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 6.00 ANCC
    • 6.00 Participation Credit
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