2023 Critical Care Oncology Symposium

Monday, April 24, 2023, 7:00 AM - Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 4:00 PM, Zuckerman Research Center, 417 East 68th Street, New York, NY

This annual Symposium is designed to provide a general overview of various critical care and oncology topics, including oncologic emergencies, ethical dilemmas, ARDS, and cardiovascular compromise in the critical care setting. This Symposium is intended for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals interested in critical care.

DAY 1, Lectures (in-person or virtual)

The first day will include a series of didactic lectures - available in-person or virtually - with ample time for Q&A after each presentation. At the conclusion of the day, attendees will be able to:

• Describe diagnosis and management of hypoglycemic patients
• Identify common ethical dilemmas when caring for the critically ill patient
• Delineate types of hyponatremia and corresponding treatment algorithms
• Highlight causes of hemodynamic compromise and cardiovascular emergencies in the oncology population

DAY 2, Optional Hands-on Workshops (in-person only)

The second day will include two optional simulation workshops focused on either ultrasonography or respiratory techniques. The day two workshop are available in-person only (no virtual option is available), and an additional fees do apply.

Ultrasound Workshop

 Point-of-care ultrasound is now an indispensable tool for emergency and critical care providers. The ultrasound workshop is aimed at helping providers gain a foundational understanding of point-of-care ultrasound and basic skills to acquire and interpret ultrasound images. This workshop will have portions of didactic, guided image interpretations, and supervised hands-on image acquisition on live models.

By attending the Ultrasound Workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Summarize the indications of point of care ultrasonography;
• Discuss basic principles of vascular, thoracic, and cardiac ultrasonography;
• Practice basic hands-on ultrasound image acquisition skills; and
• Recognize gross ultrasonograpic abnormalities of common pathologies.

Respiratory Workshop*

 Respiratory care is the mainstay of modern critical care medicine. The respiratory workshop is aimed at helping healthcare providers gain knowledge in various ventilator modes and other modalities such as HFNC and non-invasive ventilation.

By attending the Respiratory Workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Describe common modes of ventilation, frequently used ventilator settings, and troubleshooting techniques; and
• Discuss basic principles and strategies to improve ventilation and oxygenation in critically ill patients.

*Please note that AARC contact hours are available for the respiratory workshop only. 

This educational activity is endorsed by The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State. We are pleased to offer a 20% discount for NPA members to attend this program. Please email [email protected] for details.

1. Describe diagnosis and management of hypoglycemic patients
2. Identify common ethical dilemmas when caring for the critically ill patient
3. Delineate types of hyponatremia and corresponding treatment algorithms
4. Highlight causes of hemodynamic compromise and cardiovascular emergencies in the oncology population
5. Recognize the ICU design elements that have evolved over last 4 decades
6. Ultrasound Breakout: Summarize the indications of point of care ultrasonography
7. Ultrasound Breakout: Discuss basic principles of vascular, thoracic, and cardiac ultrasonography
8. Ultrasound Breakout: Practice basic hands-on ultrasound image acquisition skills
9. Ultrasound Breakout: Recognize gross ultrasonograpic abnormalities of common pathologies
10. Respiratory Workshop: Describe common modes of ventilation, frequently used ventilator settings, and troubleshooting techniques
11. Respiratory Workshop: Discuss basic principles and strategies to improve ventilation and oxygenation in critically ill patients

Day 1 Lectures (In-person or Virtual)

• Physicians (MDs, PhDs and DOs), Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Other Healthcare Providers: $295
• Students: $200
• Industry Professionals*: 515
• MSK Employees: Complimentary

Day 2 Optional Breakout Sessions (In-person Only)

• Ultrasound Workshop: $500
• Respiratory Workshop: $150
• MSK Employees: Waitlist Available**

*Industry professionals may attend MSK CME activities for their own education. Marketing, sales, and promotion of products and services is strictly prohibited at MSK CME activities. For more information, please visit our Help page.
**MSK employees interested in attending one of the breakout sessions, must sign up for the waitlist. You will be notified closer to the course date if space becomes available.

Registration Discounts/Promotions

A registration discount is available for MSK Alumni, MSK Cancer Alliance, and The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State members to attend this Symposium. If you are a member of one of these groups, contact [email protected] for details.

Please note that after your payment has been processed, no further promotional discounts or adjustments will be made to your registration.

In-person Registration

Course registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Please contact [email protected] at least one week prior to the course if you have any special dietary requests or require any specific accommodations.

While MSK requests that institutional guests are vaccinated against COVID-19, we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination. Additional details, including our current Health and Safety Protocols, can be accessed on our Visiting Us page. If you are not feeling well or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please refrain from attending an in-person event at MSK and contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

Virtual Registration

The virtual option for this program will be delivered through Zoom. Access details, including a link to Zoom and faculty disclosures, will be sent to virtual registrants via email prior to the start of the Symposium.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your participation in this course, you must email [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the course, and your refund will be subject to a $25 administrative fee if attending virtually or a $100 administrative fee if attending in-person. Cancellations or no-shows within seven (7) days of the course are not eligible for a refund. Please note that if it has been more than 120 days since payment was processed, a W9 form must be submitted in order process your refund and your refund will be issued in the form of a check payment. Refunds are not subject to tax. You may substitute another registrant in your place at any time by contacting [email protected] with the appropriate information.

MSK CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event we must cancel or postpone this course, you will be notified via email from MSK CME ([email protected]). A full refund will be issued for your registration. MSK CME is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees incurred by airline/travel/lodging agencies.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC CNE Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center–Nursing Professional Development / Continuing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

7.08 contact hours will be awarded to participants who attend the program in its entirety and complete a program evaluation. Partial credit not awarded.

AARC Contact Hours (respiratory breakout only)

This course has been approved for 3.65 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course #184643000.

MSK Course Directors 

Melissa Barzola, MS, ACNP-BC, CCRN
Associate Director, Critical Care Center

Tara Buchholz, ACNP-BC
APP Manager, Intensive Care Unit

Leon Chen, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FCCP, FAANP, FCCM
Clinical Program Manager, Research and Simulated Learning
APP, Critical Care Center 

Neil A. Halpern, MD, MCCM, FCCP, FACP
Director, Critical Care Center
Chief, Critical Care Medicine Service
Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy

Ann Landrove, AGACNP-BC, CCRN
APP, Critical Care Center

Christine Marotta, PA-C
APP, Critical Care Center

 

MSK Course Planning Committee 

Leslie V. Clermont, BS, RRT
Respiratory Therapy Manager

Karen Kazanjian, AGACNP-BC
APP, Critical Care Center

Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS
Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy

Katherine Silvey-Lee DNP, AGAC-NP, BSN
APP, Critical Care Center

Robin Szymkiewicz, BBA, BS,  RRT
Education Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy

 

Invited Course Faculty 

Kristin Jang, DO
Assistant Attending
Stonybrook University Hospital

Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM
Yale NewHaven Health: Bridgeport Hospital

Callie Tennyson, DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC, CHSE
Duke University School of Nursing

Scott Tilton, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System

 

MSK Course Faculty 

Emad Alahiri, MD
Assistant Attending 
Critical Care Medicine 

Rachel Johnston, PA-C
APP, Critical Care Center

Nicole Kuhnly, AGACNP-BC
APP, Critical Care Center

Elena Mead, MD
Attending Physican
Critical Care Medicine 

Peter Mead, MD
Attending Physican
Infectious Diseases 

Karin Ruiz, MPH RRT
Respiratory Therapist

Ryan Sieli, MD
Fellow, Critical Care Medicine 

Deborah Stein, ACNP-BC
APP, Critical Care Center

Joanna Yohannes-Tomicich, MS, AGACNP-BC
APP Specialist, Critical Care 

Andrew Zhu, PA-C
APP, Critical Care Center

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Memorial Sloan Kettering gratefully acknowledges the following organizations for providing in-kind support for this live activity:

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