Geriatric Oncology for the Advanced Practice Provider: Impacting Care Across the Globe

Aging is a risk factor for the development of cancer. As the United States population ages, the need for clinicians skilled in the care of older adults with cancer will increase. Research however suggests that common geriatric syndromes and many psychosocial needs of older adult oncology patients are often unintentionally overlooked or under-addressed.

This one-day evidence-based virtual program is designed to optimize the care of older adult oncology patients by advancing the knowledge and expertise of advanced practice providers. A general overview of key geriatric oncology topics will be provided including: the use of the comprehensive geriatric assessment; communication strategies in the assessment of older adults; and assessment of fitness versus frailty, resilience, and risk stratification prior to cancer-directed therapies.

Additionally, the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cognitive impairment will be addressed, including the role of neuropsychiatric testing, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychopharmacology interventions. Participants will be introduced to geriatric collaborative programs in the context of breast medicine and bone marrow transplantation, and the intersection of geriatric medicine and palliative care will be discussed. Comprehensive geriatric care will be highlighted in academic, community-based, and international settings. Content proficiency will be assessed with pre and post-conference evaluations.

Keynote Presenter

We’re excited to announce our keynote presenter this year is Martine Puts, RN, PhD, an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto. Dr. Puts has contributed extensively to the field of geriatric medicine academically and clinically as a Research Chair in the Care of Frail Older Adults in Canada. Dr. Puts will share her insights and geriatrics expertise in an exciting keynote address at this year's program.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for advanced practice providers, registered nurses, CRNAs, physicians (residents, fellows, and attending physicians), respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals in medicine and surgery who provide care for the older adult.

1. Define the concepts of frailty and resilience in the older adult
2. Demonstrate understanding in the comprehensive management (identification, diagnosis, and treatment) of cognitive dysfunction in the older adult with cancer
3. Utilize effective communication strategies in the assessment of older adult patients
4. Recognize the value of collaborative care in the care of older adults
5. Gain perspective from local and international standpoints on geriatric oncology care

Registration Fees

• Physicians (MDs, PhDs, and DOs): $249
• Advanced Practice Providers: $199
• Nursing and Other Healthcare Professionals: $149
• Residents, Fellows, and APP Students: $25 (non-refundable) 
• Industry Professionals*: $435
• Nursing Students and Registrants from Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Complimentary
• MSK Employees: Complimentary

*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.

Discounts/Promotions

• Nursing students as well as registrants residing in low and lower-middle income countries interested in receiving complimentary registration should email [email protected] to receive a promotion code to apply at registration.
• A registration discount is available for MSK Alumni and MSK Cancer Alliance members to attend this program. If you are a member of one of these groups, contact[email protected] for details and a promotion code.

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

Virtual Access Instructions

This live virtual program will be delivered using Zoom (zoom.us/download). Access details, including a link to Zoom and faculty disclosures, will be sent to registrants prior to the start of the program.

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. 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.

Please note that the residents, fellows, and APP students rate is non-refundable.

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 7.25 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.

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

MSK Course Directors

Sincere McMillan, DNP, MS, RN, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner

Farrell Dearie, PA-C
Physician Assistant

MSK Course Physician Sponsor

Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki, MD, PhD
Chief Attending
Geriatrics Service

MSK APP Sponsor

Nicole Zakak, MS, RN, CPNP, CPHON®
Associate Director of Advanced Practice 
Provider Quality and Professional Development

MSK Course Planning Committee 

Huiqian Han, NP
Advanced Practice Provider Fellow

Kelly Haviland, PhD, FNP-BC
Manager of Advanced Practice Provider Professional Development
Nurse Practitioner & Co-chair, LGBTQ Clinical Advisory Committee

Soo Jung Kim, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner

Annette Roman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN
Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Nicholas Tertinek, BSN, OCN
Nurse Specialist

Invited Course Faculty 

Mary?Kate?Eanniello,?DNP, RN, OCN 
Director of Nursing Education and Professional Development 
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute

Angela Pang, MBBS, MRCP
Senior Medical Oncologist, OncoCare Cancer Centre
Consultant, National University Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS)

Martine Puts, RN, PhD 
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair
University of Toronto

Armin Shahrokni, MD, MPH 
Chief, Geriatric Medicine Service 
Jersey Shore Medical Center

Stanford Singer, JD, PhD 
Attending Psychologist (ret.), Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry (ret.), Icahn School of Medicine
2011-2012 Consultant of the Year, Department of Geriatrics, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Past President, Division of Neuropsychology, NY State Psychological Association
Past President, Division of Aging and Adult Development, NY State Psychological Association

MSK Course Faculty 

Koshy Alexander, MD
Associate Attending, Geriatric Medicine Service
Director of CAIT Clinic 

Yesne Alici, MD
Associate Attending Psychiatrist
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences;
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College 

Farnia Amirnia, MD
Associate Attending, Geriatric Medicine Service 

Kate Boskey, NP-C, ACHPN 
Outpatient Supportive Care Service

Rebecca Ewert, OTD, OTR/L, CLT 
Department of Occupational Therapy 

Richard J. Lin, MD, PhD 
Assistant Member, 
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Services

Jasmeet Chadha Singh, MD 
Assistant Attending, Breast Medicine Service  

Heidi Yulico RN, MSN, GNP-BC 
Geriatric Medicine Service 

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.