Geriatric Oncology Symposium: Rapid Diagnosis, Early Detection, Risk Reduction, and Innovations


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Add to Calendar Geriatric Oncology Symposium: Rapid Diagnosis, Early Detection, Risk Reduction, and Innovations 4/28/2026 9:00:00 AM 4/28/2026 5:05:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://mskcc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=62239 Description: Aging is a significant risk factor for the development of cancer, and as the U.S. population continues to age, the demand for clinicians skilled in the care of older adults with cancer will continue to grow. Yet research suggests that common geriatric syndromes and the psychosocial needs of older oncology patients are often unintentionally overlooked or under-addressed. This one-day, evidence-based vir... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:05 PM, Online

Specialties
Specialties - Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Breast Medical Oncology, Breast Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Critical Care, Dentistry, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, ENT, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General Surgery, Genitourinary Oncology, Geriatric Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Head and Neck Oncology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hematology, Hepatology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Nephrology, Neurology, Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery, Oncology and Hematology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Preventive and Occupational Medicine, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Pulmonology, Radiation Oncology, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Medical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery

Overview

Aging is a significant risk factor for the development of cancer, and as the U.S. population continues to age, the demand for clinicians skilled in the care of older adults with cancer will continue to grow. Yet research suggests that common geriatric syndromes and the psychosocial needs of older oncology patients are often unintentionally overlooked or under-addressed.

This one-day, evidence-based virtual symposium is designed to enhance the care of older adults with cancer by advancing clinicians’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in geriatric oncology practice. The program will explore innovative strategies to improve the rapid diagnosis and management of disease in older adults. Sessions will examine the complexities of multimorbidity, the importance of early disease detection, and approaches to reducing patient harm and optimizing care. Faculty will also highlight emerging advances in technology and digital health, illustrating how innovation is transforming the delivery of geriatric care.

Through a multidisciplinary lens, participants will gain practical insights into clinical tools, system-level solutions, and emerging research aimed at improving outcomes and quality of life for older adults with cancer.

Keynote Speaker

The symposium will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Stephanie Nothelle, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a primary care physician in the Beacham Ambulatory Center for Geriatric Medicine.

Dr. Nothelle will share insights from her research on outpatient care models for older adults with complex and chronic illnesses.

Target Audience: This symposium is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, CRNAs, residents, fellows, 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.

Online Syllabus: Participants will receive access to an online syllabus after the symposium concludes, which will include recorded videos of the presentations as well as downloadable PDF versions of the faculty slide decks.


Objectives
  1. Identify strategies for implementing rapid diagnostic tools and workflows to accelerate timely and accurate disease detection in geriatric patients
  2. Discuss the importance of early detection and risk reduction strategies tailored to older adults to optimize health outcomes
  3. Evaluate emerging innovations in digital health and medical technology

Registration

This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Detailed access instructions will be provided prior to the start of the program.

Registration Fees

  • Physicians (MDs, PhDs, DOs): $199

  • Advanced Practice Providers: $149

  • Nurses and Other Healthcare Providers: $99

  • Residents and Fellows: $25*

  • Industry Professionals**: $350

  • MSK Employees: Complimentary

Registration Discounts: Discounted registration is available for specific groups. If eligible, you will receive further instructions and a promotion code to use during registration. View our policy on Registration Discounts for more information.

Cancellation Policy: For details on our cancellation terms, please review our Cancellation Policy.

*Certain registration rates are non-refundable. Please review the cancellation policy above for additional information.
**An industry professional is defined as any individual, irrespective of their provider type (such as MDs, PhDs, APPs, RNs, etc.) that is employed by an ineligible company. Please review our Registration Policy for Industry Professionals for more information.


Accreditation

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 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

An application for ANCC Nursing contact hours has been submitted and is pending approval.