2025 Achieving Health Equity in Cancer Care: Harnessing the Power of Research, Technology, and Community-Based Partnerships — On Demand


2025 Achieving Health Equity in Cancer Care: Harnessing the Power of Research, Technology, and Community-Based Partnerships — On Demand Banner



Date & Location
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:00 AM - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

Specialties
Specialties - All Specialties, Genetic Counseling, Molecular Pathology, Pediatric Surgery, Public Health, Pulmonary Medicine

Overview

On November 14, 2025, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), in collaboration with MediSys Health Network, presented the third Achieving Health Equity in Cancer Care Conference, with support from the MSK Ralph Lauren Center and the City College of New York–Memorial Sloan Kettering Partnership Program for Cancer Research.

This annual conference brings together experts across disciplines to explore practical strategies for advancing health equity in underserved populations. The program includes globally and nationally recognized speakers, as well as leaders from community hospitals, offering a 360-degree perspective on effective, equitable cancer care delivery.

The 2025 conference theme—Harnessing the Power of Research, Technology, and Community-Based Partnerships—focused on the role of innovation and collaboration in improving access, outcomes, and equity in cancer care. Sessions explored the impact of technology on care delivery, the geography of disease, academic–community partnerships, and community-anchored models of care.

Key highlights included:

  • Keynote presentations by Dr. Otis Brawley (Johns Hopkins University) on Cancer Control in the 21st Century With an Emphasis on Implementation of What Works and Dr. Cardinale Smith (MSK) on The Power of Partnership: Operationalizing Community Engagement for Equitable Cancer Outcomes.

  • Spotlight session on The Origin, Development, and Principles of Patient Navigation with Dr. Harold Freeman.

  • A shared case presentation and panel discussion highlighting the affiliation between MSK and Jamaica Hospital.

Additional sessions showcased innovative community partnerships, research initiatives, and practical tools designed to advance equitable cancer care delivery. A complete list of presentations and faculty is available in the brochure from the live symposium.

This on-demand program is complimentary and available to all.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, learners will be able to:

  1. Discuss current and ongoing work being done in various health equity initiatives.
  2. Strategize how to implement health equity programs in their own practice.
  3. Describe how various institutions are tackling the same health equity initiatives.

Registration

This on-demand conference is complimentary and available to all. Access to the course content does requires registration. Once registration is confirmed, all materials, including relevant financial disclosures and instructions for claiming credit, can be found under the 'Course Content' tab. The PDFs and Videos, as well as the opportunity to claim credit, is available through June 30, 2026. To enroll, please click the 'Register' tab at the top of the page.


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 enduring material for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Recorded/Review Date: November 14, 2025 | Original Release Date: December 16, 2025 | Termination Date: June 30, 2026