Advancing Surgical Oncology in the Era of Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: Techniques, Technology, and Transformation

The rapid pace of innovation in oncology and surgical care continues to transform cancer treatment, creating an ongoing need for education that supports evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. This two-day virtual program examines current and emerging advances in surgical oncology across the cancer care continuum.

Through expert-led presentations and case-based discussions, participants will explore advances in perioperative optimization and management, integration of minimally invasive approaches in surgical practice, and systematic methods to early surgical recovery as well as complex surgical emergencies. The program will also address issues shaping the future of surgical oncology including specialized workforce development, healthcare equity, and innovation in clinical practice. Through participation in this program, learners will gain practical, evidence-based knowledge that can be applied to optimize clinical decision-making, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgical oncology care.

This symposium is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for or collaborate in the management of patients undergoing surgical oncology treatment.

1. Apply current evidence-based approaches to perioperative management of oncology patients to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
2. Identify surgical optimization and treatment strategies for the management of patients with cancer.
3. Evaluate the role of robotics and emerging technologies in surgical oncology care.
4. Define inequities in surgical cancer care delivery and their impact on patient outcomes.
5. Describe multidisciplinary and collaborative care models that optimize outcomes for surgical oncology patients.
6. Discuss the management of common surgical oncology emergencies and the role of consult services.
7. Assess evolving trends in independent practice enhancing professional development opportunities.

We are pleased to offer flexible learning options, with the opportunity to participate live virtually, or view the recorded program on demand following the symposium.

• Register for Live Virtual Participation 

• Register for On Demand Access

Registration Fees

• Physicians (MDs, PhDs, DOs): $325

• Advanced Practice Providers: $249

• Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals: $149

• Residents and Fellows: $75

• Industry Professionals: $575*

• MSK Employees: Complimentary**

Discounted registration is available for select groups, including students, MSK alumni/affiliates, and participants from low- and lower-middle-income countries. View our Policy on Registration Discounts for more information.

For cancellation details, please review our Cancellation Policy.

*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. Review our Registration Policy for Industry Professionals for more information.
**MSK employees receive complimentary registration for all CME programs by signing in with MSK credentials (SSO).

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

MOC/CC Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to:

• 15.00 Accredited CME and Self-Assessment MOC points in the American Board of Surgery’s (ABS) Continuous Certification program.

It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS MOC credit.

ANCC Nursing Continuing Education*

Nursing contact hours pending.

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*Please note that ANCC Nursing contact hours are available only to participants of the live course. Nursing credit is not available for the on demand version.

MSK Symposium Directors 

Jeffrey Drebin, MD, PhD
Chief Physician Executive
Scott M. and Lisa G. Stuart Chair

Ashley Linington, DNP, ACNP-BC, OCN®
Advanced Practice Provider Director  

Lolita Simmons, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Director  

MSK APP Education Sponsor 

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

Symposium Planning Committee 

Stephanie Alvarado, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Linda D’Andrea, MSN, RN, PPCNP-BC, CPHON®
Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Jillian Fromkin, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Joan Gorham, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Megan Graham, DNP, AGPCNP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider Lead

Madison Kidwell, MSHS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Elizabeth McAvoy, MSN, FNP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Linda McKenna, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, CNS, CCRN-CMC
Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Stephanie Mendez, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Meagan Mulawka, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider Lead

Lindsey Przybilla, DMS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Symposium Speakers

Gabrielle Arauz, MS, AGNP-BC, OCN®
Advanced Practice Provider

Al Asante-Facey, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Associate Director

Tara Buchholz, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider Associate Director 

Melissa Carmody-Bavasi, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider 

Michele Cavalli, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider 

Edith Chess, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider 

Francois Cornelis, MD, PhD
Attending Physician

Stacey Cuomo, DNP, FNP-C
Advanced Practice Provider Associate Director

Eden Davis, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Morie Davis, DNP, ACNP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider

Isabelle Delau, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Niki Demos, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Julia DiMaria, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Jonathan Fainberg, MD, MPH
Assistant Attending Physician

Nkechi Fearon, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNS®
Advanced Practice Provider

Jennifer Flood-Caldwell, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider

Jose Flores Martinez, MD, MHA
Assistant Attending Physician

Allyson Gillespie, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Caitlin Giles, MSHS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Alvin Goh, MD
Associate Attending Physician

Jaewon Hwang, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Unnati Jackson, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Susan Kelly, MS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Crystal Law, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Xin Lin, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC, OCN®
Advanced Practice Provider

Johnny Chuieng-Yi Lu, MD, MSCI
Associate Attending Physician

Maria Mazurchuk, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Ally McGrath, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Leigh McGrath Ehinger, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, OCN®
Advanced Practice Provider

Brenna McHugh, MHS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Karina Noboa, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Nicholas Romano, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

Michael Russo, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Senior Director

Poonam Sawant, MD, MS, FASA, FASRA
Associate Attending Physician

Jennifer Valdellon, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider

Hallie Weiss, MD
Attending Physician

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.