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Feb. 23, 2024 Charting the Future of Healthcare: Vital Strategies for Cancer Prevention in Primary Care and Women's Health
Program Description
This one-day event aims to empower healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills required to recommend patients for a variety of preventative cancer screenings. Join Inova Schar Cancer Institute physicians as they present overviews on breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancer screenings. In addition, Dr. Alexander Krist will present as keynote speaker and provide an update related to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN). Don’t miss this newly offered CME course for free!.
In-Person Only
This event is being offered as an in-person conference only. There will be no virtual piece or recorded sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to join the speakers in-person at Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) .
Questions & Refunds
If at any time you have questions, please email: Christina.fontana@inova.org
Target Audience
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Dietitians
- Family Medicine
- Genetic Counselors
- Gynecology
- Internists
- Medical Oncologists
- Nurses
- Nurse Navigators
- OBGYN
- Physicians
- Radiation Oncologists
- Radiologists
- Therapists
- Urologists
- Urologic Oncologists
- Residents, Students, and Fellows
- Other Allied Health professionals and Trainees
Learning Objectives
- Apply risk assessment tools to tailor prevention strategies for different patient populations.
- Implement effective communication strategies for discussing routine cancer screenings with patients.
- Identify strategies to address disparities in cancer prevention and access to care.
- Evaluate the implications of recent research findings for clinical practice and explore innovative approaches to cancer risk reduction beyond traditional methods.
Questions about this event? Contact Christina.Fontana@inova.org.
Presentation | Speaker | Time |
Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
Opening Remarks | Rebecca Kaltman, MD | 8:00 – 8:05 a.m. |
Cancer Prevention Overview and Breast | Rebecca Kaltman, MD | 8:05 – 8:35 a.m. |
Keynote: USPSTF and CSRN | Alexander Krist, MD, MPH | 8:35 – 9:10 a.m. |
Medical Weight Management and Cancer | Pamela Brandt, DO | 9:10 – 9:45 a.m. |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 9:45 – 10:10 a.m. |
Colon Cancer Screening | Timothy Cannon, MD | 10:10 – 10:45 a.m. |
PSA and Prostate Screening | Inger Rosner, MD | 10:45 – 11:20 a.m. |
Cancer Genetics | Tiffani Demarco, MS, LCGC | 11:20 – 11:55 a.m. |
Lunch with Exhibitors and Panel Discussion |
| 11:55 – 12:55 p.m. |
HPV, Disparities, Gyn Issues | Shawn Davis, MD | 12:55 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lung Cancer | Amit Mahajan, MD | 1:30 – 2:05 p.m. |
Closing Remarks | Rebecca Kaltman, MD | 2:05 – 2:10 p.m. |
Parking
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Use surface lots E and F or parking garage for tower C. From the parking garage, take elevator to level 2, walk around the elevators to the bridge over to the conference center.
Travel
Airports and Ground Transportation
Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) is centrally located between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Reagan Airports (DCA). Union Station (in Washington, DC) is located about 30-40 minutes from the campus. Both airports along with Union Station offer onsite ground transportation to Fairfax, VA which is about a 30–40-minute drive. Uber or Lyft are also reliable ground transportation options in the DC metro area.
Hotels
Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) and offer us discounted rates.
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 571-327-2277
Inova/corporate rate code: 8296INOVA
3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 849-9400
Program Directors:
Rebecca Kaltman, MD
Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
Speaker Disclosure Statement:
Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Rebecca Kaltman
Pamela Brandt, D.O.
Timothy Cannon, MD, Associate Professor at University of Virginia Medical School
Shawn Davis-Wilensky, MD, MPH
Tiffani Demarco, MS, CGC
Rebecca Kaltman
Alexander Krist, MD MPH
Amit Mahajan, MD, FCCP, DAABIP
Inger Rosner, MD
Inova CME Accreditation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Medical Society of Virginia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 4.5 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
Available Credit
- 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.
Exact Sciences
Pfizer, Inc.
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
Merck
Myraid Genetics
Interested in Exhibiting?
General In-Person: $1,500
- Skirted 6’ display table in foyer space with two chairs
- Opportunity to interact with attendees during registration, meals and all breaks
- Full access to conference sessions and breakfast for two exhibit representatives
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Exhibitor page on event website
Questions? Email Christina Fontana for more information.