Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Forward
Oct. 25, 2025 Herbert Golomb, MD Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Primer
Program Description
The Inova Schar Cancer Institute presents the 2025 Herbert Golomb, MD Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Primer. This Conference will provide an update on melanoma and cutaneous oncology. The format will include a series of 20 minute lectures with an emphasis on case-based presentations. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network and American Joint Committee on Cancer guidelines will be reviewed as part of the lecture series. The attendee will also learn about the latest updates in the management of patients with all stages of melanoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and merkel cell carcinoma.
Virtual Event
Event Zoom link will be made available once registration is complete. Ensure the email address that you want the Zoom instructions sent to is within your profile.
Each registered attendee will receive an email invitation to attend our conference the day before and again early morning the day of to ensure you can access the live conference.
Event will go LIVE 5 minutes prior to start time with an introduction slide. We will begin promptly at 8:00 am EST.
In Memory of Dr. Herbert Golomb
Dr. Herbert Golomb, a devoted dermatologist, dedicated over 50 years to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he served as an affiliated physician and a leader in the medical community. His lifelong passion for Dermatology began during his internship at Ohio State and continued through his distinguished career, including roles at the FDA, private practice, and the US Public Health Service. He was committed to his patients, his family, and the continued advancement of his field, always referring to Dermatology as the “Queen of Specialties.” We honor his legacy and his invaluable contributions to Inova Fairfax and the community.
Target Audience
The intended target audience for this symposium is healthcare providers in the following specialties/sub-specialties:
- Dermatology
- Family Practice
- General Practice
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Apply NCCN guidelines for the work up of patients with melanoma and skin cancer.
- Assess Staging of patients with skin cancer using the AJCC guidelines.
- Identify systemic options to treat patients with advanced skin cancers.
8:00 - 8:10 am - Welcome Remarks
8:10 - 8:30 am - Epidemiologic Trends in Melanoma
Speaker: Alan Geller, MD, Harvard T.H. Chan, School of Public Health
8:30 - 8:50 am - Practical Approach to the Dysplastic Nevus Patient
Speaker: Patricia Lucey, MD, Inova Health System
8:50 - 9:10 am - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Early-Stage Melanoma
Speaker: Peter Learn, MD, Inova Health System
9:10 - 9:30 am - Pathology Reporting for Melanoma
Speaker: Arash Radfar, MD, Inform DX
9:30 - 9:45 am - Break
9:45 - 10:05 am - Acral Melanoma
Speaker: Suraj Venna, MD, FAAD, Inova Health System
10:05 - 10:25 am - Biologics and Skin Cancer Risk
Speaker: Matina Danielides, MD, Inova Health System
10:25-10:45 am - Update on Treatment of Melanoma
Speaker: Sekwon Jang, MD, Inova Health System
10:45-11:05 am - Genetic Testing for Melanoma: When and Why
Speaker: Tiffani Demarco, MS, CGC, Inova Health System
11:05 - 11:15 am - Break
11:15 - 11:35 am - Treatment of Advanced cSCC
Speaker: Jafar Al-Mondhiry, MD, Inova Health System
11:35 - 11:55 am - When to Consider Nodal Staging for cSCC & MCC of Head and Neck
Speaker: Heath Dreyfuss, MD, Inova Health System
11:55 - 12:15 am - Supportive Oncodermatology for the Breast Cancer Patient
Speaker: Blair Alais, MD, Inova Health System
12:15 - 12:25 pm - Cutaneous Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Dilemmas and Discoveries
Speaker: Jennifer Desimone, MD, Inova Health System
12:25 pm - Closing Remarks
Program Co-Directors
Suraj Venna, MD, FAAD
Co-Director Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center
Section Chief Dermato-Oncology
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia SOM, Inova Campus
Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Inova Fairfax Hospital
Sekwon Jang, MD
Co-Director Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center
Director, Cutaneous Oncology Therapeutics and Research
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia SOM, Inova Campus
Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Inova Fairfax Hospital
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.
Jafar Al-Mondhiry, MD, MA
Blair Allais, MD, FAAD
Tiffani Demarco, MS, CGC
Jennifer Desimone, MD
Heath Dreyfuss, MD
Alan Geller
Peter Learn, MD
Patricia Lucey, MD
Arash Radfar, MD
Sekwon Jang, MD
Suraj Venna, MD
Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative 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 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 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.
ABS CC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Nurse Credentialing FAQs
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Available Credit
- 4.00 ABS MOC
- 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.
- Canfield Scientific
- Castle Biosciences
- L'oreal
- StrataDx
Interested in Exhibiting?
Exhibit Package General In-Person: $500
- Full access to conference sessions for two exhibit representatives
- Verbal and name recognition the day of the conference on screen during the conference
- Company name recognition on:
- Marketing emails
- Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
- Post-event follow-up attendee email
- Exhibitor list on event website
- Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)
Non-profit: (501c3 only) $250
Questions? Please contact: [email protected]
READY TO EXHIBIT?
Please create an account in our CME portal first - cme.inova.org
Then CLICK HERE for the EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION PAGE
Price
Are you an Inova Employee?
You can register via cost center.
Once receiving approval from your department leader, enter your cost center into the ‘coupon’ field while registering (or checking out). If it doesn’t apply, please email [email protected] for additional assistance. Your sponsoring department will be charged the cost of registration after the event.
Refunds:
Refunds will be allowed up a to week before the event. Refund requests need to be submitted in writing to [email protected].