Oct. 25, 2025 Herbert Golomb, MD Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Primer

October 25, 2025

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 15 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.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.25 ABS MOC
  • 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
05/16/2025
Course expires: 
04/26/2026
Event starts: 
10/25/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/25/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Cost:
$25.00
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Agenda

2025 Herbert Golomb, MD Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Primer

Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, October 25, 2025

8:00 - 8:05am - Opening remarks by the Program Directors Suraj Venna, MD and Sekwon Jang, MD

8:05 - 8:25 am - Epidemiologic Trends in Melanoma, Alan Geller, MD

8:25-8:45 am - Melanoma Risk Factors & the Practicial Approach to the Dysplastic Nevus Patient, Patricia Lucey, MD

8:45-9:05 am - Early Stage Melanoma, Suraj Venna, MD

9:05-925 am - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Early-Stage Melanoma, Peter Learn, MD

9:25-9:45 am - Pathology Reporting for Melanoma, Arash Radfar, MD

9:45-10:00 am - Break

10:00-10:20 am - Update on Treatment of Melanoma, Sekwon Jang, MD

10:20-10:40 am - Genetic Testing for Melonama: When & Why, Tiffani Demarco, MS, CGC

10:40-11:00 am - Treatment of Advanced cSCC, Jafar Al-Mondhiry, MD

11:00-11:20 am - When to Consider Nodal Staging for cSCC & MCC of Head & Neck, Heath Dreyfuss, MD

11:20-11:40 am - Supportive Oncodermatology for the Breast Cancer Patient, Blair Alais, MD

11:40-12:00 pm - Cutaneous Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Dilemmas & Discoveries, Jennifer Desimone, MD

12:00pm - Closing Remarks by Program Directors

 

Virtual

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.  

Speaker(s)

Jafar Al-Mondhiry, MD, MA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Blair Allais, MD, FAAD

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Dermavant ;.

Tiffani Demarco, MS, CGC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Desimone, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Heath Dreyfuss, Heath F. Dreyfuss, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Optinose;.

Peter Learn, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Patricia Lucey, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Arash Radfar, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Co-Director(s)

Sekwon Jang, MD

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Merck;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Novartis;.

Suraj Venna, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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 3.25 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 3.25 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

  • 3.25 ABS MOC
  • 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.  

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]

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Price

Cost:
$25.00
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