Oct. 30, 2026 Hematology and Oncology Update for Primary Care Physicians and APPs

Fairfax, VA US
October 30, 2026

Program Description

Elevate your clinical expertise and improve patient outcomes at this dynamic, FREE one-day CME event designed specifically for primary care physicians and APPs. Join leading experts from the Inova Schar Cancer Institute for highlights on cutting edge, novel cancer screening and risk stratification tools and the latest research on prevention. Strengthen your confidence in evaluating and managing everyday hematologic concerns and walk away with actionable insights to enhance patient care in your practice. Reserve your spot today and play a critical role in advancing early detection, improving outcomes, and closing gaps in patient care.

Hybrid Conference

Join us for a hybrid conference—attend virtually or in person! While our virtual option makes it easy to participate from anywhere, nothing quite matches the energy of being on-site. In person, you’ll dive into engaging sessions, connect face-to-face with colleagues, and spark dynamic conversations with our distinguished speakers. Experience a vibrant day of learning, collaboration, and community—reconnect, recharge, and be inspired!

Questions 

If at any time you have questions, please email: [email protected]

Target Audience

This activity is designed for primary care providers, including family medicine, general practice, preventive medicine, internal medicine, obstetricians and gynecology, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care and cancer prevention. The content is tailored to enhance clinical knowledge and practical skills in cancer risk assessment, screening, and prevention strategies.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Evaluate and integrate emerging cancer screening and risk stratification tools—including multi-cancer early detection tests and AI-enhanced imaging—into clinical decision-making to improve early detection rates and personalize prevention strategies.
  • Implement evidence-based cancer screening guidelines and leverage Inova programs to increase adherence to recommended screening protocols and reduce gaps in early diagnosis.
  • Accurately interpret common hematologic laboratory abnormalities and determine following appropriate diagnostic or management steps to ensure timely evaluation and reduce unnecessary or delayed care.
  • Apply guideline-based strategies for the diagnosis, management, and secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism, and appropriately select patients for hypercoagulability testing to optimize treatment outcomes.

 

Questions about this event?  Contact [email protected]

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 ABS MOC
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
06/03/2026
Course expires: 
01/31/2027
Event starts: 
10/30/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/30/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
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2026 Hematology and Oncology Update for Primary Care Physicians and APPs Conference Agenda

Friday, September 11, 2026 

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Hybrid | ICPH

 

7:30 – 8:00 AM - Coffee & Continental Breakfast  

8:00 - 8:15 AM - Introduction and Welcome            

8:15 – 8:30 AM - Exercise-data on prevention during treatment, in surveillance  

Kirstie Pomaranski, CPT, CES, CETI- CES, PN1

8:30 - 8:45 AM - Nutrition and diet Myths and Truths         

Lauren Fay, MPH, RD-AP, CSO, CNSC

8:45 - 9:00 AM - Smoking Cessation             

Amit Mahajan, MD

9:00 - 9:20 AM - Inova Care Cancer Screening       

Carolyn Rosner, NP & Lauren Cianciaruso, DO

9:20 - 9:40 AM - HPV vaccine and testing   

John Deeken, MD

9:40 - 10:00 AM - Breast cancer Screening

Jennifer Matro, MD

10:00 - 10:15 AM - Morning Break   

10:15 - 10:35 AM - MCED      

Rebecca Kaltman, MD

10:35 - 10:55 AM - Lung Nodules

Priya Patel, MD

10:55 - 11:15 AM - Pancreatic Nodules

Raymond Wadlow, MD

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Colon Cancer Panel- screening, why young people, unique risks

    Timothy Cannon, MD; Ivan Harnden, MD; & Meredith Gunder, MD

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Lunch Break       

12:30 - 12:50 PM - Adjuvant Breast -how long side effects

Melissa Yacur, MD

12:50 - 1:05 PM - Survivorship workshop

Megan Slocum, PA

1:05 - 1:20 PM - Undiagnosed Cancer Clinic

Nina Neill, MD

1:20 - 1:40 PM - DVT/PE

Yamini Krishna Kathari, MD (virtual)

1:40 - 2:00 PM – MGUS

Germame Ajebo, MD

2:00 - 2:20 PM - Abnormal CBC

Upama Giri, MD

2:20 - 2:40 PM - E-consults

Ashimiyu Durojaiye, MD

2:40 - 2:55 PM - Questions and discussion              

2:55 - 3:00 PM - Closing Remarks

 

 

*Agenda is subject to change.

**This event is hybrid and can be attended in-person or virtually. We highly encourage you to join the in-person experience as it amplifies learning, connection, and collaboration while giving you the chance to engage in dynamic discussions with our distinguished speakers.

Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH)
8100 Innovation Park Drive
Entrance 3 - front door under Pedestrian Bridge
Fairfax, VA 22301
United States

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:

     

    John Deeken, MD

    John Deeken, MD

    President, Inova Schar Cancer Institute
    Co-Director, Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program

    Ashley Hanlon, MD

    Ashley Hanlon, MD

    Medical Director, Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fair Oaks

    Raymond Wadlow, MD

    Raymond Wadlow, MD

    Division Chief of Oncology, 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.  

    AI Disclosure:

    In alignment with ACCME guidance on evolving technologies, all individuals in a position to control content must also disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools if such tools were used to significantly generate, analyze, or edit educational materials. While AI may be used to enhance efficiency, the faculty or planner remains fully accountable for the content. All AI-assisted content must be human-verified for clinical accuracy, evidence-based integrity, and the absence of commercial bias.

    Program Director(s)

    John Deeken, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Planning Committee(s)

    John Deeken, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Ashley Hanlon, MD, MS

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    David Heyer

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Raymond Wadlow, MD

    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Pfizer;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Astellas;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Incyte;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with BeOne;.
    Speaker(s)

    Germame Ajebo, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Timothy Cannon, MD, Associate Professor at University of Virginia Medical School

    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with revolution medicine;.

    John Deeken, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Ashimiyu Durojaiye, MD, PhD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Lauren Fay, MPH, RD-AP, CSO, CNSC

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Upama Giri

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Meredith Gunder

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Ivan Harnden, MD, MBA

    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Boston Scientific;.

    Rebecca Kaltman

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Yamini Krishna Kathari

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Amit Mahajan, MD, FCCP, DAABIP

    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with AstraZeneca;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Eon;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Concur Biophotonics;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Philips Corporation;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Pulmonx Corporation;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Olympus Corporation;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Noah Medical;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Circulogene;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Ambu USA;.

    Jennifer Matro, MD

    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Astra Zeneca;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Genentech;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Pfizer;.

    Nina Neill, MD, MS

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Priya Patel, MD, DAABIP

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Kirstie Pomaranski

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Carolyn Rosner, RN, BSN, MSN, NP-C, MBA

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Megan Slocum, PA-C

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Raymond Wadlow, MD

    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Incyte;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Astellas;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with BeOne;.
    has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Pfizer;.

    Melissa Yacur

    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 6.00 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 6.00 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.

    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/

    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.

     

    Available Credit

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

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