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Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses 2026
April 9 – 11, 2026 – Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Course Directors: Winston Tan, M.D., Yanyan Lou, M.D., Ph.D., Nicole A. Gannon, P.A.-C., Ashton W. Boyle, P.A.-C. and Katelyn E. Keller, MPAS, P.A.-C.
Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NPs, PAs, and Nurses – 2026 is designed to meet the evolving educational needs of advanced practice providers and nurses who care for patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
Through a dynamic, case-based format, this symposium will address real-world challenges faced in daily clinical practice. Attendees will gain practical insights into the diagnosis, management, and supportive care of patients with a wide range of cancers. The course will emphasize clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and up-to-date treatment strategies to enhance the delivery of high-quality oncology care.
Overview: As part of the 9th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for NPs, PAs, and Nurses 2026 the Fellows Research Poster Presentation session for presentation of original research dedicated to the fields of Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine will be held at the meeting on April 9-11, 2026. Submitted abstracts may include ongoing clinical trials in Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine, outcome studies, quality improvement or practice innovations, and interesting or challenging case reports. Posters will be peer-reviewed. At least one of the authors must attend the conference. Residents, Fellows, NPs, or PAs with an accepted poster will receive a partial scholarship to attend the course. Nurses with an accepted poster will receive a scholarship to cover full registration fees to attend the course.
Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents/fellows, and pharmacists in the fields of hematology/oncology and internal medicine.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Differentiate between immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Select appropriate treatment modalities based on cancer type and disease stage.
- Apply updated evidence-based strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of common hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
- Assess patient eligibility and indications for bone marrow transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
- Incorporate principles of palliative and supportive care into comprehensive cancer treatment plans to improve symptom management and quality of life.
- Identify common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.
- Manage common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.
- Enhance interdisciplinary communication and care coordination through case-based discussions and collaborative learning.
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| Day 1 | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Registration Opens, Exhibits and Lunch |
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | Welcome/Introduction Moderator: Ashton Boyle, PA-C |
| 12:15 PM | 12:45 PM | Do we matter in Cancer Care? – The financial, social, and emotional impacts of APPs Stephanie Gebhardt, ARNP |
| 12:45 PM | 1:15 PM | The Difference a Year Can Make: A Case Study of Cholangiocarcinoma Micah Weber, PA-C |
| 1:15 PM | 1:45 PM | Liver transplant as an option for metastatic colon cancer Samantha Inabinett, APRN |
| 1:45 PM | 2:15 PM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 2:15 PM | 2:45 PM | Break and Exhibits |
| 2:45 PM | 3:15 PM | Unusual plasma cell malignancies Taimur Sher, MBBS, MD |
| 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | Cancer-Associated Thrombosis Jordan Davis, PA-C |
| 3:45 PM | 4:15 PM | Long-Term Impacts of T-Cell Engaging Therapies: Case Insights and Clinical Considerations Megan Melody, MD, Tampa General Hospital |
| 4:15 PM | 4:45 PM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 4:45 PM | 4:45 PM | Adjourn |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
| Day 2 | Friday, April 10, 2026 | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:55 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
| 7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | Introduction Moderator: Nicole Gannon, PA-C |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Chronic GVHD in the Real World: Practical Case Discussions for APPs and Nurses Katelyn Keller, PA-C |
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Oh My Blast – What to do if you suspect acute leukemia Ashley Westberry, APRN |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | A new Era in Myeloma: Case-Based Perspectives on Bispecific Antibodies Andre J. Fernandez, MPAS, P.A.-C. and Caitie J. Flott, APRN, M.S.N. |
| 9:30 AM | 9:45 AM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Novel Therapeutics in Melanoma Lindsey Noland, PA-C |
| 10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | Immunotherapy toxicities Emily Kelbert, PA-C |
| 11:15 AM | 11:45 AM | The Zebra Cancer: Case Based Approach to the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors Rachel Eiring, PA-C |
| 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch, Exhibits & Abstract Session Winston Tan, MD |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Cancer Pain Management Chimere Bruning, PA-C |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Continuity, Coordination and Connection: Safe Transitions after Bone Marrow Transplant Erin Taylor, RN and Nicole Gannon, PA-C |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Expecting the Unexpected: Managing Reactions in the Infusion Center Alex Fein, PA-C |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Adjourn |
| Day 3 | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:55 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
| 7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | Introduction Moderator: Katie Keller, PA-C |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Bad Medicine: Talking with Patients about Ivermectin and other Low Evidence Treatments Kate McLaughlin, APRN |
| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Managing Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy: Insights from Clinical Cases Alyssa McPherson, APRN |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Cellular Therapies for Autoimmune Disease Ernesto Ayala, M.D. |
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Oral Chemotherapy Morgan Leavins, Pharm.D., R.Ph. |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Approach to GI Malignancies in the Hospital Jeremy Jones, MD |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Lessons Learned: The Stresses and Successes of a Long-Term Hem/Onc APP Career Nicole Gannon, PA-C |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Q&A Panel All Presenting Faculty |
| 12:30 PM | 12:40 PM | Closing Remarks/Post Test |
| 12:40 PM | 12:40 PM | Adjourn |
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