Hilton Head Island, SC US
April 9, 2026 to April 11, 2026
Course summary
Available credit:
- 14.00 AAPA Category 1
- 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.00 ANCC
- 14.00 Attendance
Event starts:
04/09/2026 – 11:30pm
Event ends:
04/11/2026 – 12:40pm
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.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
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.
Abstract Eligibility: For the Fellows Poster Presentations, all abstracts will be reviewed based on their merit by a peer-reviewed process.
Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026.
Notification of Results: All primary authors will be notified Friday, March 27, 2026, if the Course Directors have any recommendations or feedback to consider during e-poster creation.
Inquiries: For further information, contact steele.karen@mayo.edu
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| Registration Fee(s) – Live and Livestream | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $400 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $350 |
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.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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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 |
Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island
One Hotel Circle
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
United States
Lodging
There is a limited room block at the Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island with a discounted rate of $289/night + taxes and fees. Please call 1-800-HILTONS and identify that you are with the Mayo Clinic 2026 course or use the Booking Link to book your room. Attendees must book reservations within the group block by March 14, 2026, or before the room block sells out.
Guests receive special discounted Resort Fee of 17.50 and complimentary Self-Parking.
Travel
Two airports are near the resort:
Hilton Head Airport – 6 miles
Savannah International Airport – 41 miles
Please note, all travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 14.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 4.25 |
| Friday | 5.75 |
| Saturday | 4.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 14.00 AAPA Category 1
- 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.00 ANCC
- 14.00 Attendance
To exhibit at this activity please complete and submit the Exhibit Agreement Form below. Exhibit Space availability is based on the order completed forms are submitted until space runs out. Exhibit space is not confirmed until the submitting representative is notified of their confirmation by a member of the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development.
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