Date & Location
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:00 AM - Saturday, April 26, 2025, 5:30 PM, MD Anderson - Duncan Building, Houston, TX
Target Audience
Specialties - General Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Professions - Nurse - APRN, Nurse - LVN, Nurse - RN, Other, Pharmacist, Physician Associate, Student or Trainee
Credits
AAPA Category 1 CME (16.75 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (16.75 hours)
Overview
The SOAP (Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner) Conference aims to foster collaboration and share best practices among Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in surgical oncology. The program is dedicated to presenting the latest evidence on the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of solid tumor malignancies, and enhancing multi-disciplinary management for medical professionals involved in patient care and clinical research.
The 5th SOAP Conference in 2025 will build on previous successes by continuing to provide a valuable educational and training platform for APPs to enhance their professional development through learning from peers and advancing their knowledge in surgical oncology.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Describe recent advances in the surgical management of solid tumors originating from the following organ and/or disease sites: brain, spine, lung, breast, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, biliary tract, appendiceal, prostate, kidney, bladder, skin, and bones.
- Describe fundamentals of solid tumor imaging, and how to review and interpret pertinent findings from cross sectional imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
- Develop hands-on surgical skill training to include suturing techniques, dermascopy, wound care, and robotic bed side assist and laparoscopic skills.
- Examine and illustrate the changing role of the advanced practice professionals in the delivery of oncology care for surgical patients in various practice settings, including the ambulatory clinic, inpatient hospital, and the surgical assist role.
Registration
Location:
MD Anderson Cancer Center Duncan Building (CPB)
Floor 8, Conference Center 1155 Pressler Street
Houston, Texas 77030
Sponsored by MD Anderson Cancer Center Division of Surgery
The 5th Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner Conference registration opens at 12 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 and adjourns at 5:30 PM, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The welcome reception is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Armadillo Palace at 6 PM immediately after the conference adjourns. Transportation will be provided.