1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. cancer

Permit No. 3834
PAID
Pittsburgh, PA
U.S. Postage
Nonprofit Org.
APRIL 24, 2015
Breast Symposium 2015:
Herberman Conference Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
UPMC Shadyside • Pittsburgh, PA
https://ccehs.upmc.com/home.jsf
Sponsored by:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Center for Continuing Education
in the Health Sciences
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Online registration will be available at:
Maureen Hewko, MBA - Conference Manager
email: hewkom@upmc.edu
For additional information, contact:
UPMC Shadyside • Pittsburgh, PA
Herberman Conference Center
of Breast Cancer/Breast Disease
Co-Course Directors:
Updates in the Management
Breast Symposium 2015:
APRIL 24, 2015
Cancer Pavilion 413, 5150 Centre Avenue
Updates in the Management
of Breast Cancer/Breast Disease
Marguerite A. Bonaventura, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Gretchen M. Ahrendt, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Intent and Overview
This course will address updates in breast cancer screening, breast cancer risk
assessment and lifestyle modifications to reduce breast cancer risk. The course will
also cover updates in genetic testing for breast cancer and controversies regarding who
should be tested and which test is appropriate. Management of high risk lesions and
new developments in the systemic therapy of breast cancer will be covered. The course
also features a mini-symposium on ductal carcinoma in-situ and issues pertaining to
the evaluation and management of this early stage breast cancer.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for physicians, nurses and other health care professionals
practicing in the areas of Primary Care, Gynecology, Radiology and General Surgery.
Continuing Education Credit
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a
maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals are awarded 0.6 continuing education units (CEUs)
which are equal to 6.0 contact hours.
Meeting Location
The conference will be held at the Herberman Conference Center at UPMC Shadyside.
Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs
will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in
advance of the program by calling Maureen Hewko at (412) 623-5993.
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Schedule – Friday, April 24, 2015
Course Co-Directors
Faculty
7:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
7:55 am
Welcome
Gretchen M. Ahrendt, MD
Gretchen M. Ahrendt, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
Rohit Bhargava, MD
Professor of Pathology
Marguerite A. Bonaventura, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
Rachel C. Jankowitz, MD
Assistant Professor, Hematology/
Oncology
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Amy Kelly, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Faculty are affiliated with the University of
Barry C. Lembersky, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
8:00 am Breast Density and Personalized Breast Cancer Screening
Margarita L. Zuley, MD
8:30 am Population Based Genetic Testing for BRCA1/2: Is it Ready for Prime Time?
Darcy L. Thull, MS
9:00 am Breast Cancer Risk Assessment: Tools to Assess your Patients’ Breast Risk
Rachel C. Jankowitz, MD
9:30 am Break
10:00 am Lifestyle Factors and Breast Cancer Risk
Gretchen M. Ahrendt, MD
10:30 am High Risk Lesions: Is Surgery Mandatory?
(Focus on ALH, Papilloma and RS)
Priscilla McAuliffe, MD
11:00 am What’s New in Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer
Barry C. Lembersky, MD
11:30 am Panel Questions and Answers
Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh,
Marsha Haley, MD
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
Ronald R. Johnson, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Pennsylvania, unless noted otherwise.
All individuals in a position to control the
Noon
Lunch Break
1:00 pm
Mini-Symposium
with any proprietary entity producing, marketing,
In-Situ Carcinoma: Radiology
Amy Kelly, MD
services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
1:20 pm
In-Situ Carcinoma: Pathology
Rohit Bhargava, MD
1:40 pm
In-Situ Carcinoma: Surgery
Ronald R. Johnson, MD
content of this education activity are required
to disclose all relevant financial relationships
re-selling, or distributing health care goods or
Priscilla McAuliffe, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Darcy L. Thull, MS
Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor
UPMC Cancer Genetics Program
Margarita L. Zuley, MD
Professor of Radiology
2:00 pm In-Situ Carcinoma: Radiation
Marsha Haley, MD
2:20 pm In-Situ Carcinoma: Medical Oncology
Rachel C. Jankowitz, MD
2:40 pm Q&A
3:00 pm Conference Adjournment
Agenda and speakers may be subject to change on short notice.
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Registration Information
Pre-register
All pre-registrations are due one week prior to the beginning of the conference.
Registrations after this date are accepted only as on-site registrations.
Conference Contact for Cancellation Requests:
Maureen Hewko, MBA
Cancer Pavilion 413
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Email: hewkom@upmc.edu
Pre-registrations (due by April 17, 2015)
Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at CCEHS
conferences.
• Visit our online registration site at https://ccehs.upmc.com/liveFormalCourses.jsf
• C
lick the Registration button and enter all the requested information (including an
email address) and follow the prompts to submit your registration after entering
your payment information.
• Print the automatic electronic registration confirmation email sent to the
email address you provided us when you registered. If you do not receive this
confirmation, please contact us at (412) 623-5993.
Paper Registrations by Fax or Mail (see contact information on page 5)
If you are unable to register online please submit a request for paper form.
UPMC employees whose registration fee will be remitted via journal transfer
must request the paper registration form. For a paper registration form,
please contact us at (412) 623-5993.
A confirmation letter will be faxed or mailed if registration is completed through
the mail or fax by the pre-registration deadline. If you register online, you will receive
an immediate email confirmation message.
Please note: Registration is not complete until you receive this confirmation. If you do not
receive this letter within 5-7 days of registration, please contact us at (412) 623-5993.
You must bring this confirmation letter with you to the conference.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, email or fax.
Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before April 17, 2015 will be
completely refunded. After April 17, 2015 a $35 administrative fee will be assessed.
No refunds will be made after April 24, 2015.
Registration Fees
$125 for Physicians
$100 for RNs, Fellows, Residents
Registration fee includes:
• Continuing education credit
• Registration and course materials
• Continental breakfast, lunch and conference break refreshments
For Additional Information, Contact:
Maureen Hewko, MBA
Cancer Pavilion 413
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Telephone: (412) 623-5993
Fax: (412) 692-2520
Email: hewkom@upmc.edu
Visit the Center for Continuing Education
in the Health Sciences Web Site
Our Internet address is: https://ccehs.upmc.com/home.jsf
The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences invites you to visit
our web location. Receive information on CME programs, earn CME credits on the
Internet, and access information about our formal courses and much more. Discover
who we are and how you can contact us. Please visit our web location often to get
updated information on upcoming programs.
The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences reserves the right to
cancel this program if sufficient registrations are not received. In the case of cancellation, the
department will fully refund registration fees. However, other costs incurred by the registrant,
such as airline or hotel penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
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