Symposia and Conferences

Each summer, Winship hosts the Debates and Didactics in Hematology and Oncology Conference (DDHO). The conference features a comprehensive review into mechanisms of disease and treatments for patients with cancer or blood disorders. Interactive debates and didactic lectures on controversial topics and standards of care offer attendees the opportunity to hear how science supports each point of view. Presentations and discussions focus on current basic and clinical research including the use of molecular targeted therapy, immunotherapies and other novel therapeutic approaches.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, Bio Ascend LLC, and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the American Nurses Credentialing Center, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The 2024 Debates and Didactics in Hematology and Oncology conference will be held July 25-28, 2024 at Sea Island, Georgia. Registration is open.

Our annual Winship Oncology Nursing Symposium is a comprehensive oncology nursing education program drawing participants from throughout the United States and internationally. The meeting will provide nurses and health professionals with practical strategies and tools to improve patient outcomes and advance professional goals. This course offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 12 contact hours through Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC) and is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Oncology Nursing Symposium will be held August 23-24, 2024, at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort. Registration is open. Please contact Monique Jones via email or call 404-778-5303 with any questions.

The Hematology and Oncology Updates for Advanced Practice Providers hosted by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a two-day continuing education program designed to provide advanced practice providers with the latest, evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is intended for advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and APP students.

Save the date! The 3rd Annual Hematology and Oncology Updates for the Advanced Practice Provider will be held September 13-14, 2024, at the Health Sciences Research Building Auditorium. Registration will open on June 1, 2024.

The Winship Cancer Institute Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium serves as a valuable forum for the presentation and discussion of newly available data. Participants will be provided with an update on practice-changing data in a practical and interactive format, fostering discussion and impacting clinical outcomes for patients with melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies.

The Winship Cancer Institute Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium was held on March 2, 2024 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Richard Marshall via email for more information.

Community hematologists and oncologists generally receive little formal education on the diagnosis and management of hemostatic and thrombotic disorders. As a result, many patients with bleeding disorders have a delayed diagnosis that leads to morbidity and mortality. Clinical Practice Updates in Hemostasis and Thrombosis is designed to provide practitioners with information on the diagnosis and management of inherited and acquired hemostatic and thrombotic disorders along with new medication updates. Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches will be explored via interactive case discussions.

The 2023 conference was held on Saturday, November 11 at Emory University Hospital Midtown (Glenn Bldg., Glenn Auditorium, 2nd floor). Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Richard Marshall via email for more information.

Winship's annual Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium provides expert review of the latest procedures, technology, and medical treatments for patients with gastrointestinal cancer. National guidelines will also be reviewed. Additionally, there will be case-based discussions incorporating multi-disciplinary care approaches, novel, recently FDA-approved drugs, and clinical trial eligibility.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the multi-disciplinary approach (interventional radiology, surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology) to treating GI cancers.
• Identify and use the new oncologic drugs for GI cancers and know the ongoing clinical trials.
• Incorporate multi-disciplinary approach towards their patient care and offer an increased number of treatment options for the patients.

This symposium is for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, oncology nurses, residents and fellows who care for patients with cancer.

The 12th annual Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium was held on October 14, 2023 at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Shirley Miller via email for more information.

The Updates in the Management of Thyroid Cancer Virtual Symposium will provide practitioners with information regarding nationally acceptable standards for the treatment of thyroid cancer. Participants will gain current knowledge regarding the best practices for thyroid cancer treatment that meets acceptable national standards and guideline changes as implemented by the American Thyroid Association. This activity is intended for otolaryngologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals who provide medical care for patients with thyroid cancer.

The 2023 Updates in the Management of Advanced Thyroid Cancer Symposium was held at the Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead on Saturday, September 9. Future conference date is to be determined. Contact Program Coordinator Keir Gray via email for more information.

The Updates in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Symposium is a live symposium exploring the current treatment paradigms for the multi-disciplinary treatment of head and neck cancer. Recent data on this topic will be covered to appraise the audience of these rapidly evolving findings, and expert faculty will instruct participants on the optimal application of these data through a series of panel discussions, case presentations and audience response input.

This activity is intended for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, dentists and other healthcare professionals who provide medical care for patients with head and neck cancer.

The 2023 symposium was held at the Emory Conference Center Hotel Center on Saturday, May 13. Contact Program Coordinator Shelby Smith via email for more information.