A Thursday evening Welcome Reception will be held at
The Iron Hill Restaurant/ Brewery . Please check
midatlanticpas.org for more information.
Course Agenda
Day 1 – Friday, May 30, 2014
1:30-2:30PM
Changes in Healthcare
Monty Duke, MD
Chief Physician Executive
This presentation will address current issues/changes in
healthcare such as population health, health
transparency, and med staff leadership.
3:00 Tour of Cancer Institute - Dr. Randy Oyer
8:15- 9:00AM
9:00 – 9:15AM
REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
9:15-10:15AM
Radiation Oncology
Jeffrey S. Eshleman, MD
Chief of Radiation Oncology
This talk will review the evolution of the field of
radiation oncology from non-conformal radiotherapy
methods to the current state-of-the-art, highly precise
and conformal, stereotactic body radiation therapy
methods. Technologies to be reviewed include;
CyberKnife, Tomotherapy, TrueBeam, and
GammaKnife. The technical aspects, indications, and
potential toxicities of treatment of stereotactic
radiotherapy will be reviewed.
10:15-10:30 AM
BREAK
10:30-11:30 AM
The Affordable Care Act
Jo Ann Lawer, Director of Government
Affairs
Overall Affordable Care Act overview and what it means for
healthcare delivery next 5-10 years.
11:30AM - 12:15PM
12:15 - 1:15PM
LUNCH
Breast Imaging
Nitin Tanna, MD
Chief of Breast Imaging
The current and upcoming breast imaging modalities
will be reviewed. The techniques, clinical indications
will be discussed. Breast biopsy will be discussed,
including techniques, equipment and clips.
Clinical cases and examples using these modalities
will be reviewed with aim towards providing
radiology/pathology correlation.
1:15-1:30PM
BREAK
Day 2 – Saturday, May 31, 2014
8:00- 8:45AM
REGISTRATION AND
BREAKFAST
8:45-9:00AM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
9:00-10:00AM
Breast Care
Lynn Fantom, RN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Role of nurse navigator and the benefits of this to patient
care. Also will walk audience through some of the
decisions patients have to make during their cancer
journey, while doing this will be discussing newer
treatment options and how they are used in breast cancer
care. Discuss surgery for breast cancer, radiation
options (whole breast radiation vs partial breast
radiation), oncotype dx testing and how it plays a role in
decision making regarding chemotherapy, reconstructive
options available for those undergoing mastectomy and
survivorship issues and treatment summaries.
10:00-10:15AM
BREAK
10:15-11:15AM
Advances in the Lancaster
General Laboratory
Susan Steele, MT (ASCP)
Ann Horning, MT (ASCP)
Lisa Rossi, MT (ASCP)
12:45 -1:45PM
Biobanking
Dianne McGarvey
CHTN Director, Eastern
division
The Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) is
a National Cancer Institute sponsored program that
collects human issue for research. This presentation
will illustrate how this program, which is embedded
in surgical pathology departments, is able to utilize
remnant pathology specimens and provide high
quality biosamples to the research community. The
impact of this program will be explored through the
scientific advances that have resulted through these
research efforts.
1:45-2:00PM
BREAK
2:00-3:00PM
Organ Donation /
Transplantation
Kelly Eshleman
Hospital Service Coordinator,
Gift of Life
Discussion of the roles of the organ
procurement organization (Gift of Life
Donor Program), the donor hospital, and the
transplant center in the organ donation and
transplantation process.
Overview of the donation process including:
referral of the patient to the OPO, donor
evaluation, family request for donation,
allocation of organs to recipients, surgical
procurement of organs and operating room
process including biopsies
Discussion of the role of lab professionals,
focusing on the pathology department, in
determining suitability of donor organs for
transplant.
The Lab at LGH strives for constant improvement. We
make it a priority to be a leader in the field of laboratory
science. This presentation will address three current
examples: ISO lab certification, automated inoculation –
microbiology, and robotic specimen automation lines.
11:15AM-12:45PM
LUNCH
Conference Chairman – Jason Balliet, PA
(ASCP)
and tour of LGH Laboratory
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Target Audience
This program is designed for Pathologists’ Assistants
Thanks to our sponsors: Genentech, Merrick Inc.,
Mopec and Spot Imaging Solutions for their
continued support.
Accreditation
9th Annual Mid-Atlantic
Pathologists’ Assistants
Educational Conference
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by
the American Society for Clinical Pathology as meeting the criteria
for 8 CMLE credits. ASCP CMLE credits are acceptable to meet the
continuing education requirement for the ASCP Board of Registry
Certification Maintenance Program. Attendees should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
May 29 - 31, 2014
Disclosures
MAPA adheres to the ASCLS Standards for Commercial Support.
Faculty disclosure information will be made available during the activity.
Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any
discussion of off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceutical
products or devices during their presentations.
An ASCP Accredited Educational Program
Stager Conference Center
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
Course Cancellation Policy
MAPA reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to
unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement
by MAPA, we will refund registration fees, but are not responsible for
any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies and hotels. If a
participant must cancel his/her course registration, he or she may receive
a refund if written notification is sent by May 10. Refunds will not be
processed after this date. All refunds are subject to a $25.00 cancellation
fee. Please fax or email your cancellation notification to Jason Balliet at
jjballie@lancastergenral.org
.
Course Registration:
It is strongly recommended that you register early for this program.
Registration is due by APRIL 15. If registering after April 15, please
include a late registration fee of $25. Registrations will be accepted on a
first come, first served basis according to the date registration forms and
payments are received.
Standard Registration Fees:
All Lectures and Breakfast
$110 for Pathologists’ Assistants for both days
$60 for Pathologists’ Assistants for one day
$60 for students for both days
$35 for students for one day
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging is available for the MAPA Conference at the
Lancaster Arts Hotel
Please call (717)299-3000 to book your room by May 8
to receive a special rate.
Reference the MAPA Room Block when booking. The
rate is available May 29 and 30.
http://www.lancasterartshotel.com/