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Forward8th Annual Radiation Oncology Education for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Leah N. Francis, P.A.-C. and Sydney L. Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
October 9 - 11, 2025 - Loews Coronado Bay Resort - Coronado, California
The objective of the course is to increase our knowledge and to bring together our practice initiatives including treatment and coordination of care among Advanced Practice Providers of Radiation Oncology. Information will be discussed with all of the advanced practice providers within the specialty regarding symptom management and care of the patient undergoing radiation treatments.
Target Audience
This course is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify the implications for radiation treatment in the curative and palliative setting.
- Recognize how to manage side effects for a patient undergoing radiation treatment.
- Describe how radiobiology is utilized to design and treat different tumor types such as prostate and lung cancers.
- Recognize how to manage side effects for a patient undergoing post treatment surveillance.
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.
8th Annual Radiation Oncology Education for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant |
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Coronado, CA |
October 9-11, 2025 |
All Presentations Pacific Time |
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | |
6:00 am | Registration and Breakfast |
7:00 am | Welcome and Introduction Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
7:15 am | Role of the APP in Radiation Oncology Daniel W. Golden, M.D., MHPE & Sarah Anderson, APRN, D.N.P. |
8:00 am | Brachytherapy: Where we started, where we are now Sally Lee, M.S., DABMP |
8:45 am | Playing it Safe: Effects of Systemic Therapies and Radiation Nicole N. Moffett, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. |
9:30 am | Q&A Panel Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
9:45 am | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
10:00 am | Imaging and Radiology for Radiation Oncology APPs Molly Tate, M.S.N., FNP-C |
10:45 am | Developing Patient Education in Radiation Oncology Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
11:30 am | Radiation Oncology for Benign Conditions Amanda F. Meyer, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
12:15 pm | Q&A Panel Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
12:30 pm | ADJOURN – Leisure |
5:00 pm | Radiate & Relate: Welcome Reception & Networking |
6:00 pm | ADJOURN – End of Day 1 |
Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
6:00 am | Breakfast |
7:00 am | Radiation Biology Anne W. Rajkumar, M.D. |
8:30 am | Q&A Panel Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C.. |
8:40 am | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
8:50 am | Radiation for Head and Neck Cancers Laura A. McGrath, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. |
9:30 am | Radiation for Indolent Lymphomas Rachael M. Guenzel, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
10:00 am | Q&A Panel Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
10:10 am | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
10:20 am | Genitourinary Radiation – Practice Updates Jonathan E. Moonen, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
11:00 am | Plasmacytoma and Multiple Myeloma Shelby E. Kern, P.A.-C., M.S. |
11:40 am | Central Nervous System Malignancies Kate Martin, P.A.-C. |
12:20 pm | Q&A Panel Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
12:35 pm | ADJOURN – End of Day 2 |
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
6:00 am | Breakfast |
7:00 am | SBRT Lung Cancer Updates and Tumor Board Cases Yolanda I. Garces, M.D. |
7:45 am | Updated Care for Acute Radiation Side Effects Bridgett Harr, D.N.P., APRN-CNP, AOCNP |
8:15 am | Feasibility of an APP Fellowship Program Bridgett Harr, D.N.P., APRN-CNP, AOCNP |
8:30 am | Pain Management Pearls for the Radiation Oncology Clinician Emily A. Olson, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. |
9:15 am | Q&A Panel Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
9:30 am | Coffee Break and Exhibits |
9:45 am | Implementing Integrative Approaches in Radiation Oncology Heather Montane, P.A.-C., M.S., R.D. |
10:30 am | Navigating Survivorship: GPS for Radiation Oncology NP’s and PA’s Kaye T. Sturz, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P., M.S. |
11:30 am | Q&A Panel – Recap and Review Sydney Schone, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. & Leah Francis, P.A.-C. |
11:45 am | ADJOURN – End of Day 3 |
Perched on a 15-acre peninsula, there’s simply nothing like our destination, surrounded by shimmering bay waters and the San Diego skyline. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at the group rate starting at $269 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. Reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of September 17, 2025, whichever comes first.
Please follow the LINK to make your reservation.
Rooms are limited and early booking is encouraged. Please note a Resort Fee is $19.50 per night plus tax for registered group guests only. Parking charges are subject to 25% discount, including valet and self-parking.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual 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 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 15.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses 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 15.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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 | 5.25 |
| Friday | 5.25 |
| Saturday | 4.50 |
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
- 15.00 AAPA Category 1
- 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.00 ANCC
- 15.00 Attendance
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the 8th Annual Radiation Oncology Education for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant conference and welcome your financial support.
Please review the Exhibitor Prospectus here.
If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at our course, please email Raegan Westfall at westfall.raegan@mayo.edu
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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