22nd Annual American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Conference

22nd Annual American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Conference is organized by American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) and will be held from Mar 05 - 07, 2025 at The Westin Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Conference Theme: Strengthening Bridges Between Research and Clinical Practice: New Perspectives in Psychosocial Oncology

Description:
Developments in psychosocial oncology that include changes to health care systems, advances in oncology, an increase in complex care needs, and greater attention to social determinants of health - demand adaptation, growth, and innovation.  Always ahead of the curve, APOS was founded on the belief that all individuals benefit from coming together to innovate and advance the field of psychosocial oncology through research, practice, education, and advocacy. This Annual Conference seeks to emphasize and celebrate connections with one another and our community partners, sharing new perspectives for workforce growth and professional development, clinician resilience, innovations in care delivery models, and evidence-based care.

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) was formed to bring together professionals working in the psychological, behavioral and social aspects of cancer. Its mission is to network professionals from all disciplines working in psychosocial oncology. Over five hundred psychosocial oncology professionals gather at APOS' annual conference to share new research and clinical innovations. 

Conference Objectives:
The aim for the 2025 Annual Conference is to build personal and professional connections, strengthen our psychosocial oncology community, and advance knowledge as APOS leads the way through the changing landscape of psychosocial oncology via these objectives:

1. Education/training. Define training priorities for the field of psychosocial oncology that reflect the evolving landscape of cancer care and the diverse needs of our programs and trainees from all disciplines (psychology, social work, psychiatry, etc.). This includes special focus on networking to facilitate meaningful relationships, professional advancement, program development, and expanding psychosocial oncology training to improve access and utilization of psychosocial oncology in underserved communities.

2. Clinical Practice. Redefine the role of the psychosocial oncology clinician and how we deliver cancer care, with a focus on building a community within and across cancer care settings. Of special interest is offering tools and receiving mentorship around evolving models of care and strategies to enhance clinician resilience that is inclusive of all members in the multidisciplinary field of psychosocial oncology.

3. Research. Identify innovative models for extending the reach of psychosocial care to all impacted by cancer. Special emphasis will be placed on novel and sustainable digital health interventions with potential for wide implementation and the goal of ensuring equitable access to all patients, survivors and caregivers.

4. Advocacy. Translate scientific findings into opportunities for advocacy - from policy level to professional wellness and patient advocate inclusion - fostering the diverse views and expertise of our membership.

Pre-Conference Workshops - Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Developing Caregiver Clinical Services:

• Developing Caregiver Clinical Services: Part 1 Background, Identifying Champions and Staffing, Referrals and Screening, Diagnosis and Billing - Allison Applebaum
• Developing Caregiver Clinical Services: Part 2: Approaches to Care and Training, Marketing, and Evaluation - Nick Odom

Managing Sleep Impairments in Oncology: Best Practices in Multidisciplinary Approaches to Care

• Screening for Sleep and Behavioral Interventions for Insomnia in Cancer Patients and Survivors - Eric Zhou
• Understanding the Complicated Causes of Sleep Impairments in Cancer - Kaleena Chilcote
• Evidenced-Based Pharmacological Management of Insomnia - Shiyao Wang

Let's Talk About It: Sex, Cancer and What Every Cancer Clinician Needs to Know

• Sharon Bober
• Christian Nelson