OVERVIEW

Updates in Medical Oncology 2026 is organized by Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) and will be held on May 14, 2026 at Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Overview:
Updates in Clinical Oncology will provide a review of recent development in the therapy of cancers and related diseases. Speakers will focus on emerging therapies in the clinical arena, including discussion of the practical aspects of therapy, supportive care and therapy related toxicities. Immunotherapies across all disease areas, cellular therapies in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, innovative supportive care, and management of toxicities will be covered.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, healthcare team members will be able to:

Analyze recent advances in the delivery of immunotherapies to patients with cancers.
Evaluate the of artificial intelligence in the management of patients with oncologic diseases.
Apply concepts in supportive care and integrative medicine to the care of patients with oncologic diseases.
Summarize the role of professional societies in driving change in the care of patients with cancer.
Explain the presentation and management of patients with thyroid cancer.
Summarize the off target toxicities of immuno-therapies used in cancer care.

KEY DATES

14 May, 2026

Event Start Date

14 May, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 5.75 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for 5.75 credit contact hours of continuing education credit. Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following the completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor.

Physicians Assistants: Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 5.25 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers 5.25 nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

5.75 Contact Hours

5.75 AAPA

SPEAKERS

Joanne Filicko-O'Hara

MDOncology, Internal Medicine

Ihuoma Njoku

MDPsychiatry

Nathan Handley

MD, MBAIntegrative Medicine, Internal Medicine

Sarah Gordon

DOInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology

REBECCA MASEL

MDInternal Medicine

Atrayee Mallick

MDOncology, Internal Medicine

Clifford A. Hudis

MD, FACP, FASCOOncology, Internal Medicine

Aziz Nazha

MDHematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine

Jason Lee

MDDermatopathology, Dermatology

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantStudentsNursesMedical StudentsClinical Research and DevelopmentHealthcare ProvidersNurse PractitionersFellowsResident Physician

SPECIALITIES

Medical OncologyRadiation OncologySurgery

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University

1001 Locust St

DISCLAIMER

Successful Completion

To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, June 4, 2026. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.