6th Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner Conference (SOAP)

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LIVESurgical OncologyAdvanced PractitionerAdvanced Practice Providers

Thursday, April 29, 2027, 7:00 AM - Saturday, May 1, 2027, 5:30 PM, UT MD Anderson - Duncan Building (CPB), Floor 8, Houston, TX


AAPA Category 1 CME (18.75 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (18.75 hours)

The SOAP (Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner) Conference aims to foster collaboration and share best practices among Advanced Practice Providers in surgical oncology. The activity program is dedicated to presenting the latest evidence on the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of solid tumor malignancies, and enhancing multi-disciplinary management for medical professionals involved in patient care and clinical research. The activity will build on previous successes, offering Advanced Practice Providers a premier platform for peer-to-peer learning, specialized surgical oncology training, and professional growth.

1. Evaluate recent advances in the surgical management of solid tumors and integrate relevant techniques and approaches into clinical practice
2. Describe fundamentals of solid tumor imaging, and how to review and interpret pertinent findings from cross sectional imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
3. Assess and apply procedural, diagnostic, and perioperative care strategies relevant to surgical oncology practice to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
4. Examine and illustrate the changing role of the advanced practice professionals in the delivery of oncology care for surgical patients in various practice settings, including the ambulatory clinic, inpatient hospital, and the surgical assist role.

REGISTRATION TO OPEN OCTOBER 29, 2027

Location:
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Duncan Building (CPB)
Conference Center, Floor 8
1155 Pressler Street
Houston, Texas  77030

Sponsored by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Division of Surgery

The 6th Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner Conference registration opens at NOON on Thursday, April 29, 2027 and adjourns at 5:30 PM, Saturday, May 1, 2027. 

The welcome reception is scheduled for Friday, April 30, 2027, at 6:00 PM immediately after the conference adjourns for the day. Reception venue/location to be announced at a later date. Transportation will be provided from the conference to the venue.

Click Here for Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract submission deadline: January 29, 2027, 11:59PM

REGISTRATION TO OPEN OCTOBER 29, 2027

The deadline for advanced registration is Friday, April 5, 2027.

We accept the following forms of payment:

• Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)

• Check (payable to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center through U.S. banks only)

Mail checks to:

Continuing Professional Education – Unit 1781
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box 301407
Houston, TX 77230-1407

Telephone registrations are not accepted.

When registering online a receipt (confirmation letter) will be automatically emailed to the e-mail address you list on the on-line registration form.  Once your payment has been made, a receipt can be found in the MyCE tab of your PEP@MD Anderson account.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
The registration fee, minus a $50.00 administration-handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before Friday, April 5, 2027.  No refunds will be granted after these dates. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check.

The Department of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.  In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of Continuing Professional Education, is limited to the registration fee. CPE will refund the full registration fee.

The Department of Continuing Professional Education, reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available. 

Ground Transportation

Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU). The following ground transportations are available to and from the airports to the Medical Center.

• Uber and Lyft

• Taxicabs: Yellow Cab 713-236-1111; Fiesta Cab 713-225-2666

Special Assistance

• Contact the Department of Continuing Professional Education, at 713-792-2223 or [email protected] if you have any ADA accommodation needs.

Parking Information and Directions

Joint Accredited Statement

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 Designation
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity will award 18.75 Nursing Contact Hours which includes APRN (hours pending) Pharmacotherapeutics credit.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 18.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the educational content of a certified continuing education (CE) activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. There is no minimum financial threshold. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used on or by patients. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the start of the activity.