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7th Annual NC AYA Oncology Symposium: ''Building Academic and Community Partnerships in AYA Oncology: Challenges and Opportunities''

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7th Annual NC AYA Oncology Symposium: ''Building Academic and Community Partnerships in AYA Oncology: Challenges and Opportunities''

Location

Rizzo Center at UNC Chapel Hill
150 Dubose Home Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Dates & Times

Oct 24, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

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The 7th Annual North Carolina Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, advocates, and community partners committed to advancing cancer care for adolescents and young adults. This year's theme emphasizes the vital role of community oncology outreach and engagement, with a focus on building meaningful connections between academic institutions and community-based providers.

Designed to inspire collaboration and innovation, the symposium will feature presentations, expert-led panels, and lived experience narratives addressing key challenges and opportunities across the AYA cancer care continuum:

  • Screening and Diagnostic Challenges & Opportunities
  • Treatment Challenges & Opportunities
  • Survivorship Challenges & Opportunities

Attendees will also engage in interactive breakout sessions that encourage deeper discussion and hands-on problem-solving, including strategies and resources for effective outreach.

Additional learning and networking opportunities include:

  • AYA 101 Workshop (7:45 AM – 8:30 AM): An optional session offering an overview of mental health, fertility, financial, social, and medical considerations unique to AYA patients.
  • Happy Hour (4:45 PM – 5:30 PM): An optional informal gathering immediately following the symposium, designed to foster community-building and networking.


Agenda
7:45 am - 8:30 amOptional AYA 101 Workshop
8:30 am - 9:00 amContinental Breakfast & Registration
9:00 am - 9:15 amWelcoming Remarks
9:15 am - 10:15 amKeynote Presentations | Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD and Allison Grimes, MD, MSCI
10:15 am - 10:30 amBreak
10:30 am - 11:30 amScreening/Diagnostic Challenges & Opportunities in AYA Care
11:30 am - 12:30 pmTreatment Challenges & Opportunities in AYA Care
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmLunch and Networking
1:30 pm - 2:45 pmSurvivorship Challenges & Opportunities in AYA Care
2:45 pm - 3:00 pmBreak
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreakout Working Groups
4:30 pm - 4:45 pmClosing remarks
4:45 pm - 5:30 pmOptional Happy Hour


**By registering for this symposium, you are granting permission for your registration information to be shared with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Duke Cancer Institute who are partners of this continuing education activity.

This year's NC AYA Oncology Symposium will be held in collaboration with the AYACC Conference 2025, which will take place the day prior to the symposium at the same location. This partnership is designed to enrich the experience for attendees by expanding networking opportunities, boosting overall participation, and fostering a seamless continuum of learning for those interested in both events. Separate registration is required for AYACC Conference 2025, please register at https://ayacc.net/conference-2025/

Accommodations
See local hotels below for room availability:

  • Aloft Chapel Hill
    1001 South Hamilton Road,
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, 27517
    919-932-7772
    Book Online Here

  • Courtyard Chapel Hill
    100 Marriott Way
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517
    919-883-0700
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  • The Carolina Inn
    211 Pittsboro Street
    Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    919 933 2001
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    • Jointly provided by
    UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterMountain AHEC

    In collaboration with
    Atrium Health Levine CancerDuke Cancer Institute


Audience

Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Medical Assistants, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Psychologists, LPNs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Physical and Speech Therapists, Social Workers, and Community and Non-Profit Advocates

Objectives

check Deepen Understanding of AYA Cancer Care Across the Continuum: From diagnosis to survivorship, attendees will gain an increased awareness of how age-specific needs intersect with healthcare systems and will be able to describe the challenges and opportunities for providing care to AYAs
check Collaborate on Resource Development and Institutional Strategy: Participants will engage in group brainstorming and discussion around questions related to opportunities and challenges in AYA care across diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
check Learn from Diverse Voices Across Academic, Community, and Patient Perspectives: Through keynote presentations, panels, and lived experience narratives, symposium participants will learn from voices from a range of backgrounds, including academic institutions, community oncology settings, and AYA survivors themselves
check Build Connections and Foster Ongoing Collaboration: With dedicated time for networking and informal discussion, participants will have the opportunity to connect with clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors to facilitate efforts at advancing AYA oncology

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$125.00

Applies 6/26/25–10/17/25

Registration Fee

$140.00

Applies 10/18/25–10/24/25

Available Credits

You may need to click the plus signs below to see the credits offered for each session.

  • .000

    No Credit Needed

  • CEU .600

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.60 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 6.000

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.00 Contact Hours.

  • Nursing Contact Hours 6.000

    Participants must attend 80% of the activity to receive credit.

    6.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2476

    Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 6.000

    Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 6.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 6.000

    Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and Duke Cancer Institute. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 6.000

    MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 6.00 hours Category A.

  • .000

    No Credit Needed

  • CEU .100

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.10 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 1.000

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.00 Contact Hours.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 1.000

    Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 1.000

    Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and Duke Cancer Institute. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 1.000

    MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 1.00 hours Category A.

    • Speakers

    Alison Brenner, PhD, MPH
    Kristine E. Breski
    Samuel Brotkin, PhD
    Allison Grimes, MD, MSci
    Emily R. Haines, PhD
    John Hill, MD
    Michael Humeniuk, MD
    Coleman Mills, III, MA, CCRP
    Whitney A. Mitchelides, MSPH, CCRP
    Karly M. Murphy, PhD, LP, HSP-P
    Jennifer M. Pope, MD
    Hope Reynolds, PT, DPT
    Kevin Shah, MD, MBA
    Andrew Smitherman, MD, MSc
    Juliann Stalls, PhD
    Jacob N. Stein, MD, MPH
    Bridgette Thom, PhD
    Karen M. Winkfield, MD, PhD

    Sessions

    7th Annual NC AYA Oncology Symposium

    7th Annual NC AYA Oncology Symposium: "Building Academic and Community Partnerships in AYA Oncology: Challenges and Opportunities"

    10/24 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

    Optional AYA 101 Workshop
    Optional AYA 101 Workshop

    10/24 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

    Optional AYA 101 Workshop - Not Attending

    10/24 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

    Optional Happy Hour
    Optional Happy Hour

    10/24 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

    Optional Happy Hour - Not Attending

    10/24 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

    Which best describes your primary work setting?
    Academic healthcare institution

    10/24 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

    Community-based healthcare organization

    10/24 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

    Government or public health agency

    10/24 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

    Private practice

    10/24 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

    Other

    10/24 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

    Additional Resources

    Cancellation Policy

    MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

    Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

    • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
    • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
    • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
    • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
    • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
    • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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