Rural Oncology Conference
Your Day at a Glance
CME available through KU Area Health Education Center
Our agenda features a blend of keynote presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, ensuring there’s something for everyone—from clinical insights and policy updates to practical tools for improving patient outcomes.
Join us for this day of learning and collaboration, and leave us equipped with the knowledge and connections to drive meaningful change in rural oncology care. We’re excited to have you on this journey to make a lasting impact!
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Friday, June 6, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration
Check-in and light refreshments.
7:00 PM
Welcoming Address
Zack Schroeder and Wade Swenson, MD
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Social
Networking over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. An opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and exhibitors in an informal setting.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries will be available.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Keynote Address
Topic: Telemedicine
Speaker: Gary Doolittle, MD, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
8:45 AM - 9:20 AM
Session: Incorporating Advocacy into Your Practice
Speaker: Jasmine Kamboj, MD, Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester, Minnesota
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Session: 2025 ASCO and San Antonio Breast Review
Speaker: Emily McGovern, DO, Lakewood Health System, Staples, Minnesota
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Session: Lung Review and VA Oncology Updates
Speaker: Chao Huang, MD, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
11:05 AM - 11:45 AM
Session: The University of Kansas Medical Oncology Community Track Fellowship
Speaker: Prakash Neupane, MD, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Poster Session, Exhibitor Showcase, and Lunch
Explore cutting-edge research and meet exhibitors offering tools and services tailored for rural oncology.
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Session: Successes and Struggles of Outreach Clinics
Speakers:
Phu Truong, MD, Cancer Center of Kansas, Wichita, Kansas
Valerie Davis, NP, Independence, Kansas
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: The Rural Cancer Institute
Speakers:
Zack Schroeder, Wichita, Kansas
Wade Swenson, MD, MPH, MBA, Lakewood Health System
Topic: Addressing the Rural Cancer Gap – Strategies to Improve Early Detection and Treatment Access in Rural Areas.
2:30 Adjournment
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Kansas Medical Center and the Rural Cancer Institute. University of Kansas Medical 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.
Physician: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: ANCC Contact Hours (APRN/RN)
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy: ACPE
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 ACPE knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACPE UAN Number: UAN JA0000311-9999-24-035-L01-P
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Niki Dinkel, Continuing Education Program Manager
The University of Kansas Medical Center
Area Health Education Center - West
Hadley Center
205 East 7th St., Ste. 437
Hays, KS 67601
Phone: 785-628-6128
Fax: 785-628-6034
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