Advocate Health Pulmonary Oncology 2025 Summit: Pathways to Precision

Charlotte, NC US
November 7, 2025 to November 8, 2025

This premier conference is dedicated to advancing the field of pulmonary oncology. This event will bring together leading experts, including physicians in pulmonary medicine, interventional pulmonary, thoracic oncology, respiratory therapy, lung cancer navigation and others who work in the lung cancer space.

Over the course of two days, attendees will explore the latest innovations and updates in interventional pulmonology, pathology optimization for lung biopsies, advanced lung imaging, with an emphasis on quality outcomes and operational excellence. The conference will feature a series of insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions designed to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Whether you are a lung nodule and cancer navigator, administrator, data analyst in thoracic oncology, student, resident, or fellow looking to deepen your understanding of cutting-edge therapies or network with peers and industry leaders, the Advocate Health Pulmonary Oncology 2025 Summit promises to be an invaluable experience for all attendees committed to the fight against lung cancer.

This conference is being held in person in Charlotte, NC.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:00am - 5:00pm EST on November 7 & 8:00am - 12:40pm EST on November 8

Target Audience

This course is intended for Physicians, APPs and Nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Explain the latest advancements in lung cancer diagnostics, including low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, to improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy.
  2. Discuss best practices for pathology optimization in lung biopsies, focusing on techniques that enhance the precision and yield of bronchoscopic procedures.
  3. Recognize innovative imaging technologies and their applications in pulmonary oncology, including advanced lung imaging methods that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  4. Identify and understand the gaps in lung cancer diagnostics and treatments, and develop strategies to close these gaps by improving access to cutting-edge technologies and specialized care teams.
  5. Employ collaboration among various healthcare professionals, including pulmonologists, oncologists, respiratory therapists, and nurse practitioners, to implement comprehensive and multidisciplinary approaches to lung cancer care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.25 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 11.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 11.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 11.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 11.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 11.25 Physician Associates Credit
    Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Course opens: 
06/06/2025
Course expires: 
12/30/2026
Event starts: 
11/07/2025 - 7:00am CST
Event ends: 
11/08/2025 - 11:40am CST
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Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute: Sandra & Leon Levine Auditorium
1237 Harding Place
Charlotte, NC 28204
United States

Hotel Registration Discount for out-of-town participants - Book by Friday, October 17
Book your discounted rate for the Pulmonary Oncology Summit 2025 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown.

Follow this link for information and to make a reservation at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown

Faculty

    Abdul Alraiyes, MD | Advocate Health
    Hasnain Bawadam, MD | Advocate Health
    Rabih Bechara, MD | Advocate Health
    Krish Bhadra, MD | CHI Memorial Hospital
    Andy Cook, CRNA | Advocate Health
    Megan Dell, DO | Advocate Health
    Max Diddams, MD | Advocate Health
    Darcy Doege, RN | Advocate Health
    John Doty, MD | Advocate Health
    Kia Dungan, PA-C | Advocate Health
    Susan Garwood, MD | HCA Healthcare
    Veronica Getz, MBA | Advocate Health
    Uzair Ghori, MD | Advocate Health
    Jeff Hagen, MD | Advocate Health
    Dan Haggstrom, MD | Advocate Health
    Josh Heinzerling, MD | Advocate Health
    Holli Helms, MHA | Advocate Health
    Hannah Holbrook, RT(R) | Advocate Health
    Brad Icard, DO | FirstHealth of the Carolinas
    Leisa Lackey, MBA | Advocate Health
    Jonner Lowe, NP | Advocate Health
    Joe Mammarapallil, MD | Duke Health University
    Raul Mendoza, MD | Advocate Health
    Jorge Mercado, MD | NYU Lagone Health
    Ben Merritt, CRNA | Advocate Health
    Bhanu Patibandla, MD | Peace Health
    Christina Powell, PA | Advocate Health
    Lisa Powell, RRT | Advocate Health
    Huzaifah Salat, MD | Aurora Health
    Frank Schneider, MD | Advocate Health
    Trisha Shattuck, MD | Advocate Health
    Cindy Sing, NP | Advocate Health
    Jaspal Singh, MD | Advocate Health
    Jamie Swartz, RN | Advocate Health
    Ralph Wilson, MBA | Advocate Health

    Disclosure

    Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

     

    Accreditation Statement

    In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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 Statement(s)

    American Medical Association (AMA) 
    Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
    Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

    American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
    Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

    Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE)
    This program has been approved for 11.30 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care. Course # 194856000

    Board Recognition Statement(s)

    American Board of Surgery (ABS)
    Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

     

    Available Credit

    • 11.25 American Board of Surgery
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
    • 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
      Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 11.25 Attendance
      Attendance Credit
      • 11.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 11.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
      Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 11.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
    • 11.25 Physician Associates Credit
      Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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