Fellows Course 2025
7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Course Description:
This program, which is being offered free of charge, is designed for breast surgery fellows participating in a year-long multidisciplinary breast fellowship program, as well as residents entering or interested in participating in a breast fellowship. The lectures will provide supplemental information on a number of relevant topics for those about to begin practice, including genetics, genomics, neoadjuvant therapies, clinical trials, adjuvant therapies, and salary negotiation information.
Criteria for Participation:
The Fellows Course is a special supplemental course designed to address the unique needs of current and prospective breast fellows. Participation in the program is reserved for fellows participating in a year-long multidisciplinary breast surgery fellowship program and residents entering or interested in a breast fellowship. Fellows who are registered for the annual meeting may attend this program free of charge. However, attendees must also pre-register for the Fellows Course. All nonmember fellows or residents must provide a letter from their program director verifying their status to register for the Fellows Course 2024 and must email registration@breastsurgeons.org to register and attach documentation.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Provide relevant information to graduating breast fellows who are about to begin practice and residents entering a fellowship program
- Summarize and strengthen key concepts obtained during fellowship regarding diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and high-risk patients
- Outline available clinical trials
CME Credit Information:
No CME will be offered for this course.
Onsite Agenda:
6:30 AM | Check-in and Breakfast
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7:00 AM | Welcome and Introduction
Deborah Farr, MD, FACS; Andrea Madrigrano, MD |
7:03 AM | Billing and Coding
Carinne W. Anderson, MD, FACS |
7:45 AM | Clinical Trials: The Past and the Future
Brigid K. Killelea, MD, MPH, FACS |
8:00 AM | Industry Spotlight Presentations
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8:30 AM | Transition from Fellow to Attending
Fedra Fallahian, MD |
9:00 AM | Benign Breast Disease: What to Excise and What to Monitor
Stephanie Serres, MD, PhD |
9:30 AM | Industry Spotlight Presentations
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10:00 AM | Industry Hands-on With Break
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11:00 AM | Breast Cancer Genetics
Andrea Madrigrano, MD |
11:20 AM | Continuing Education
Deborah Farr, MD, FACS |
11:30 AM | Breast Imaging
Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS |
11:45 AM | Demystifying Collaborative Groups and Clinical Trials: How to Get Involved and Know What’s Available
Alyssa D. Throckmorton, MD, FACS |
12:00 PM | Industry Spotlight Presentations
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12:30 PM | Breast Fellows Luncheon
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1:00 PM | Adjourn
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