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Fellows Course 2025


Thursday, May 1
7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Course Moderators: Deborah Farr, MD, FACS; Andrea Madrigrano, MD
Faculty: Carinne W. Anderson, MD, FACS; Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS; Fedra Fallahian, MD; Deborah Farr, MD, FACS; Brigid K. Killelea, MD, MPH, FACS; Andrea Madrigrano, MD; Stephanie Serres, MD, PhD; Alyssa D. Throckmorton, MD, FACS

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
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
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
10:00 AM
Industry Hands-on With Break
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
12:30 PM
Breast Fellows Luncheon
1:00 PM
Adjourn