Psychosocial Oncology: What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient

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Registration Deadline: May 1, 2027

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Deliver a comprehensive two-day, Harvard-accredited virtual conference that equips clinicians with essential skills in psychosocial oncology, from managing cancer-related mental health conditions to addressing substance use, bereavement, and supportive care needs across diverse patient populations.

  • Live Online

This course is taught online in real time.

 

Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 180 days after the end of the course.

$525

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Continuing Education

Earn up to:
14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.

Two Days

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Overview

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be offering its third annual virtual conference accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course, which was expanded to two days based on audience feedback, will focus on the psychosocial care of patients living with cancer. With 1 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life, there is an increasing need for cancer-related training among health care professionals.

On conference day one, psychosocial oncology experts will discuss and review the impact of cancer on the mental health of patients, caregivers, and families throughout the trajectory of cancer care starting at diagnosis, through treatment, and survivorship. Health care providers will learn about the diagnosis and management of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and demoralization, as well as opportunities for interventions to improve quality of life and coping. Day two will feature expert discussion of substance use disorders, the role of psychedelics and cannabis in oncology care, and deeper exploration of navigating challenging patient interactions, bereavement, support groups, and the care of young adults and pediatric populations.

All clinicians interested in learning more about the care of individuals living with cancer are encouraged to attend, including psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and primary care providers.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify psychosocial stressors faced by patients living with cancer.
  • Recognize skills in managing the psychosocial needs of these patients.
  • Assess the impact of cancer and cancer treatments on patients and their support systems.

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Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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Who Should Participate

Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Specialty, Social workers, Psychiatrists Physicians, Psychologists, and Others

Faculty

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.

 

Course Directors

Courtney Bitz, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Ilana Braun, MD

Stephen Conway, MD

Elizabeth Farrell, MSW, LICSW

Joan Hanania, PhD

Tricia Hughes, MSW, LICSW

Michelle Jacobo, PhD

Eileen Joyce, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Kate Lally, MD, FACP, FAAHPM

Leora Lowenthal, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C, MPA, FAOSW

Amanda Moment, MSW, LICSW

Sue Morris, PsyD

Rebecca Morse, MSW, LICSW, SIFI

Anna "Nina" C. Muriel, MD, MPH

John Peteet, MD

Katiuska Ramirez, MD

Roxanne Sholevar, MD

Timothy Steinhoff, MD

Stephanie Tung, MD

Carrie C. Wu, MD

Miryam Yusufov, PhD

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Course Fees

Registration Details

You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment. Prices include CME credit, electronic syllabus. Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 180 days after the end of the course. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration. 

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Role Course Fee
Physician (MD/DO) $525
Nurse (RN/APRN) $325
PA $325
Psychologist $325
Resident/Fellow $150
Social Worker $275
Allied Health Professional / Other $275

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Harvard Medical School 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.

Live/Live Online Courses: To receive CME/CE credit, learners are required to complete the course evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, you will be able to claim your credit and download your certificate. All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.

Online Courses: To receive CME/CE credit, learners must pass the course post-test and complete the course evaluation in order to claim credit before the final day of the accreditation period. Learners have access to the course for 60 days after the accreditation period has expired.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure. 

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Harvard Medical School is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 14.75 general continuing education credits.  

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.

Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following Institute of Medicine Core Competencies:

  • Provide Patient-Centered Care
  • Work in Interdisciplinary Teams
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice

This course is designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

  • Patient Care and Procedural Skills
  • Medical Knowledge
  • Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Disclaimer & Disclosure

CME activities accredited by Harvard Medical School are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of competency. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgment before making clinical decisions of any kind.

Note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is calculated based on submission of a preliminary agenda and may be subject to change.

In accord with the disclosure policy of the Medical School as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), course planners, speakers, and content reviewers have been asked to disclose any relationships they have to companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. In addition, faculty have been asked to list any off-label uses of pharmaceuticals and/or devices for investigational or non-FDA approved purposes that they plan to discuss.

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