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This event is for anyone interested in learning more about women's health and cancer - patients, survivors, health care professionals, caregivers and the general public. Regardless of your age, gender, or cancer experience, this event will provide a supportive learning experience.

Professional development for health care continues to be a priority for this event. There are opportunities for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, radiologic technologists, social workers and others to strengthen their base of knowledge and earn credits.

History of the Conference: In 2022, the Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation gave $1 million to create the Patti O'Brien, MD Women's Health and Cancer Fund which will support the conference into the future.

The event offers continuing education credit to a number of health-related professions including but not limited to:

• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
• Pharmacists
• Radiologic Technologists
• Registered Dietician
• Social Workers
• Physical Therapists
• Allied Mental Health
• Psychology

If you have questions about continuing education credit, please contact �պ����� Continuing Medical & Interprofessional Education at �պ�����CMIE@med.uvm.edu.

"I thought it was wonderful to be able to be virtual and yet also have great video of the conference goers. I loved that during the Q and A I could see people around the room--it gave me a sense of "being there" even though I was remote."

“I found [the plenary] to be not only informative, but helpful to hear a patient's perspective. It was also great to see providers from many different aspects of oncology care and beyond.”

"I loved getting the acupuncture ‘sample’. I had always hesitated to go because I don’t like needles, but this was not bad and even in a noisy room I was able to relax and benefit… I will look further into using acupuncture now.” "

2024 Conference Theme: "Oncology and the Environment"

The interplay between cancer and the environment is experienced on many levels. In this year’s 27th annual conference we explored the cellular environment, our mental and social environment, toxins in the environment, our gut microbiome, our planetary environment and so much more.

Link to 2024 Conference Page

2023 Conference Theme: "The Changing Landscape of Cancer"

Our understanding of the patient experience, clinical treatments, and realities of a cancer diagnosis is evolving. Join us to explore changes in nutrition, sexual health, stories and strategies for living with and beyond cancer, trauma-informed care, new treatments, and so much more.

2022 Conference Theme: 25th Anniversary Celebration

Questions about this year's conference? Email Rachel Zwynenburg at rachel.zwynenburg@med.uvm.edu