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To promote the utilization of
Physician Assistants in the delivery
of exceptional care to people with cancer and related disorders

 

APAO 16th Annual Conference:
September 19-22, 2013
Sheraton Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA
CLICK HERE for program information
Click here to register online.

 

Call for Volunteers:
APAO Needs YOU!

 

The strength and future of the APAO depends upon dedicated volunteers!
Please consider volunteering your time and talents to APAO projects, efforts, or committees! You can make a difference with APAO while building your network of contacts, strengthening your resume and qualifications, and helping to promote the oncology PA profession and ultimately improving patient care.

 

Would you please consider joining our APAO volunteer workforce?

CLICK HERE for more information on getting involved!

Thanks to all those who participated in the 15th Annual APAO Conference, including Best of ASCO®!

Our 2012 Annual Conference was a huge success!  We had wonderful presentations and great participation!  We enjoyed beautiful weather and had a chance to meet several new members and volunteers!

We will have post-conference update soon, including some pictures. If you have some pictures to contribute, please send them to apao@kmgnet.com.

Hope to see you again next year in Philadelphia (Sept 19 - 22, 2013)!  See attached SAVE THE DATE flyer!

 

APAO Conference

Congratulations to our 2012 - 2013 Board of Directors!

We are pleased to announce our 2012-13 APAO Board of Directors. 

  • President - Heather Hylton, PA-C
  • President-Elect - Michele Neskey, PA-C
  • Treasurer - Heidi Niell, PA-C
  • Secretary - Richard Lindsay, PA-C
  • Directors-at-Large (2) - Julie Hurley, PA-C and Evgeny Mikler, PA-C
  • Immediate Past President - Steven Wei, PA-C

Congratulations to our 2013 APAO Scholarship Recipient!

The APAO is pleased to announce the recipient of our 2013 APAO Scholarship

Matthew Stinson, PA-S

Matthew is currently a student at University of Utah PA Program who is expected to graduate in August 2013. He currently serves as the class president and is described by his program director as a “fine example of a professional PA student”. Matthew has completed rotations in Myeloma, Stem Cell Transplant, Oncology ICU, and Radiation Oncology. He has also volunteered in Free Clinics and has shadowed physicians in pediatric oncology. He is described by his colleague as a mature, clinically oriented professional who is extremely helpful in caring for patients. Upon graduation, Matthew will be working at the Radiation Oncology Department of the Calaway Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. In his essay, Matthew states: “I enjoy the complexity of medicine, the challenge of taking care of patients both physically and emotionally, and the art of finding light in the darkest situations.”

Congratulations to Matthew and to the rest of the scholarship finalists and participants!

Apryl Sarabiaa presents a check to Matthew Stinson, PA-S

The Focus Under Forty™ Curriculum

Each year, more than 70,000 adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer.  Get tips and tools on how to address the specific needs of this patient population, which often get overlooked.
APAO has partnered with Livestrong and ASCO University® to bring you this series of free, CME-accredited, eLearning activities aimed specifically at caring for patients between the ages of 15-39.

Curriculum Includes Courses on:

  • Cancer Care
  • Clinical Trials
  • Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Role of the Primary Care Physician in Cancer Care
  • Fertility Preservation Issues in Females
  • Fertility Preservation Issues in Males
  • Melanoma
  • Supportive Care
  • Survivorship

For more information, please click here.  

For more information about other collaborative efforts with ASCO, please click here.

Become an APAO Volunteer

The following committees represent some key initiatives in helping APAO expand our membership, increase our services, and reach our goals.

  1. Membership
  2. Professional Practice Network (Hospital/ Academic Center and Community Oncology Network)
  3. Education/ CME
  4. Website/ Newsletter
  5. National Advocacy and Legislation 
  6. Student Outreach and Scholarship
  7. Conference Planning

Would you please consider joining our APAO volunteer workforce?  Click here for more information.

Other volunteer opportunities may include serving as an APAO liaison to other oncology groups. If you are interested in volunteering in any of the above committees, or even other areas not listed, please contact us, or contact the APAO committee chair.

We look forward to your participation and continued involvement with the APAO!

Sincerely,

Heather Hylton, PA-C

APAO President 2012 - 2013