The Multidisciplinary Tumor Board unites surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, genetics, and supportive care teams to review complex breast cancer cases, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Apply practical strategies for providing effective and compassionate care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Withdrawal Syndromes

The assessment of Non-Invasive Cardiology testing for adult cardiac disease utilizing appropriate methods of quantification of heart function, applying appropriate principles and hemodynamics for the assessment of valvular heart disease, with the goal to enhance and update physicians, cardiac sonographers and allied health professionals' knowledge and clinical skills. Provide the opportunity for dialog and debate with the non-invasive cardiology team and experts on topics related to cardiovascul...

Trainees and faculty present educational in-house cases (seen at any of our Penn Medicine locations and/or CHOP) at this conference and should be prepared to discuss the pathologic findings and render a differential diagnosis.

This conference will provide educational content related to quality improvement in healthcare and anesthesiology. Major themes include QI science, performance improvement science, feedback about safety events and implementation of best practices. We will review current departmental data and leverage the conference to amplify learning systems on transformation to a high reliability organization.

This is a recurring multi-disciplinary tumor board to review thyroid cancer and thyroid neoplasm cases and provide team-based management recommendations.

Using examples including organ transplantation and influenza, this course provides an overview of how clinicians and policymakers have approached the rationing of health care resources, as well as an ethical framework that can inform present and future rationing and resource allocation decisions. During the course, we delineate a system for ethically allocating resources based on 4 principles: Treating people equally. Favoring the worst off. Maximizing total benefits. Promoti...

As death rates from substance use disorders escalate, clinicians seek knowledge and awareness of opioid stewardship practices: approaches to opioid alternatives and judicious use of opioids in the treatment of painful conditions. Additional focus will be on prevention of substance use disorders and identification and treatment of substance use disorders with evidence based medications. Participants will understand the impact of the evolving drug supply in supporting patients with substance use ...

Content Last Review Date: September 3, 2024Pennsylvania Substance Use Navigation Program Educational Modules for Implementing MOUD in Emergency Departments 1. Driving the Cultural Shift: Reducing Stigma in the Emergency Department (ED) Topics covered: a) EDs are an entry point to treatment b) Addiction is a treatable chronic condition c) Changing the thought process around MOUD in the ED and eliminating biases that may affect quality of care d) Review screening opportunities 2. Harm Reduction...

At Penn Medicine, our program has grown in response to the devastating impact of opioid use in our vulnerable community. Yet, based on electronic medical record data, fewer than 20% of patients receive MOUDs while admitted to the hospital, and there are treatment needs in our community that are not addressed by our outpatient clinics. Now is the time to expand provider readiness and equity in treating OUD by preparing our clinical staff at Penn Medicine to provide comprehensive addiction care wi...