Overview

 

Event Information:

Keynote Speaker: C. Richard Boland, MD​​​​​​​ - "Lynch Syndrome: An Insider's Perspective"
Date: March 17, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm EST
Location: Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.,
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Please join us for a one-day symposium to learn more about cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome and the state-of-the-art strategies and ongoing treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from a multi-disciplinary team of experts at the forefront of ground-breaking research and discovery.  Please note this is a hybrid event- you can attend in-person or opt for a virtual viewing experience, however there will be some portions of the symposium that are not available virtually.

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine 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.
 
Designation of Credit

Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 6.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

Nurses: This program provides 6.0 NCPD hours.

Genetic Counselors: The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized Penn Medicine Lynch Syndrome Program to offer up to 0.52 CEUs or 5.20 Category 1 contact hours for the activity 2025 Lynch Syndrome Symposium. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Who should Attend:

This symposium is designed for patients and their caregivers, family members, advocates and members of the public who may benefit from understanding the cancer risk associated with Lynch syndrome.  Additionally, gastroenterologists, genetics counselors, medical oncologists, primary care physicians and other healthcare professional involved in the treatment of patients with Lynch Syndrome will have the opportunity to learn recent clinical and research advancements in the field.

FAQ's that will be addressed:

  • What is Lynch syndrome?
  • If I have Lynch syndrome, what is my chance of developing colon cancer? 
  • What can I do to prevent cancer if I have Lynch syndrome?
  • What are the latest treatments for Lynch-related cancers?
  • When should my family members be tested for Lynch syndrome? What’s new in Lynch syndrome research?

Directions and Parking information: 

The Rubenstein Auditorium is located in the Smilow Center for Translational Research. 
For public transportation, directions, and parking information, go to PennMedicine.org/Perelman/ visitor_info. 
The Smilow Center for Translational Research is located adjacent to the Perelman Center and is conveniently reached by several public transportation routes. 
• Amtrak, 30th Street Station 
• Septa Regional Rail (University City Station) 
• LUCY - Loop Through University City 
• NJ PATCO Trains 
Parking is available at the 3600 Civic Center Boulevard Parking Garage. Parking vouchers will be provided at the registration table in the main lobby outside the auditorium. 

For additional information please contact Samantha Halter