Conference Description

The 4^th version of “Breast Health Updates for Community Providers” is designed to educate primary providers in various capacities across a spectrum of breast disorders. The topics range from survivorship issues such as post treatment cardiac issues and chronic pain following surgery for breast cancer to pregnancy-associated breast cancer, new short-course radiation options, and reconstructive options for our patients. We include benign breast disease topics as well as breast care for transgender patients. Our speakers are primarily UNM School of Medicine faculty from multidisciplinary fields.

Conference Objectives

By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:

• Understand who benefits from surveillance MRI and perform the steps required for insurance authorization.
• Identify the cardiotoxic drugs associated with breast cancer treatment with guidelines and the recommended basic therapy objectives. Will identify the indicators for referral to Cardiology.
• Discuss the risk factors for and types of multimodality treatment options for chronic pain associated with breast cancer treatment.

Registration

Advance registration is encouraged. Minimum and maximum registration numbers have been established for this course, register early to avoid disappointment. Your registration will be confirmed via email, if you do not receive an email, please contact CPL at (505) 272-3942 to verify your attendance. Please confirm your registration before making travel arrangements. 

Payment

Credit cards, checks, cash or UNM PR CPL does not maintain a petty cash fund. Cash payments must be made in the exact amount. Checks should be made payable to UNM CPL and mail it to: The University of New Mexico, Office for Continuous Professional Learning MSC09 5370, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001.
It is UNM policy to charge offer $35.00 plus normal merchant bank fees for each returned check. CPL does not accept POs or paper registrations with credit card information. Registration must be through the link above.

UNM Tuition Remission

All eligible UNM faculty and staff may enroll using a UNM Tuition Remission (waiver) to cover tuition costs listed on the registration form. A copy of the UNM Tuition Remission Form can be found here: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits/tuition-remission. Proper completion includes all required signatures. No refund or credit will be issued for non-attendance.

Cancellation

If you preregister and cannot attend, please notify the Office for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) in writing via email on or before April 12, 2024. Conferences are subject to cancellation. In the event this conference is canceled, registrants will be notified via email. CPL is not responsible for any airfare, hotel, car rental or other costs incurred by participants.

Accreditation

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.