Faculty

Jeanne Ferrante

MD, MPH
Professor
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

2026 Sessions

Screening Smarter: Putting Evidence-Based Cancer Prevention into Primary Care Practice

This session provides attendees with an evidence-based update on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Participants will review current guideline recommendations, including starting ages, screening intervals, and risk-based modifications, while examining areas of controversy and evolving practice. The session will emphasize practical application through case-based discussion and strategies for shared decision-making. Attendees will also explore workflow approaches to improve screening uptake, reduce disparities, and ensure appropriate follow-up in the primary care setting.

Presenter

Friday, May 15 8:10–9:10 AM
Faculty

Jeanne Ferrante

MD, MPH
Professor
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Faculty

Nell Maloney Patel

MD, FACS, FASCRS
Colorectal Surgeon, Medical Staff President
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Screening Smarter: Putting Evidence-Based Cancer Prevention into Primary Care Practice

This session provides attendees with an evidence-based update on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Participants will review current guideline recommendations, including starting ages, screening intervals, and risk-based modifications, while examining areas of controversy and evolving practice. The session will emphasize practical application through case-based discussion and strategies for shared decision-making. Attendees will also explore workflow approaches to improve screening uptake, reduce disparities, and ensure appropriate follow-up in the primary care setting.

Presenter

Wednesday, July 22 1:50–2:50 PM
Faculty

Jeanne Ferrante

MD, MPH
Professor
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Faculty

Nell Maloney Patel

MD, FACS, FASCRS
Colorectal Surgeon, Medical Staff President
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Screening Smarter: Putting Evidence-Based Cancer Prevention into Primary Care Practice

This session provides attendees with an evidence-based update on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Participants will review current guideline recommendations, including starting ages, screening intervals, and risk-based modifications, while examining areas of controversy and evolving practice. The session will emphasize practical application through case-based discussion and strategies for shared decision-making. Attendees will also explore workflow approaches to improve screening uptake, reduce disparities, and ensure appropriate follow-up in the primary care setting.

Presenter

Wednesday, August 19 10:30–11:30 AM
Faculty

Jeanne Ferrante

MD, MPH
Professor
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Faculty

Nell Maloney Patel

MD, FACS, FASCRS
Colorectal Surgeon, Medical Staff President
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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