Larner College of Medicine

2026 Women's Health and Cancer Conference

This conference is free and open to patients, healthcare providers, caregivers, and anyone looking to expand their knowledge of all aspects of the burden of cancer.

Save the date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Women's Health and Cancer Conference Logo

 

Why Attend This Conference?

  • Access the latest, evidence-based information about cancer prevention and detection;
  • Learn about treatment options across a range of cancers;
  • Gain information about support and wellness options to enhance survivorship; and
  • Feel inspired and supported!

2026 Conference Program

Program Overview

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2026 Conference Theme: “Voices in Oncology”

Elevating the voices that shape oncology: the insights of providers, the strength of caregivers, the discoveries of researchers, the lived experiences of patients, the quiet internal voice, and the lasting legacy of those no longer with us.

Friday, September 18

Location: Dudley H. Davis Center
University of Vermont
590 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401
or virtually over Zoom

Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are offered at no cost to participants. See below for key of abbreviations of approved credits.

Registration for the Women’s Health and Cancer Conference will open in July 2026.

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit Key

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We will submit for the following credits:

HC = Health Coaching (only 1 CE available for closing session)

MH = Allied Mental Health

N = Nursing Contact Hours

P = Physician CME

PA = Physician Assistant / Associate

Pharm = Pharmacist

Psych = Psychology 

PT = Physical Therapy

RD = Registered Dietitian

SW = Social Workers CEU

If you have questions about continuing education credit, please contact UVM Continuing Medical & Interprofessional Education at UVMCMIE@med.uvm.edu.

Jane Bensimhon, MSW

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Julia Smithfields

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2026 Conference Committee Accreditation Reviewers

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Health Coaching: Jessica Coleman

Pharmacy: Jacob Barker

Dietician: Jen May

Nursing: Amy Buenaflor

Physician: Molly Barry / Rohit Singh

APP (PA and NP): Katherine Bezio

2026 Conference Committee Support

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CMIE: Carrie Ferguson

CMIE: Annette Edwards

UVMCC: Rachel Zwynenburg

UVMCC: Ayla Yersel

UVMCC: Kate Strotmeyer