2026 Hematology and Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Conference

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Register today for the Medical College of Wisconsin’s first regional Hematology & Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Featured Guest Speaker: Matthew Zachary

• Unfiltered Voice of Reason • 30-year Cancer Survivor • Keynote Speaker Cultural Critic • Podcast Pioneer • Book Coming 2026 • Patients First, Always

Dubbed "The People's Voice in Healthcare" by People Magazine, Matthew Zachary has transformed personal adversity into a global movement for change. Diagnosed with brain cancer in 1995 at the age of 21, Matthew beat the odds and emerged as a powerful advocate for patient rights and empowerment.

As the founder of Stupid Cancer, he ignited the young adult cancer movement giving a voice to millions of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers overlooked by traditional healthcare.

As the creator of The Stupid Cancer Show—the first healthcare talk radio show before podcasts were a thing—Matthew pioneered a new way to build a global cancer community in 2007. His groundbreaking podcast Out of Patients and the award-winning documentary, 'The Cancer Mavericks' has cemented his reputation as the “Podfather of Healthcare” and one of the most trusted, irreverent, and influential voices in the industry.

As Principal of Matthew Zachary Worldwide, Matthew leads a trailblazing consulting group, media production company, and coveted industry think tank. His work spans entertainment, digital health, broadcast media, life sciences, and nonprofit advocacy, delivering bold, empathy-driven strategies that disrupt healthcare marketing, amplify patient stories, and drive systemic change.

With over two decades of experience, hundreds of keynotes under his belt, millions of podcast downloads, and an appropriately sardonic GenX edge that's equal parts wit and wisdom, Matthew's enduring legacy is to empower patients to reclaim control of their personal narratives while inspiring organizations to embrace authentic, lived-experience storytelling.

Guest Speakers

Karen Hohlweck, MMTCP

Mindfulness & Meditation Facilitator / *Trained at UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center and Awareness Training Institute

Jennifer M. Weiss, MD, MS

Professor - Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, UWSMPH / Director, UW Gastrointestinal Genetics Clinic

Parameswaran Hari, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Obsidian Therapeutics / Adjunct Faculty, Medical College of Wisconsin

About the Conference

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Conference Details

Friday, June 12, 2026

Pre-conference workshops:

Track 1: Skills day – 12-5 p.m.
*100 participants maximum, registration will close once full
Track 2: Wellness day – 12-5 p.m.
*80 participants maximum, registration will close once full
*Light snack will be provided

Networking/Attendee reception:
(No cost for attendees – Skills track/Wellness day attendance is NOT required)
Come network with our keynote speaker, lecture speakers, industry and attendees!
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
*Limited beverages and hors d’oeuvre’s will be provided

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Conference day:

7-7:50 a.m.: Breakfast
8 .a.m-12:30 p.m.: Lectures
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch/Break
1:30-5 p.m.: Lectures
5 p.m.: Adjourn

Conference cost:

Early bird-Pre-Conference Workshop Day: through March 13, 2026
Students: $25
Attendees: $100
Full registration cost for Pre-Conference Workshop Day: after March 13, 2026
Students: $25
Attendees: $150

Early bird-Lecture/Conference Day: through March 13, 2026
Students: $50
Attendees: $250
Full registration cost for Full-Conference-Day: after March 13, 2026
Students: $75
Attendees: $300

Registration

Register here
*If you are an MCW employee, use your current Ethos account to register
*If outside of MCW, you will need to make an Ethos account to register

Any issues or questions with registration? Contact Brianna Just: bjust@mcw.edu

Agenda

Pre-Conference Workshop Day – June 12, 2026

Track 1:
Skills-Track, from 12-5 p.m.

12-12:15 p.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Oncology-Rehabilitation
Aly Friede, PT, DPT, Ann Graber, MS-CCC/SLP, Lindsey Severino, OT, Kristin Wichert, MS, CCC-SLP, Gina Zader, OTR, CHT, Caroline Ziegler, MS, SLP, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

1:15-1:30 p.m.: Break

1:30- 2:30 p.m.: Opioid Management & Titration
Jordan Bauman, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Navigating Difficult Conversations/Goals of Care
Melissa Gorman, PA-C, Medical College of Wisconsin

3:30-3:45 p.m.: Break

3:45-4:45 p.m.: Radiology Skills Workshop
Stephanie Vincent-Sheldon, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin

4:45-5 p.m.: Closing Remarks

Track 2:
Wellness-Track, from 12-5 p.m.

12-12:15 p.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Trauma-Informed Care
Lyndsey Wallace, PsyD, ABPP, Medical College of Wisconsin
1:15-1:35 p.m.: Mindfulness/Meditation Lecture
Karen Hohlweck, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

1:35-1:50 p.m.: Break

1:50-2:50 p.m.: Giving and Receiving Feedback in the Healthcare Professional Setting
Nate Filzen, Learning and Development Supervisor, HR, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:50-3:10 p.m.: Mindfulness/Meditation Exercise #1
Karen Hohlweck, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

3:10-3:25 p.m.: Break

3:25-4:25 p.m.: Healthcare Provider Burnout
Mackenzie Goertz, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin
4:25-4:45 p.m.: Mindfulness/Meditation Exercise #2
Karen Hohlweck, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

4:45-5 p.m.: Closing Remarks

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Full-Conference Day – June 13, 2026

Morning Session

7-7:50 a.m.: Breakfast/Registration

8- 8:15 a.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:15-8:55 a.m.: Acute Management of Immunotherapy Toxicities
Jonathan Thompson, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
9-9:40 a.m.: Radiation Side-Effect Management
Kimberly Roller-Voigt, PA-C, Medical College of Wisconsin

9:40-9:55 a.m.: Break

9:55-10:35 a.m.: Breakout Sessions:
Oncology Patient Survivorship
John Charlson, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Procedural Pain Management in Oncology Patients
Bryan Parkinson, PA-C & Anne Wick, APNP
10:40-11:20 a.m.: Emerging Cancer Therapies and Long-Term Patient Management (CAR-T, BiTE, TIL)
Parameswaran Hari, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Keynote Presentation: We The Patients
Matthew Zachary, Stupid Cancer

Lunch Break
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch

Afternoon Session

1:30-2:10 p.m.: 24-Hour Cancer Care Clinic & Oncology Patient Triage
Carmen Noller, PA-C & Valarie Ehrlich, PA-C, Medical College of Wisconsin
2:15-2:55 p.m.: Genetics in Cancer Care
Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, UW-Health

2:55-3:10 p.m.: Break

3:10-3:50 p.m.: Breakout Sessions:
Oncologic-Dermatology Toxicity Management
Kassandra Holzem, MD
Updates in Cancer Screening
Ann Maguire, MD, MPH, FACP
3:55-4:35 p.m.: APP Panel Discussion - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
Moderator: Anai Kothari, MD, MS, Medical College of Wisconsin
APP Panel Members: Leah Ebben, PA-C, Amanda Fritz, PA-C Kristin Zutavern, PA-C, **

4:40-5 p.m.: Closing Remarks

Hotel Accommodations

The Trade Hotel
420 W. Juneau Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(833) 314-7310
(414) 644-0080

A block of rooms has been reserved for the evening of Friday June 12, 2026 and Saturday, June 13, 2026 at a special rate (single or double occupancy). The special room rate will be available until the group block is sold out.

Room reservation deadline for conference rate: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Book Now Re keyword: MCW Conference

Things To Do in Milwaukee

Things to do in Milwaukee during the IMPACT Conference
June 12 and 13, 2026

Download our complete activities list(PDF)