3rd Annual The Dowd Foundation Center for Cardio-Oncology Symposium

Event Start/Stop Date and Time

October 17, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:05 PM EDT

Check-in Date and Time

• 3rd Annual The Dowd Foundation Center for Cardio-Oncology Symposium (In-Person)
  October 17, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
• 3rd Annual The Dowd Foundation Center for Cardio-Oncology Symposium (Virtual)
  October 17, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Location

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
1237 Harding Place, KMOB1
Charlotte, NC, 28204

Event Description

This conference aims to address gaps in cardio-oncology knowledge and clinical practice by educating learners on advances in cancer care and their impact on cardiovascular health. The program will employ a novel format that combines brief didactic presentations with interactive, case-based discussions, emphasizing evidence-based guidance, best practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The goal of this conference is to enhance clinicians’ ability to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care to patients with cancer and cardiovascular disease, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of cardio-oncology. Trainees/Medical Students and Advocate employees can attend in-person or virtual for free with promo code - E-mail jennifer.rogers@advocatehealth.org for code ABIM MOC Participation Information Participants seeking ABIM MOC credit will receive a text code the day of the conference to access the assessment. This code will be valid for 48 hours, beginning October 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM and expiring October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM. To receive ABIM MOC credit, participants must complete the assessment using the text code provided within the validity period. Please note the following requirements: You must have an active MyAHEC account. You must use the phone number associated with your MyAHEC account to access the assessment. The assessment allows two attempts. A score of 100% is required by the second attempt to receive ABIM MOC credit. Failure to meet these requirements will result in ABIM MOC credit not being awarded. In Person Location: Sandra & Leon Levine Auditorium 1237 Harding Place, KMOB1 Charlotte, NC 28204

Objectives

1. Apply a multidisciplinary approach to the management of acute cardiovascular disease in patients during cancer treatment.
2. Describe common anti-cancer therapies and their role in cancer treatment as well as their impact on cardiovascular health.
3. Identify and implement strategies for monitoring and managing cardiotoxicity.
4. Discuss the concept of permissive cardiotoxicity and how it applies to different cancer treatment scenarios.

Session Credits

Credit will be awarded based on participant selection at time of registration. Before selecting credits, participants are encouraged to review our Credit Glossary (opens in new tab) for general information. Please note that not all credit types are available for every program.

Presenter(s)

• Jennifer Atlas, MD
• Ana Barac, MD, FACC
• Nyal Borges, MD
• Patrick Collier, MD
• Claud Grigg, MD
• Avirup Guha, MD, MPH, FICOS, FACC
• Arielle Heeke, MD
• Holly Humphrey, MD
• Noreen Kelly, MD, MBA, FASE
• Orly Leiva, MD
• Brad LeNoir, MD
• Killian McCarthy, MD
• Joseph Mishkin, MD, FACC
• Anju Nohria, MD
• Nicolas Palaskas
• Amar Parikh, MD
• Barry Paul, MD, MS
• Brittany Ragon, MD
• Michael Rinaldi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
• Geoffrey Rose, MD, FACC, FASE
• Gaurav Shah, MD
• Jai Singh, MD
• Sujethra Vasu, MD
• Ronald Witteles, MD

Session Details