University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center Grand Rounds

FAQ's about Oncology Grand Rounds

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How can I view a session that I missed?

**Viewing previous sessions from THIS webpage are NOT available for CME credit. Go to the “Earn online Credit” quick link on this website for more information about credits.**

1. View “UW Video library” for pre-COVID-19 sessions  (thru March 11, 2020) UW Video Library

2. View all other recorded sessions (from May 2020-present)

January 21, 2026 – “SABCS Updates – Part 2” presented by Kari Wisinski, MD – Division Head: Hematology; Kim Dittus, MD – Prof (CHS), Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care – Chief; Rubina Qamar, MD – Clinical Assoc Prof, Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care – Chief

January 7, 2026 – “SABCS Updates – Part 1” presented by Julia Knight-Shefner, MD – UW Health Resident, Dept of Medicine (AR+ TNBC); Anna Beck, MD – Dept of Surgery (Surg Onc)

December 10, 2025 – “Results from the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO): an academic model of collaboration” presented by T. Peter Kingham, MD, FACS; Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncologist Director, Global Cancer Research and Training Program – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

November 19, 2025 – “Implementing Evidence-based Cancer Care in Rural (and Non-Rural) Settings” presented by Shellie Ellis, PhD

November 5, 2025 – “From Diagnosis to Thriving: The Role of Health Behaviors in Cancer Survivorship” presented by Whitney A. Morelli, PhD, FACSM – Assistant Professor, Research Director, Dept of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

October 15, 2025 – “The Impact of Patient Heterogeneity and Treatment Sequence in Combination Cancer Therapy” Presented by Adam Palmer, PhD Assistant Professor Pharmacology, UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine

October 8, 2025 – “Best Practices in Establishing Welcoming Spaces for LGBTQI+ Cancer Patients” presented by NFN Scout, MA, PhD; Executive Director of the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network

September 10, 2025 – “The Concept of Innovation and Orchestration: Translating Cellular Therapies from Bench to Bedside” presented by Khalid Shah, MS, PhD., Professor, Harvard Medical School, (CSTI)

May 28, 2025 – “Targeting Immune-Suppressive Tumor Associated Macrophages (TAMs) to Overcome Tumor Immunity in mCRPC” presented by Jelani C. Zarif, PhD

May 21, 2025 – “Palliative Care Updates” presented by Amy Bier, Kristal Hudson, Michael Matthews, Mikaela Coburn-Pierce

May 14, 2025 – “A 2025 Roadmap for Progress in the Melanoma Clinic that Includes Directions from Man and Woman’s Best Friend” presented by Mark Albertini, MD

May 7, 2025 – “Developing Effective NK Cell Therapies to Treat Multiple Myeloma” presented by Aimee Merino, MD, PhD

April 30, 2025 – “The Role of Rural Providers and Hospitals in Supporting Patients and Communities across the Care Continuum” presented by Whitney Zahnd, PhD

April 16, 2025 – “PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer: Lessons applicable across the oncology spectrum” presented by Deb Armstrong, MD

April 9, 2025 – “The AYA Oncology Program at the University of Chicago: Making the Cancer Journey a Little Less Sucky” presented by Adam S DuVall, MD, MPH

April 2, 2025 – “What Role of Psychedelic Drugs in Palliative Care?” presented by Paul Hutson, PharmD, BCOP

March 19, 2025 – “Integrative Approaches to Cancer Care” presented by Kim Dittus, MD

March 12, 2025 – “Translational Cancer Research: Data is the Answer and the Question” presented by Daniel G. Stover, MD

February 5, 2025 – The Role of Radiotherapy in the Management of Metastatic Cancer” presented by Dr. Jillian Tsai

Who can attend Grand Rounds?

Grand Rounds is a way for UW Carbone Cancer Center members, faculty, staff, and trainees to stay up to date on the latest developments in clinical practice and cancer related research. Regardless of cancer center affiliation, anyone may attend any Grand Rounds unless otherwise noted.

What is the ICEP Learning portal for?

Sessions in the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) CME Application are from live lectures that occurred during the academic year.

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center CME Application is an online system that allows learners to:

  • Access Grand Rounds lectures available for online Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit
  • View your attendance history at live lectures,
  • See a summary of credits you’ve earned and identification cards associated with your account (used for scanning into live lectures)
  • Submit evaluations of presentations.

Additionally sessions from UWCCC 2019-2020 academic year through 2023-2024 academic year are available for Enduring/Online CME on the Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) website. These lectures are available for online CME credit up to one year from the date of the original, live lecture presentation. As of the academic start for fall 2024, the Enduring/Online CME credit will no longer be available. For technical help with the ICEP platform, contact help@icep.wisc.edu

Can I attend the live lectures, and what credits are available for attending them?

Yes, live Grand Rounds lectures are open to all who wish to attend. CME, CNE, and CPE credit is available. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is not available for UWCCC sessions at this time. For specific credit related questions, please see the section titled “Could I view the Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation Statement for this series?”

Lectures occur on Wednesday mornings from 8:00-9:00 AM during the academic year, with exceptions for university holidays and breaks. In-person Grand Rounds occurs in room G5/119 of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin.

Could I view the Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation Statement for this series?

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Designation Statements

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

A maximum of 1 hour of knowledge-based CE credit can be earned by successfully completing this live activity. Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 2020 Universal Activity Number (UAN):JA0000358-0000-20-042-L04-P

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hour.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing is Iowa Board of Nursing provider 350.

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1 hour.

Are Grand Rounds livestreamed?

Currently our sessions are now hybrid. If a session is presented in-person, one can attend in person or be able to watch via zoom. Sessions are typically recorded and posted to the webpage for later viewing.

How do I create an account?

Create a visitor account in the UW-Madison ICEP Learning Portal. Refer to the account creation instructions via the following links: