Dr. Jeffrey R. Smith, MD, MHS, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with the American Board of Surgery, practicing at the Breast Care and Melanoma/Sarcoma Centers at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He completed medical training at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL and a general surgery residency at Orlando Health where he served as chief surgical resident. Additional educational background includes a master’s degree in healthcare quality earned from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Smith serves patients and students in numerous capacities outside of direct clinical practice, including as the chairman of the Orlando Health Surgical Quality Committee, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and as an assistant clinical professor at Florida State University and a faculty member at the University of Central Florida.

Workshop 1B: Innovations in Cancer Treatments

by Dr. Maen Hussein, MD

This session focuses on emerging therapies in oncology, including targeted agents, immunotherapies, and evolving clinical trial strategies. Dr. Hussein will walk attendees through recent breakthroughs and how they are transforming patient outcomes.

Workshop 1C: Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Ghana and the USA: Lessons for Global Health Equity and Shared Knowledge

by Dr. David Asakitogum PhD, MPhil, RN, LMH

This workshop focuses on understanding the global burden of cervical cancer and treatment options, comparing diagnostic pathways, access barriers, and treatment modalities in Ghana and the USA. Attendees will identify health system and workforce factors driving outcomes and translate this knowledge into actionable strategies for students and professionals.

Workshop 1D:  Palliative Care vs Hospice

• by Dr. Geraldine Luzincourt DNP, APRN, FNP-C
• Participants will gain insight on similarities and differences between palliative and hospice care, both important services for cancer patients.

Workshop 2A: Robotic Bronchoscopy: Saving Lives by Enabling Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer

• by Dr. Ali Zul Jiwani, MD, MSc, DAABIP
• Director of Interventional Pulmonary & Lung Cancer Screening, Orlando Health Cancer Institute
• This workshop will explore the transformative role of robotic bronchoscopy in diagnosing and treating lung cancer at earlier stages. Attendees will learn about cutting-edge technology that enhances precision, improves patient outcomes, and integrates seamlessly into modern thoracic oncology practices.
  
  

Workshop 2B: Hands on Oncology

• by Dr. Heather Peralta DHSc, MSN, RN

This interactive workshop will provide hands-on exposure to oncological practices.

Workshop 2C: State of the art breast cancer treatment and global applicability

• by Dr. Monica Mita, MD
• Dr. Monica Mita will discuss changes in diagnosis, tests, treatment and improvement of cure rates, overall survival and disease free survival in breast cancer and the application in developed countries versus other countries.

Workshop 2D: The Oncology Revolution and Global Disparities

• by Dr. Alain Mita, MD

Gain insight into global disparities affecting cancer care, and advancements to address these barriers.

Workshop 2E: The role of genetics in the management of hematological and solid tumors

• by Dr. Hatem Kaseb, MD, PhD
• In this interactive workshop, a series of representative cases will be presented to showcase the evolving role of genetics as biomarkers in lung cancer and myeloid neoplasms. The session emphasizes practical interpretation of genomic findings and their integration into routine clinical practice.

In this interactive workshop, participants will observe a controlled clinical simulation and engage in discussions of oncology concepts. The focus is on rapid assessment, communication, and collaborative care strategies.