Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop (APPOS New York 2024)
The Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop will be taught by two APP faculty experts with experience in performing bone marrow biopsy procedures using a manual and powered approach. The faculty will begin the workshop by presenting a short slide presentation that provides an overview of the bone marrow biopsy procedure (12-15 minutes). Following this, the expert faculty will demonstrate the manual and powered techniques while learners observe. The remaining time will be allocated for learner hands-on skills practice.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the posterior iliac crest and options for positioning the patient
2. Determine the indications and contraindications for bone marrow aspiration or core biopsy
3. Describe how to anesthetize the patient's skin, subcutaneous tissue and periosteum in advance of a bone marrow aspiration or core biopsy
4. Demonstrate the proper technique for performing bone marrow aspiration and core biopsy via simulation using a manual approach and a powered system
Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
Early Bird | $50 | August 13, 2024 |
Final | $75 | September 13, 2024 |
This special session will take place Friday morning September 13th, 2024 from 6:55 am – 8:10 am EST at APPOS New York 2024 and can accommodate up to 12 learners. SEATS ARE LIMITED!!! You must be registered for APPOS New York 2024 before you can register for this workshop.
Faculty
Jeremy Heinerich PA-C
Jeremy Heinerich is the Clinical Director of Oncology PA's for Mount Sinai Hospital. He also works per diem at NYP Weill Cornell on the inpatient oncology service. He is very active in the PA profession from the American Academy of PA's to the NY State Society of PA's as well as in the oncology profession with the Association of PA's in Oncology serving as conference chair,/industry liaison currently and previously as President twice, membership chair, Secretary, and House of Delegates.
Michelle Becker, PA-C
Recognized for her clinical excellence and research contributions, Michelle is a highly valued senior physician assistant specializing in leukemia care at Mount Sinai Hospital. Michelle's dedication to exceptional patient care and her drive to advance leukemia research have earned her multiple prestigious distinctions, including Honorable Mention for PA of the Year (2023), PA Week Star Award (2022), and Allied Healthcare Professional Award from the MSH Hematology/Oncology Fellowship (2022). Michelle is passionate about expanding the role physician assistants play in research. She has many publications in the works, including her first co-author paper, "Acute myeloid leukemia: current understanding and management," published in JAAPA early this year, demonstrating her clinical expertise, passion for research, and commitment to advancing the leukemia field.
Emina Begovic, PA-C
Emina Begovic is a Physician Assistant in the Hematology and Oncology Department at Mount Sinai Hospital based in New York. She has been a hematology/oncology physician assistant for five years and has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Her expertise lies in providing specialized care to patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and different Myeloproliferative Neoplasms in an ambulatory setting. Her passions include providing high-quality patient care and participating in continuing education.
Emina greatly partakes in the training and professional development of physician assistant students and hematology/oncology fellows. She received the Allied Health Professionals Award from Mount Sinai in 2021. Emina remains an active member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology, the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Advanced Practitioner Society of Hematology/Oncology.
Available Credit
- 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.