ASPHO Webinars Connect Learners to the Latest in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Treatment, Best Practices, and Professional Development

Cancer and its related treatment are highly stressful and potentially traumatic life events for young children with cancer and their parents. Active Music Engagement (AME) is a music therapist delivered intervention that uses music-based play to address the interrelated distress experienced by young children (ages 3-8 years) and their parents. Findings from two NIH-funded mechanistic trials indicate that AME can significantly lower child distress and fatigue and buffer traumatic stress symptoms in parents during cancer treatment. Mediation analyses indicate the importance of parent-child interaction as a significant pathway for improved wellbeing. Moderation analyses indicate AME is particularly beneficial for parents who screen high for traumatic stress and who report higher distress in their child, supporting AME as an evidence-based intervention to address the needs of our most highly distressed parents and children.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe key theoretical concepts that inform the Active Music Engagement intervention
2. Identify benefits of AME for young children and parents
3. Define the role of music engagement and parent-child interaction as an important mediator of parent well-being and lower traumatic stress symptoms

Speakers

Karen Moody, MD (moderator)
Sheri L. Robb, PhD, MT-BC

The webinar features a lecture presentation followed by recorded Q/A with the presenters. Once registered, access to the recorded webinar will be provided in your ASPHO My Library. Please contact ASPHO Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 847.375.4716 with any questions.

Retinoblastoma care continues to advance and evolve, with increasing rates of globe salvage being achieved. Excellent Retinoblastoma care is best provided by a multidisciplinary team. This webinar will review the advances in current Retinoblastoma care and strategies to achieve this with a team approach.

Learning Objectives

1. Highlight current diagnostic tools used in Retinoblastoma (RB)
2. Review current pathology standards for RB
3. Describe treatment considerations for RB, including perspectives from both a pediatric oncologist and ocular oncologist

Speakers

Kerri Becktell, MD, MS (moderator)
Aparna Ramasubramanian, MD
Nicole Liberio, MD, MS
Amanda Hopp, MD

The webinar features a lecture presentation followed by recorded Q/A with the presenters. Once registered, access to the recorded webinar will be provided in your ASPHO My Library. Please contact ASPHO Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 847.375.4716 with any questions.

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology practice environment is ever evolving and further specializing, increasing the demand for specialized and dynamic advanced practice providers (APPs) to meet patient care needs. As ACGME requirements change, organizations need to adapt and commonly fill gaps with APPs. Learn how different types of organizations and their structure types have evolved to meet these changes, as well as learning and training methodologies implemented to meet these new demands. 

Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate specific organizational APP needs to address gaps provided by changing ACGME requirements
2. Determine APP practice structure necessary to meet organization/HemOnc program needs and address changes in ACGME requirements
3. Identify APP education and training gaps and implement appropriate resources to address gaps

Speakers
Lea Mayer, DNP APRN CPNP-PC CPHON (moderator)
Heather Johnson, MSN APRN CNP
Kelly Kramer, APRN MSN CPNP-PC CPON
Kara Kelly, MSN APRN CPNP-AC

The recorded webinar features a lecture presentation followed by recorded Q/A with the presenters. Once registered, access to the recorded webinar will be provided in your ASPHO My Library. Please contact ASPHO Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 847.375.4716 with any questions.

Led by dual-trained pediatric and adult hematologists with expertise in lifespan SCD care, this session will examine key elements of successful transition programs—including readiness assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient centered education. We'll also discuss systemic barriers such as healthcare inequities, insurance instability, and workforce limitations, and highlight strategies to promote continuity, trust, and engagement during this vulnerable period.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to support young adults with SCD as they navigate complex medical and psychosocial changes, and how to advocate for structural improvements in their institutions. Designed for clinicians, trainees, and healthcare leaders, this session aims to inspire collaborative efforts to reimagine transitional care as a bridge—not a barrier —to lifelong wellness.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the challenges of transitioning AYA patients with sickle cell disease to adult care.
2. Appreciate interventions that can be used to assist in transition.
3. Learn about metrics that can measure success of transition.

Speakers
Jane Hankins, MD MS (moderator)
Tarun Aurora, MD MSCI
Melissa Azul, DO
Stephanie Guarino, MD

The webinar will feature a lecture presentation followed by live Q/A with the presenters. During the webinar, please submit questions using the Q/A tab. Webinar registration also includes access to the recording on-demand after the live event. Please contact ASPHO Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 847.375.4716 with any questions. 

To better understand the needs of this cohort, we convened a focus group of late-career PHO physicians to identify gaps in mentorship and professional support. These insights informed a subsequent needs assessment distributed to mid-late and late-career members. The results of this assessment will be shared during this webinar and will serve as a springboard for a personal and reflective discussion with two late-career pediatric hematologist/oncologists who have pursued different end-of-career pathways.

This webinar will foster professional and personal well-being by normalizing conversations about late-career transitions, sharing diverse experiences, and generating ideas for future programming focused on mentorship, community, and ongoing professional engagement. The session will include brief slide presentations, followed by a moderated panel discussion and interactive Q&A.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the gaps in mentorship opportunities and professional support for late career PHO physicians by reviewing the results of the recently distributed needs assessment
2. Share personal experiences from two distinct perspectives regarding career transitions and retirement planning
3. Identify strategies for ASPHO to develop late career mentorship opportunities and foster a community of shared experiences

Speakers

Adit Tal, MD (moderator)
Dana Matthews, MD
Amanda Termuhlen, MD

The webinar will feature a lecture presentation followed by live Q/A with the presenters. During the webinar, please submit questions using the Q/A tab. Webinar registration also includes access to the recording on-demand after the live event. Please contact ASPHO Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 847.375.4716 with any questions.