Fellows Didactic Series
For members in approved Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Programs.
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The Fellows Didactic Series includes 20+ expert-led, prerecorded webinars organized into breast-topic-specific modules, along with quarterly live sessions and a sponsored tumor board—all designed to complement your fellowship curriculum. The program features a required pre- and posttest to measure overall progress, plus optional self-assessment questions for each module. All modules will remain accessible through July 2026.
Program Components
- Pretest: Completed before accessing the modules.
- Modules: Educational lectures with accompanying evidence-based explanations and resources to ensure a robust learning experience. View topics.
- Posttest: Accessible from June 29–July 27, 2026.
- Series Evaluation: Available after completion of the modules and posttest.
Program Access
This program is limited to members in approved Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Programs.
Questions?
Orientation — Welcome to Breast Fellows University (BFU)
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Overview of the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship: Maximizing Your Time and Learning*
*live webinar on August 21; recording will be posted afterward
Module 1 — Surgical Approaches and Techniques
- From Foundations to Frontiers: Exploring Historical Trials and Emerging Trends in Breast Cancer Surgery
- Unlocking the Axilla: Navigating Axillary Management in Breast Cancer Surgery
- Mastering Oncoplastic Techniques and Aesthetic Flat Closure
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Breast Cancer Surgery
Module 2 — Medical Oncology
- Neoadjuvant Therapies in Breast Cancer: Principles and Surgical Implications
- Adjuvant Therapies in Breast Cancer: Principles and Surgical Considerations
- Liquid Biopsies: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Detection and Monitoring
Module 3 — Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Managing High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients: Genetic Panels and High-Risk Clinic Set Up
- Risk Assessment Models, Chemoprevention, and Risk-Reducing Surgery
- Pre-Vivorship: Empowering Patients With Lifestyle Strategies to Prevent Breast Cancer
Module 4 — High-Risk Surgical Management
- How to Manage High-Risk Lesions
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS): Diagnosis, Management, and Non-Operative Advances
Module 5 — Surgical Management in Special Populations
- Surgical Implications for Recurrent Breast Cancer
- Managing Locally Advanced and Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Special Considerations: Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer and Male Breast Cancer
Module 6 — Multi-Disciplinary Considerations: Radiology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology
- Current Advances in Breast Imaging
- Pathology That Guides the Knife: Interpreting Breast Cancer Pathology for Surgical Decision Making
- Radiation Revolution: Redefining Fields, De-escalation, and Tomorrow's Treatments
Module 7 — Survivorship
- Sexual Health in Breast Cancer
- Survivorship Wellness: Integrative Approaches to Post-Treatment Care
Module 8 — Management of Benign/Infectious Processes
- Management of Breast Pain: Evaluation and Treatment Strategies
- Breast Infections
Module 9 — Breast Career Development and Leadership
- Research Fundamentals for Breast Surgeons: Navigating Journal Articles, Clinical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice
- Navigating the Transition From Fellow to Attending
- Harnessing the Potential of Generative AI for the Breast Surgeon
- Beyond the Scalpel: Mastering Marketing and Public Speaking
Career Spotlight — Live Webinars
- October 16: Finding a Job After Fellowship
- February 12: Practice Management and the Business in Breast Surgical Oncology
- June 18: Billing and Coding You Need to Know for Practice
Breast Fellows University (BFU) programs and services are made possible through generous support of sponsors:
Agendia,
AstraZeneca,
Cardinal Health,
Elucent Medical,
Exact Sciences,
Hologic,
Kubtec,
Mammotome,
Merit Medical | Oncology, and
Natera.
