ASBrS BSO Fellows
Surgical Skills & Leadership Summit
January 15–16, 2027 • Cincinnati, Ohio
Skills Summit Planners
Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FASBrS, and Carinne W. Anderson, MD
Designed for current breast surgical oncology fellows, this complimentary comprehensive program, held January 15–16, 2027, at the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast in Cincinnati, Ohio, combines self-paced online learning with immersive, hands-on training in Breast Imaging, Oncoplastics, Axillary Surgery, and—new for 2027—Beyond the Scalpel: Robotics, Endoscopic, and Cryoablation Techniques. This program provides a strong foundation through expert instruction, hands-on practice, and interactive discussion.
ASBrS is pleased to provide complimentary registration, hotel accommodations, and travel, allowing fellows to focus on learning, networking, and hands-on skill development throughout this two-day, non-CME educational experience. ASBrS will provide fellows complimentary registration, including meals, onsite course transportation, up to 3 hotel nights, and reimbursement of eligible travel expenses up to $500. Please review all details below.
Pre-recorded Lectures
Attendees receive access to self-paced lectures before the summit, allowing the in-person experience to focus on hands-on learning. Topics include axillary surgery, oncoplastic techniques, ultrasound physics, breast scanning techniques, lesion interpretation, and insights into the Fellows Imaging Certification Track. Participants retain access to the lectures for 3 years following the course.
Hands-On Learning Experience
Interactive hands-on sessions provide practical experience in:
- Breast Imaging: Diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, core biopsy, pathology correlation, intraoperative ultrasound, and upright and prone stereotactic breast biopsy techniques at Mammotome's Imaging Workshop Facility.
- Oncoplastic & Axillary Surgery: Skin markings, cavity closure with glandular displacement, aesthetic scar placement, crescent mastopexy, inframammary fold crescent, donut therapeutic mastopexy, and other foundational techniques using Breast Surgery Simulators.
Panel Discussions
Interactive faculty-led panel discussions provide additional insight into pathology, the fellowship experience, career development, contract negotiations, financial and practical takeaways to help fellows transition these skills into clinical practice.
New for 2027
Beyond the Scalpel: Robotics, Endoscopic, and Cryoablation Techniques explores current evidence, patient selection, risks and benefits, procedural techniques, consensus recommendations, and considerations for incorporating these evolving approaches into practice.
Complimentary Registration & Travel Support
Attend the summit at no cost! ASBrS will provide fellows complimentary registration, up to 3 hotel nights, included meals, onsite course transportation, and reimbursement of eligible travel expenses up to $500, allowing fellows to focus on 2 days of hands-on training, expert instruction, and professional development.
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Hotel Information: ASBrS will reserve your room at the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast, 9664 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH. You will be provided with up to 3 complimentary hotel nights (room and tax only) over the nights of Thursday, January 14–Saturday, January 16, for you to attend this program at no charge*.
*A deposit of one hotel night is required to complete and confirm your registration and will be refunded via ACH once your onsite attendance in the course has been confirmed. As listed in our cancellation policy, course and/or hotel cancellations received after the January 5, 2027, deadline will forfeit the deposit refund. You will be required to submit your credit card upon check in for incidentals.
- Transportation: ASBrS is pleased to sponsor up to $500 in transportation costs to attend this course. Transportation expenses may include air tickets, bus fare, or mileage for driving not to exceed $500 per person. Requests for reimbursement must be submitted no later than February 16, 2027, to be eligible. No exceptions to this deadline will be made.
- Dining: Registration includes Friday breakfast and lunch, industry-supported Friday cocktail reception and dinner, and Saturday breakfast, lunch, and BFU Supporter Networking reception and dinner.
- Onsite Course Transportation: Shuttle service during the course will be provided on Friday morning and Saturday morning from the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast to the lab and Friday and Saturday afternoon from the lab to the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast. Attendees are responsible for securing all other transportation.
How to Register
Course enrollment is reserved for members currently participating in a year-long multidisciplinary breast surgery fellowship program. Registration and course details are available to eligible members upon logging in. Please contact bfu@breastsurgeons.org if you have any questions.
