MSK Nassau is one of the campuses operated by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Our records show the address as Uniondale, NY, United States.
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MSK Nassau provides targeted educational programs in outpatient oncology, with a strong emphasis on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors common in Nassau County. Training is geared toward building expertise in infusion services, diagnostic imaging, and supportive care, serving as an extension of MSK's academic resources in Long Island.
- Hematology-Oncology Course: Focuses on leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma diagnostics and treatments.
- Infusion Therapy Training: Covers vascular access devices, monoclonal antibodies, and adverse reaction protocols.
- Breast and Lung Cancer Clinics: Specialized modules on neoadjuvant therapy, sentinel node biopsy, and immunotherapy.
- Radiology in Oncology: Teaches interpretation of PET-CT scans and MRI for staging and response assessment.
- Patient Navigation Certification: Prepares staff to guide patients through treatment journeys and resource access.
Educational activities at Nassau include interactive workshops using simulation mannequins for emergency scenarios like anaphylaxis during infusions. Monthly didactic sessions review guideline updates from NCCN and ASCO, applied to local demographics. The program features mentorship from MSK specialists via virtual platforms, ensuring alignment with institutional standards. Courses address social determinants of health, with training on language access and transportation barriers for underserved populations. Practical components involve shadowing in multidisciplinary clinics, learning to coordinate care among surgeons, oncologists, and social workers. Electives cover tobacco treatment, obesity management in cancer survivors, and complementary therapies like acupuncture. Community-based learning includes school outreach on sun safety and HPV vaccination. This campus fosters a supportive learning environment, with debriefings after complex cases to enhance decision-making skills. Emphasis is on evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement, using metrics like patient satisfaction scores. By tailoring content to regional needs, such as high rates of environmental exposures, the programs equip providers to deliver proactive, accessible cancer care. Collaboration with local hospitals strengthens referral networks and shared protocols.
The curriculum's hands-on approach ensures immediate applicability in busy outpatient settings.
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