Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium 2026

Agenda and other details coming soon

• Cultural & Linguistic Competency Resources (PDF, 100 KB)
• Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk (PDF, 110 KB)

The field of cutaneous oncology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with groundbreaking advancements reshaping prognosis, molecular diagnostics, treatment strategies, and patient follow-up. The Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium is thoughtfully designed to deliver practical, focused, and up-to-date educational insights aimed at enhancing the care and outcomes of individuals with skin cancers. Through dynamic interactive lectures and real-world patient case discussions, nationally renowned experts will share the latest evidence on prevention, risk stratification, early detection, genetic influences, current therapeutic approaches, and emerging treatments.

This symposium will comprehensively address a wide range of topics, including challenges in surgical management, the role of adjuvant therapies, innovative treatments for advanced disease, and personalized strategies to optimize patient care. By participating, clinicians will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to confidently navigate complex patient scenarios, make informed clinical decisions, and ultimately improve outcomes while preserving patients’ quality of life.

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the epidemiology, underlying pathophysiology, and contributing risk factors for melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and other skin-related neoplasms.
• Utilize best practices for the diagnosis, assessment, and classification of melanoma and other cutaneous cancers.
• Recognize genetic mutations and biomarkers critical for diagnosing and assessing the risk in patients with melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma.
• Incorporate cutting-edge medical therapies and surgical approaches into the management of patients with cutaneous malignancies.
• Implement innovative strategies to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients at every stage of their skin cancer journey.

Physicians

Scripps Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants

NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Pharmacists

The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Commercial Support

This course is supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.

American Board of Pathology (ABPATH)

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn Lifelong Learning (CME) credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP credit.

MOC points will be awarded to physicians who successfully complete the requirements outlined in the post-activity evaluation. Points earned will be reported to the appropriate specialty board approximately 60 days post conference as long as all learner requirements are met. These credits will not appear on your CME certificate from Scripps.

Attendee Cancellation, Substitution and Refund

The course tuition is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee (MD, DO, RN, PA, NP) or a $50 processing fee (Fellow, Resident, Student), if your cancellation is received in writing no later than Friday, January 9, 2026. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, January 9, 2026. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to “no shows.” No refunds shall be made for cancellations due to inclement weather.

Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation

Scripps reserves the right to modify the course’s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk. Scripps encourages the purchase of travel insurance as we are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation.

Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By completion and submission of the online registration form, attendees certify they have read and fully understand the Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Family and Guest Attendance Policy

All conference activities and meals are exclusively reserved for paid conference attendees. Children and family members are not allowed to attend meal functions or permitted in the meeting space.

Recording and Photography Clause

Scripps reserves exclusive rights to record (audio and video) and/or photograph all conference proceedings for use in marketing materials, presentations and course content sales.