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Dr. Russell is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the European Society of Medical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr Russell served on the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network National Board of Directors, and served as the Chairman of the Board. She was a member of the American Cancer Society, Inc. National Board of Directors and chaired the National Reach to Recovery advisory group. She served as a Director on the board of the California Division of the American Cancer Society and was President of the board. She currently is an Honorary Life Member of the California Division of the American Cancer Society. She served as the Chief of staff at USC/Norris Cancer center. She was the Director of the USC/Norris Breast Cancer Center, the director of utilization review at USC/Norris Cancer Center and Co-Chair of the USC Comprehensive Cancer Center Data Safety Monitoring Board

A knowledge activity for Sharp-affiliated or community physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health professionals

Sharp HospiceCare dinner presentation:

For invited Sharp Chula Vista-affiliated Oncologists and front line staff

By Using our professional skill of palliative prognostication, we can foresee the risks of unintended consequences of our care. We can then, at least, offer an alternative aggressive patient centered pathway.

Starting on Wednesday June 19, “Compassion-based Training: Promoting Well-being & Preventing Burnout,” is a 6-week experiential, interpersonal program designed for Sharp-affiliated physicians and employees who desire a skillful means to cope with challenging demands in the context of healthcare today. Each class session includes contemporary psychology, scientific research, guided exercises and group discussions, and builds upon previous sessions. It is highly recommended that participants not miss more than one session.

Participants will review on-the-spot practices that they can incorporate throughout the day, as well as formal meditations.

Six Wednesdays; June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The 20th annual Sharp Community Medical Group conference for primary care physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants will provide a range of relevant educational content designed to help you deliver the highest quality care. Our speakers will focus on cardiology, mindfulness, dermatology, diabetes, lab ordering, diabetes, food insecurity, allergy and asthma, ophthalmology, end-of-life communication and more.

Target Audience:  All SCMG-affiliated primary care physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Exhibitors please register through this site

Join world-renowned heart and vascular experts in San Diego for two days of innovative education, groundbreaking research and technology, and interactive break-out sessions. Network with colleagues and ask leading experts in the field questions.

The conference is designed specifically for physicians (cardiovascular disease specialists, family medicine, emergency medicine, endocrinology, nephrology, internal medicine, public health, neurology, oncology, and wound care), mid – level practitioners, nurses, technologists, public health nurses, laboratory professionals, medical , administrative leaders, nursing and technology students, as well as other allied practitioners.

Please Note, Deposit payments are made via the invoice that was emailed at the conference. If you require assistance or would like your invoice resent please email CME@Sharp.com or give us a call at (858) 499-4560.

Specialties: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, NP, PA

Celebrating 16 years, this year’s conference will focus on the educational needs of primary care physicians, including family physicians, internists and any others interested in learning about the latest developments in the field of primary care medicine. Topics will include cardiology, medical oncology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, psychiatry, dermatology, emergency medicine, and pulmonology.