Developing the Hepato-Oncology Workforce

Description

Multidisciplinary care is essential for the optimal management of patients with liver cancer. Hepatologists play a central role in liver cancer care by assessing and managing underlying liver disease. Skills unique to hepatology include stratifying severity of liver disease, identifying and managing portal hypertension, understanding liver metabolism, and managing liver related toxicity of immune and other oncologic therapies.
Workforce demands in hepatology and oncology provide opportunities for cross discipline innovations in discovery and care delivery. In session 2 we will explore the regulatory, logistical, and infrastructural needs of systemic therapy delivery and models of combined specialty training. As the landscape of therapies evolves for liver cancer, we will consider the future of systemic therapy and how the AASLD can promote innovation in the field.