SSO 2025 Annual Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

The SSO 2025 Annual Meeting taking place March 27-29, 2025 in Tampa, FL will offer new educational sessions, disease-site specific content, programming specifically for advanced practice providers, residents and fellows, friendly competitive events, and more networking opportunities. Meeting registration includes in-person attendance, meals provided during programming and networking reception. Please visit the SSO 2025 meeting website for more information including schedule details.

The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. See SSO 2025 Website for more details: www.SSO2025.org.

SSO has negotiated discounted hotel rates for Annual Meeting attendees. Information on how to book your hotel to be a part of the SSO's official Annual Meeting hotel block will be included in your confirmation email. Reservations must be made by February 17, 2025.

SSO offers a reduced Spouse/Guest registration option that includes session and HUB access. Once you begin your registration, select the "Add Guest" option and fill all out required information as needed. You must save responses before proceeding onto Checkout.
When
3/26/2025 - 3/29/2025
Where
Tampa Convention Center 323 S Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602 UNITED STATES

Program

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Description
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SSO RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND
Just $100 to the SSO Research and Education Fund would support the 2025 CIA and YIA! Will you donate?
Pre-Course: Hands-on Robotics (Non-CME)
This hands-on course will include lectures from leaders in the field on technical approaches, training and learning curve considerations and tips on starting a robotic program. Hands on didactics utilizing cadavers, live animal surgeries, and bio-tissue anastomotic drills will educate participants on necessary operative steps and develop the robotic skillset to complete pancreatic, liver and gastric resections with direct feedback from robotic HPB/UGI experts. The course is designed for faculty who have preliminary robotic case experience but seek to perform more complex hepatobiliary and upper gastrointestinal procedures.
Time
7:15 AM - 3:00 PM
7:15 AM
Pre-Course: Surgical Clinical Trials Primer (Non-CME)
Randomized controlled trials are considered the gold standard in evidence-based medicine; however, surgical clinical trials come with their own specific challenges. This one-day precourse provides information and instruction regarding surgical clinical trial hypothesis development, study types, investigator responsibilities, statistical consideration, funding, and the regulatory process. Industry will also present their perspective and experience with surgical clinical trials. The course will conclude with two examples of working through the full surgical clinical trial process, with real life examples of successes and failures, of both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials.
Time
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM
Pre-Course: Leading Beyond the Operating Room
Join the SSO Women in Cancer Surgery Work Group and guest panelists as they discuss competencies needed to lead outside of the operating room, things to consider when making financial decisions for your department and your personal financial health and alternative leadership pathways.  Refreshments will be served.
Time
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1:00 PM
Welcome Reception (additional guest tickets)
*Your ticket for the Welcome Reception is included in your full conference registration and spouse/ guest registration. If you would like to purchase additional tickets to this event, please select your quantity.
Time
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM

Friday, 28 March 2025

Description
Women in Cancer Surgery Lunch
Join the SSO Women in Cancer Surgery Work Group on Friday, March 28 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET for a discussion focused on sponsorship, allyship, mentorship, and peer champions. Time for networking will also be allotted; therefore, we ask that you select your preferred table topic when registering. See list of topics below. Alternatively, you may recommend a table topic by choosing "Other" and submitting your recommendation which will be shared with the SSO WICS Work Group. - Early Career - Mid-Career - Late Career - Establishing a Research Program - Advocating for Yourself - Training Takeaways to be a Successful Surgical Oncologist - Other Please note, this event has limited capacity. We look forward to seeing you in Tampa in March!
Time
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
12:00 PM
Raising for Research - Individual Ticket
Dinner, Drinks, and Karaoke in Tampa: Experience the vibrant spirit of Tampa at the 2025 SSO fundraiser! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a locally inspired meal, perfectly paired with refreshing signature wines. After dinner, the fun will continue with lively karaoke, an auction, and plenty of opportunities to relax, mingle, and make memories with friends and colleagues. All proceeds support the future of cancer care through the SSO Research and Education Fund. Let’s come together for a night of fun, all while advancing surgical oncology!
Time
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
7:00 PM
Raising for Research - Table for 10
Dinner, Drinks, and Karaoke in Tampa: Experience the vibrant spirit of Tampa at the 2025 SSO fundraiser! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a locally inspired meal, perfectly paired with refreshing signature wines. After dinner, the fun will continue with lively karaoke, an auction, and plenty of opportunities to relax, mingle, and make memories with friends and colleagues. All proceeds support the future of cancer care through the SSO Research and Education Fund. Let’s come together for a night of fun, all while advancing surgical oncology!
Time
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
7:00 PM

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