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UP FRONT Leading the way in experimental and clinical research in hematology REFERENCES 1. Kepka D, Smith A, Zeruto C, Yabroff KR. Is provider type associated with cancer screening and prevention: advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians. BMC Cancer. 2014;14:233-7. 2. Gershengorn HB, Wunsch H, Wahab R, et al. Impact of nonphysician staffing on outcomes in a medical ICU. Chest. 2011;139:1347-53. 3. D’Agostino R, Halpern NA. Acute care nurse practitioners in oncologic critical care: the Memorial Sloan-Kettering cancer center experience. Crit Care Clin. 2010;26:207-17. 4. Dreyfus S, Dreyfus H. A five stage model of the mental activities involved in directed skill acquisition. California University Berkeley Operations Research Center [monograph on the Internet]; 1980. Accessed April 6, 2015 from www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a084551.pdf. 5. Dreyfus H, Dreyfus S. Mind over machine: the power of human intuitive expertise in the era of the computer. New York: Free Press; 1986. 6. Carraccio CL, Benson BJ, Nixon LJ, Derstine PL. From the educational bench to the clinical bedside: translating the Dreyfus developmental model to the learning of clinical skills. Acad Med. 2008;83:761-7. 7. Benner P. From novice to expert: excellence and power in clinical nursing practice, commemorative edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall; 2001. pp. 13-36. 8. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center website. Postgraduate Physician Assistant Program in Oncology. Accessed April 6, 2015 from www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/ schools-and-programs/clinical-education-for-non-physicians/physicianassistant-program-in-oncology/index.html. 9. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center website. Postgraduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing. Accessed April 6, 2015 from www. mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schoolsand-programs/nursing-education/post-graduate-fellowship-in-oncologynursing/index.html. DISCOVER THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE BLOOD APP New Innovative Design! 10. Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - The James website. Acute Care Oncology Fellowship Program. Accessed April 6, 2015 from http://cancer.osu.edu/cancer-specialties/nursing/acute-care-oncologyfellowship-program. Improving MDS Outcomes ASH, in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology and The France Foundation, is offering complimentary CME summits to improve the diagnosis and care of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients. “Improving MDS Outcomes from Diagnosis to Treatment: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach” includes case-based tumor board discussions and interactive break-out sessions on identifying the new role or molecular testing  in MDS, distinguishing morphic mimics for MDS, assessing low and high grade MDS, and applying new prognostic scoring systems to patients. Who should attend: general pathologists, hematopathologists, medical oncologists, hematologists, pathologists’ assistants, hematology and oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medi- ASHClinicalNews.org cal laboratory scientists.  The program encourages multi-disciplinary approach through team-based learning activities. Locations and Dates:  June 13, 2015 San Francisco, CA Mission Bay Conference Center at USCF September 17, 2015 Chicago, IL Fairmont Hotel (just prior to ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies) October 9, 2015 New York, NY Lowes Regency October 16, 2015 Tampa, FL Location TBD More information on the MDS Summits can be found at www.MDSlearning.com. Register online at www.regonline.com/MDS. This is a free program, and space is limited. Updated Features: • Superior ‘Home Screen’ navigation showcasing current issue cover image and quick access to various Blood Journal articles • Mobile device user interface designed specifically for tablets and smartphones • Blood Issues display with high definition cover images, slider navigation and First Edition quick link • Improved ‘Table of Contents’ display featuring article category tiles, article category picker, and swipe functionality • Updated ‘All Articles’ and ‘First Edition’ sections with new article category picker and view by date option Stay tuned for Android update later this summer ASH Clinical News 21