06/25/2026

2026 OAPA Annual Conference - CME #14

Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 9:15-10:15 a.m.

“Lung Nodule Management Guidelines"

Presented by Catherine Chisholm, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between follow up recommendations for lung cancer screening vs. incidentally detected nodules
• Review how patient risk factors play a role in risk stratification and determining follow up interval
• Identify patient populations in which the traditional Fleischer or LungRADs guidelines may not apply

Speaker Information:

Catherine Chisholm, PA-C, is a physician assistant with the pulmonary department at the Cleveland Clinic specializing in the early detection and management of patients with lung nodules and lung cancer. She serves as the head Advanced Practice Provider for the Lung Nodule Program, where she plays a key role in multidisciplinary patient evaluation, early detection initiatives, treatment coordination, and patient education. With experience in thoracic oncology, she is committed to advancing evidence-based care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting innovation in lung cancer screening and survivorship. Her clinical interests include early lung cancer detection, smoking cessation, and pulmonary comorbidities including COPD/asthma.

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