The Third Annual COSMO Conference brings together physicians, researchers, patient advocates, healthcare leaders, and communication experts to address one of the most urgent challenges in cancer care today: misinformation and trust in the digital space.

The Collaboration for Outcomes Using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO): A Women in Medicine® VERITAS Initiative focuses on helping oncology professionals lead online with integrity, empathy, and evidence—so patients and communities have access to credible, science-driven cancer information when it matters most.

WHY IS WOMEN IN MEDICINE® LEADING COSMO?

The way people learn about their health has changed. Nearly 70% of patients turn to the internet first when they have a medical question—and in cancer care, that number is even higher. But health misinformation spreads fast, and patients can struggle to separate data-driven information from anecdotal stories or “miracle cure” claims. Our program exists to close the gap between high trust in clinicians and low clinician presence online, empowering healthcare professionals to show up as trusted voices in digital cancer communication.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This special two-day conference is an intentional, high-impact gathering designed to equip oncology professionals, advocates, patients, and anyone touched by oncology with the tools and confidence to engage online responsibly—through conference learning, research, and community-building. Join us in Chicago for two days of education, collaboration, and connection—with a shared commitment to improving the digital future of cancer care.

Conference themes include:

• Tackling cancer misinformation

• Using social media to advance cancer research

• Improving representation and equity in digital spaces

• Supporting patients through nutrition, exercise, wellness, and survivorship conversations

• Distinguishing credible digital opinion leadership from influencer culture

OUR IMPACT

COSMO drives national momentum:

• National Collaboration: Connected hundreds of oncology professionals across institutions and disciplines

• Proven Scholarship: Nine published research papers originated from COSMO’s inaugural meeting

• Conferences with Purpose: Advancing credibility, compassion, and community in cancer communication

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COSMO is designed for anyone committed to strengthening trust, credibility, and evidence-based communication in oncology—especially in today’s digital landscape. We welcome oncology physicians and trainees, researchers, advanced practice providers, nurses, patient advocates, healthcare leaders, and communication experts who want to better understand how cancer conversations unfold online and how clinicians can engage responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

CME

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pinnacle Conference, LLC and Women in Medicine®. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is accredited for 8 CE hours with the following institutions:

• Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, AMA PRA Category 1™

• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, ACPE CPE

• American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC NCPD (CNE)

• American Academy of PAs, AAPA Category 1

• American Dental Association, ADA-CERP CDE

• American Psychological Association, APA CE

• Association of Social Work Boards, ASWB-ACE

• Commission on Dietetic Registration, CDR CPE

• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, BOC CEUs