APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists (and RNs).
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Students, Fellows, and Industry Employees, see pricing below. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact info@horizoncme.com for further information.
Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc).
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
Friday, September 5, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Hepatic Artery Infusion » James Padussis, MD – Complex General Surgical Oncology Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Nebraska Medical Center |
| 8:55am | (02) Hematologic Malignancies » Brittany McCoy, PA-C – Hematology Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Nebraska Medical Center |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Billing & Compliance » Reta Studnicka – System Director Ambulatory/Provider Compliance The University of Kansas Health System |
| 10:55am | (04) Nutritional concerns in the cancer patient » Michelle Spink, RD, LMNT – Oncology Dietitian Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Taiho » TBA |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) Burnout Culture » Larry Long, Jr., Ph.D. – Director, Professional Well-Being Center Director, Counseling & Educational Support Services Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs University of Kansas Health System |
| 1:30pm | (06) Hematologic labs – DIC review, MAHA » Siddhartha Ganguly, MD, FACP – Carol Cockrell Curran Chief of Hematologic Malignancy Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center |
| 2:15pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 2:30pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:55pm | (07) Radiation side effects/symptoms » TBA |
| 3:40pm | (08) APP Panel – Staffing model » Moderator: Amy Raedeker, ARNP, RN, BSN, OCN – Mission Cancer & Blood, Aligned APP Program Director » Liza Rodriguez, DNP, APRN, AOCNP – APP Manager University of Kansas Cancer Center » Michelle Gulbrandson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC – APP Manager Oncology Nebraska Cancer Center » Patricia Serna, MHS, PA-C, CGRA – APP Area Manager – Virtual Care Physician Assistant Texas Oncology |
| 4:40pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA » TBA |
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Lauren Shinn, PharmD, BCOP – Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist The University of Kansas Health System |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Morning Breakfast Symposium – Sponsored by Abbvie » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Beyond Treatment: Supportive Care and Challenging Conversations in Oncology » Jordanne Adolphsen, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist The University of Kansas Cancer Center » Carol J. Mulvenon, MS, APRN, ACHPN – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care The University of Kansas Health System |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Oncologic Emergencies » Shilpan Shah, MD – Assistant Professor Houston Methodist Hospital |
| 11:35am | (12) How APPs can review/read clinical trials appropriately » Benjamin D. Fangman, MD – North Kansas City Hospital |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13) Tumor Board – precision medicine » Moderator: Liza Rodriguez, DNP, APRN, AOCNP – APP Manager University of Kansas Cancer Center » Ryan Rader, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor Medical Oncology University of Kansas » Kelsey Klute, MD – University of Nebraska Medical Center |
| 2:30pm | Adjourn |
The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 9.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 9.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 09/05/2025 – 5:00am-Sat, 09/06/2025 – 12:30pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 50 days after the activity – please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171
Attention Pharmacists: Earn CE credit toward your BCOP recertification*
Horizon CME is proud to support the recertification of oncology pharmacists and the new BPS pilot program for continuing professional development. For program details, please go here.
The APP Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurse specialists) and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The APP Oncology Summit offers a unique opportunity for APPs from various healthcare teams in the community to collaborate, learn from each other and national faculty, and share best practices on a range of issues related to the care of cancer patients.
APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurses.
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Nurse Practitioner
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
APP Manager
University of Kansas Cancer Center
Kansas City, KS
Mission Cancer & Blood, Aligned APP Program Director
Des Moines, IA
Clinical Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Westwood, KS
APP Manager Cancer Services
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Omaha, NE
Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant
MidAmerica Cancer Care Specialists
Kansas City, MO
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 APPOS Kansas City conference is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Overnight Accommodations: Dates for discounted rates: September 4-6, 2025
Discounted booking closes on: Thursday, August 07, 2025
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Room rate: $194/night
Parking:
– Valet $35.00
– Standard Self-Parking $25.00
Disclaimer:
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.
