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, April 4, 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) Spotlight on Pre-Cancerous Lung Nodules: Early Intervention and Multidisciplinary Management » Adria Myers DNP, APRN – Oncology Nurse Practitioner Markey Cancer Center, University Of Kentucky |
| 8:55am | (02) BiTE Therapy in Solid Tumors: Revolutionizing Oncology Through Bispecific Antibodies » Dr. David Waterhouse, MD, MPH – Chief Innovation Officer OHC (Oncology Hematology Care)/ A Research Site with SCRI |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Advanced Breast Cancer: Navigating Complexities in Care » Diana Sutherland, CNP – Nurse Practitioner UC Health |
| 10:55am | (04) Strategizing Your Future: Advancing, Growing, and Thriving as an Oncology Provider » Sara Tompkins, DNP, AG-ACNP-BC, NEA-BC – Nurse Practitioner University of Cincinnati |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Sobi: Exploring phenotypes in myelofibrosis (MF) and the role of VONJO® (pacritinib) » Salman Fazal, MD – Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) Advancing Melanoma Care: Insights for Oncology APPs » Ruta Arays, MD – Markey Cancer Center, University Of Kentucky |
| 1:30pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 1:45pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:10pm | (06) Evidence Based Approaches to Precision Cancer Cognitive Care » Michelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, ACNP – Director of Program Development The Cancer Survivorship Provider Network |
| 2:55pm | (07) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Optimizing Care and Navigating Advances in Treatment » Fan Ny, AGPCNP-C – Nurse Practitioner UC Cancer Center – UC Health |
| 3:40pm | (08) Cancer and Aging REsiliency (CARE) Clinic: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Oncology Support and Survivorship » Moderator: Gai Mei Wong, PA-C – Hematology Physician Assistant The Ohio State University, James Comprehensive Cancer Center » Taletha Askew, NP – Nurse Practitioner Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center » Samantha Bateman, MS, RDN, LDN – Nutrition Care Dietitian The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center » Amber Davis, RN BSN – Nurse The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center » Ann Bartlett – Social Worker The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center » Samantha Mogan, AuD, ABAC – Audiologist The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 4:40pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Dinner Invite – Sponsored by Biotheranostics – A Hologic Co. » TBA |
Saturday, April 5, 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 » Ashlyn Whitesell, PharmD – Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Medical Oncology University of Kentucky HealthCare |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead: Offering an ADC Treatment for Patients With Pretreated HR+/HER2- mBC and mTNBC » Tiffany Kessler, APRN, MSN, AGACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner Texas Oncology-Charles A. Baylor Sammons Cancer Center |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Optimizing Outcomes in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Insights and Innovations » Dena L Uscio, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Beyond the Tumor: Transforming Cancer Care with Utilization of ctDNA in Clinical Practice and Decision Making » Holly Chitwood, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, CPNP-AC – Markey Cancer Center, Division of Medical Oncology Assistant Professor Co–Coordinator for the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track University of Kentucky College of Nursing |
| 11:35am | (12) Neuroendocrine Tumors: An Advanced Practice Perspective on Current Treatment Paradigms » Rachael Young, APRN – Oncology Nurse Practitioner Markey Cancer Center University of Kentucky |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Courtney Moore, MSN, FNP-C – Research Nurse Practitioner Norton Cancer Institute |
| 1:10pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:25pm | (13) Head and Neck Oncology for APPs: Enhancing Diagnosis, Treatment and Survivorship Care » Laura Weldishofer, DNP, APRN – Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Hematology Care |
| 2:30pm | Closing Remarks |
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 10.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 04/04/2025 – 7:00am-Sat, 04/05/2025 – 2:10pm 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.
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Markey Cancer Center, University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Hematology Physician Assistant
The Ohio State University, James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, OH
Nurse Practitioner
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
Advanced Practice Provider
Oncology Hematology Care
Cincinnati, OH
Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
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