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, February 7, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01A) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Danielle Roberts, PA-C – Associate Chief of Education for APPs, Co-Director Hematology/Oncology APP Fellowship Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University |
| 9:10am | (02A) Management Options for Advanced and Recurrent Endometrial Cancer » Adam Pyrzak, MD, MS, FACOG – Obstetrician-Gynecologist Northside Hospital (02B) The Art of Managing Your Patient’s Acute Leukemia During Their Golden Years » Stephanie Gregory, FNP-C, BMTCN – Nurse Practitioner Northside Hospital |
| 9:55am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03A) Incorporating Occupational Therapy into Cancer Care: Enhancing Independence and Quality of Life » Melora Rennie, OTR/L, CLT-LANA – Occupational & Lymphedema Therapist PORi Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist Northside Hospital |
| 11:10am | (04A) APP Panel: Strategies for Navigating Oncology Patient Care Without a Nurse Navigator » Moderator: Kennon McCollum, DNP, FNP-C, APRN-BC – Nurse Practitioner Georgia Cancer Specialists » Demetrice Land, BSN, RN – Oncology Nurse Navigator Northside Hospital Cancer Institute » Cara Cannon, RN, BSN, OCN, BMTCN – Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University Hospital |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | 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 |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:10pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 1:10pm | (05A) Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Counseling for Oncologic Patients » Heather Hipp, MD – Associate Professor, Program Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Emory University School of Medicine |
| 1:55pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:20pm | (06A) Conversations That Matter: Integrating Palliative and Hospice Care Conversations into Your Oncology Practice » Rochelle Schube, LCSW, OSW-C – Oncology Social Worker Atlanta Cancer Care |
| 3:05pm | (07A) Shedding Light on Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers: Key Insights for APPs » Travis W. Blalock, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS – Associate Professor of Dermatology Emory University School of Medicine/Emory Healthcare (07B) A Practical Summary and Review of Recent Updates in Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) » Anthony M. Hunter, MD – Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Emory University School of Medicine |
| 3:50pm | (08A) Mastering the Fundamentals: Safe and Effective Chemotherapy Order Prescribing » Gyunash Akibova, PharmD, MBA – PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident Northside Hospital |
| 4:35pm | Network Reception |
| 6:00pm | Dinner Invite – Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09A) Molecularly Targeted Therapies In Lung Cancer » Lauren Barnett, DNP, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner University Cancer & Blood Center |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Morning Breakfast Symposium sponsored by Sumitomo: A GnRH Antagonist Treatment Option for Advanced Prostate Cancer » Kathleen Burns, NP, GU – Medical Oncology City of Hope |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10A) Understanding Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs): Who, What, and How? » Megan McCoy, DNP, AGACNP-BC, OCN – Nurse Practitioner Northside Hospital, Blood & Marrow Transplant |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:55am | (11A) Sex and Cancer: Pathways Forward » John P. Horton, MD – Associate Professor, Division Director, General Obstetrics and Gynecology Emory University Hospital |
| 11:40am | (12A) Survivorship Care: Ensuring Continuity and Support Across the Cancer Journey » Melissa Dowd, FNP, ACHPN – Family Nurse Practitioner University Cancer & Blood Center |
| 12:25pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:30pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead: Clinical Considerations for the Treatment of mTNBC and HR+/HER2- mBC with an ADC » Kelsey Martin, MSN, AOCNP |
| 1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13A) What’s GU’d in the World of Bladder Cancer? » Charles Bodine, MD – Oncologist University Cancer & Blood Center |
| 2:15pm | (14A) Generative Artificial Intelligence for the Oncology Practitioner » Judy Wawira Gichoya, MD, MS – Associate Professor, Interventional Radiology & Informatics Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences Emory University School of Medicine |
| 3:15pm | 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 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 02/07/2025 – 7:00am-Sat, 02/08/2025 – 2:20pm 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.
In alignment with recent updates to national COVID-19 guidelines and mandates, APPOS will no longer be requiring attendees to wear masks or show proof of vaccination. Masks are still encouraged for those who are at higher risk from COVID-19, including those who are unvaccinated, or immunocompromised.
Please note, that we will continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines, and will keep you informed of any additional changes or updates that may impact APPOS.
Precautions That We Take:
APP Education Lead, Co-Director Hematology/Oncology APP Fellowship Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Nurse Practitioner Northside Hospital
Nurse Practitioner Georgia Cancer Specialists
Nurse Practitioner Atlanta Cancer Care
Oncology Nurse Practitioner University Cancer & Blood Center Athens, GA
BMT Nurse Practitioner Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA
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