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, July 17, 2026 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Beyond the Buzzwords: How to Responsibly Bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Your Practice » Larry Bilbrey, MS, CLSSGB, MB – Director, Data Insights & Innovations, Tennessee Oncology | Senior Director, Digital Innovation, OneOncology | Nashville, TN |
| 8:55am | (02) Colorectal Cancer in Younger Patients » Radhika Kainthla, MD – Assistant Professor | Division of Hematology/Oncology | UT Southwestern University | Dallas, TX |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Creating Care Pathways for Precision Medicine in Solid Tumors: The Role of APPs in Biomarker-Driven Oncology | This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and Pfizer. » Alan F. Brown, MD – Pathologist, South Texas Pathology Associates | Methodist Hospital | San Antonio, TX |
| 11:10am | (04) Beyond Survival: Screening, Referral, and Rehabilitation for Sexual Health in Oncology Patients » Sarah Abromowitz, PT, DPT, CLT – Senior Physical Therapist | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Carly Cappozzo, OTR, MSOT, CLT – Senior Occupational Therapist | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Amgen » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit hALL |
| 1:00pm | (05) Interpreting Genomic Reports in APP Practice – difference between genomics and genetics » Kyle Roebuck, MS, CLSSGB, MB(ASCP) – Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University & Miami Dade College | Molecular Pathology Technologist at Memorial Healthcare System | Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 1:45pm | (06) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. and Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. » Racheal Bingham, DNP, CPNP-PC, CPON – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Pediatric Neurology/NeuroOncology/NF Clinic | MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital | The University of Texas | Houston, TX |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) The Community APP-Led Benign Hematology Clinic: A Shared-Care Model for Anemia Workup » Tamara Arboleda, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner | Oncology Consultants | Houston, TX |
| 3:55pm | (08) APP-led quality improvement projects (APP Panel) »Moderator: Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C – Physician Assistant | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Afton Marie Dickerson MSN, AGACNP-BCP, CBCN, AOCNP, CGRA – Nurse Practitioner Manager | Oncology Consultants | Katy, TX » Neema Pathiyil, PA – Physician Assistant | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) The Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Test Your Knowledge in Quiz-Show-Style! » Afton Marie Dickerson MSN, AGACNP-BCP, CBCN, AOCNP, CGRA – Nurse Practitioner Manager | Oncology Consultants | Katy, TX » Tomoko Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP, CGRA – Nurse Practitioner | City of Hope Orange County Lennar | Irvine, CA » Clarissa Wilkins, PharmD, BCOP – Treatment Review and Coordination Pharmacist | Texas Oncology | Dallas, TX |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Building APP led survivorship clinic (APP Panel) » Moderator: Afton Marie Dickerson MSN, AGACNP-BCP, CBCN, AOCNP, CGRA – Nurse Practitioner Manager | Oncology Consultants | Katy, TX » Tomoko Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP, CGRA – Nurse Practitioner | City of Hope Orange County Lennar | Irvine, CA » Katherine Gilmore, MPH – Director-Operations, Survivorship Program | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX » Mary E. Peterson, MS, APRN, AOCNP, FAPO – Nurse Practitioner | UT Hope Cancer Center | Athens, TX |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Multiple Myeloma » Rebecca Lu, MSN, FNP-C – Advanced Practice Provider | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 11:50am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:55am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Astellas/Pfizer » TBA |
| 12:40pm | Transition Break |
| 12:45pm | (12) Tumor Board: TBA » TBA » TBA » TBA » TBA |
| 1:45pm | 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 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. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 07/17/2026 – 8:00am-Sat, 07/18/2026 – 2:35pm 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
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 11.00 credit.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 2.25 credit.
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.
Physician Assistant The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
Nurse Practitioner
City of Hope Orange County Lennar
Irvine, CA
Nurse Practitioner Texas Oncology Round Rock, TX
Nurse Practitioner Manager Oncology Consultants Katy, TX
Physician Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Nurse Practitioner, Department of Leukemia MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Austin 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: July 13-21, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: June 25, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $169/night
Parking: $10
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.