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 19, 2027 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:40am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:45am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:50am | (01A) TBA » TBA |
| 8:35am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:40am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:25am | Transition Break |
| 9:30am | (02A) Precision Med (Solid) » Christina Clarkson, PA, PharmD – Physician Assistant, Medical Oncology | Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute | Charlotte, NC (02B) TBA » TBA |
| 10:15am | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:40am | (03A) Updates in GI » Aman Opneja, MBBS – Medical Oncologist | Assistant Professor of Medicine | Duke Cancer Center Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic | Durham, NC |
| 11:25am | (04A) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Julia L. Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Breast Medical Oncology | Atrium Health Levine Cancer | Charlotte, NC |
| 12:25pm | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (05A) TBA » TBA |
| 2:30pm | (06A) Updates in Benign Heme » Alice Ma, MD, FACP – Professor of Medicine | Fellowship Program Director | Division of Hematology | University of North Carolina School of Medicine | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 3:15pm | Explanation of Trivia for Charity Break + Information about the Cancer Charities |
| 3:20pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:45pm | (07A) Tumor Board: Derm and Toxcisties » Moderator: Jennifer Peagler, AGACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner | Lexington Health Cancer Center | West Columbia, SC » Logan Barney, PharmD – Oncology Pharmacist | Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia, SC » TBA » TBA » TBA |
| 4:45pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
| Saturday, February 20, 2027 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:40am | (08A) Clinical Utility of Pharmacogenomics in Oncology » Jai Patel, PharmD – Associate Vice President, Translational Research | Director, Cancer Pharmacology & Pharmacogenomics | Atrium Health Levine Cancer | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center | Charlotte, NC |
| 8:25am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:15am | Transition Break |
| 9:20am | (09A) TBA » TBA |
| 10:05am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:20am | (10A) TBA » TBA (10B) TBA » TBA |
| 11:05am | (11A) Supportive Care and Palliative Care » Jack Kimball, PA-C – Physician Associate | Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care | Duke University Health System | Raleigh, NC |
| 11:50am | (12A) TBA » TBA |
| 12:35pm | Grab & Go Lunch |
| 12:50pm | (13A) TBA » TBA |
| 1:20pm | 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 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. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 02/19/2027 – 4:00am-Sat, 02/20/2027 – 10:15am 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 10.25 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 10.25 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 5.25 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.
The Advanced Practice Provider Most Valuable Professional (APP MVP) of the Year award is given to an advanced practice Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Pharmacist in Hematology Oncology who demonstrates leadership by serving as a role-model and mentor to his or her peers in their community. This person shows initiative and promotes positive change in their professional practice environment. APP MVP of the Year awardees demonstrate excellence in their day-to-day work while showing compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity.
Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Clinical Associate, Duke School of Nursing Duke Cancer Center Raleigh, NC
APP Supervisor Novant Health Cancer Institute Charlotte, NC
Associate Director of Advanced Practice Atrium Health Levine Cancer Charlotte, NC
Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Team Lead Triangle East Oncology UNC Health Raleigh, NC
Nurse Practitioner
Lexington Health Cancer Center
West Columbia, SC
Multiple Myeloma Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
University of North Carolina Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC
We want to ensure that your time at the 2027 APPOS Charlotte 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: February 18-21, 2027
Discounted Booking Deadline: February 4, 2027
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Room rate: $259/night
Parking:
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.