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 23, 2027 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:40am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:45am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:50am | (01) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA – Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences | University of Cincinnati, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy | Oncology Clinical Specialist | UCHealth Systems | Cincinnati, OH |
| 8:50am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:55am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:40am | Transition Break |
| 9:45am | (02) Lymphedema: More than Meets the Eye » Caitlin Kotian, PT, DPT – Physical Therapist | OSU – The James Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 10:30am | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:55am | (03) TBA » TBA |
| 11:55am | (04) BiTE in Lymphoma » Gai Mei Wong, PA-C – Hematology Physician Assistant | The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute | Columbus, OH |
| 12:40pm | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:45pm | (05) Beyond Survival: Menopause and Sexual Health After Cancer Treatment » Courtney DuBois Shihabuddin, DNP, APRN-CNP – Assistant Professor, Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
| 2:30pm | (06) Pancreatic Cancer Updates – how to get Daraxonrasib, counseling of the patient, management of patient care with this new drug » Sam Mikhail, MD – Oncologist | Zangmeister Cancer Center | Columbus, OH |
| 3:30pm | Explanation of Trivia for Charity Break + Information about the Cancer Charities |
| 3:35pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 4:00pm | (07) APP Led Diagnostic Team » Katherine “Katie” Alexander, MS, APRN-CNP, AOCNP, BBA – Director Advanced Practitioner Clinical Excellence | American Oncology Network | Fort Myers, FL » Rupa Ghosh-Berkebile, APRN-CNP, DNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University The James | Columbus, OH » Krisi Gindlesperger, DMSc, MBA, MPAS, PA-C – Director of APPs, Neuroscience and Oncology | Ohio Health | Cleveland, OH » Allison Dean CNP – Nurse Practitioner in Oncology and Hematology and Oncology | UC Health | Cincinnati, OH |
| 5:00pm | Networking Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
| Saturday, April 24, 2027 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:35am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:40am | (08) ADC toxicities across cancers » Diana Sutherland, NP – Nurse Practitioner | University of Cincinnati | West Chester, OH |
| 8:25am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:15am | Transition Break |
| 9:20am | (09) Beyond the TSH: Recognizing and Managing Thyroid Toxicities in Oncology » Lisa Ward, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Oncology | The James Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care | The James Comprehensive Care Center |
| 10:05am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:20am | (10) Establishing fellowships/onboarding new to specialties » Kris Mathey, DNP, APRN-CNP, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner | Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates | Columbus, OH |
| 11:05am | (11) Tumor Board – Head and Neck – Radiation and Chemo Side Effects » Moderator: Tiffany Jones, MSN, ACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner | OHC, Inc. | Cincinnati, OH » Sarah Hentemann, APRN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University The James | Columbus, OH » Laura Weldishofer, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP, OCN – Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Oncology Hematology Care Inc. | Cincinnati, OH » Kelly Vala, MS, APRN-CNP, AOCNP – Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Ohio State University The James | Columbus, OH |
| 12:05pm | Grab & Go Lunch |
| 12:05pm | (12) Moderated Networking Groups: Grab Lunch & Share Best Practices with Colleagues » 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 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, 04/23/2027 – 4:00am-Sat, 04/24/2027 – 10:50am 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 2.75 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.
Director Advanced Practitioner Clinical Excellence American Oncology Network Fort Myers, FL
Nurse Practitioner University of Cincinnati West Chester, OH
Hematology Physician Assistant
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
Columbus, OH
Nurse Practitioner Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates Columbus, OH
Nurse Practitioner OHC, Inc. Cincinnati, OH
Booking details to come.