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, September 19, 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) Chairside Nursing – for stamina, etc » TBA |
| 8:55am | (02) Radiation Oncology vs When to pursue metastasis therapy » TBA |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) MDS » Sara Bresser, PA – Physician Assistant MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 11:10am | (04) Clinician Well-being and Burnout » Ray Page, DO, PhD, FASCO – Immediate Past President and Senior Advisor The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) AYA » Vivian Irizarry Gatell, MD – Internal Medicine – Hematology/Oncology UT Southwestern |
| 1:45pm | (06) Palliative Care » TBA |
| 2:45pm | Message from the Charities |
| 3:00m | Trivia for Charity Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:25pm | (07) Thoracic Surgery » TBA |
| 4:10pm | (08) APP Panel – Role of chaplain, psychologist » Rev. James Adams, MA, MDiv, BCC – Sr. Chaplain Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist » April Pichon – Houston Methodist |
| 5:10pm | Networking Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA » TBA |
Saturday, September 20, 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 » Hoyt Slade, Pharm.D., BCOP, CMTM – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Investigational Cancer Therapeutics MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Lymphoma and Current Treatments » Farrukh T. Awan, M.D., M.S., M.B.A. – Professor of Internal Medicine Director of Lymphoid Malignancies Program Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) General update on lung cancer » Elizabeth Waxman – Nurse Practitioner M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 11:35am | (12) Immunotherapy advancements for solid tumors » TBA |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:30pm | (13) Pregnancy associated cancer » Ashley Martinez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, CPHQ, NEA-BC, NPD-BC – Director, Advanced Practice Department of Nursing The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2:30pm | Closing Remarks |
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 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
Nurse Practitioner The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Fort Worth, TX
Advanced Practice Nurse MD Anderson Cancer Center Austin, TX
Nurse Practitioner, Breast Oncology Dept. Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center Houston, TX
Inpatient BMT/Malignant Hematology APP UT Southwestern Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner US Oncology
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the APP Oncology Summit 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.
Booking Details to Come
