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) TBA » Katelyn Bone, APRN, FNP-BC – Advanced Practice Provider of Radiation Oncology Texas Oncology |
| 8:55am | (02) TBA » Aaron Hwang, PT, MPT – ReVital Program Director, North Texas Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Clinician Well-being and Burnout: Challenges and Solutions for Oncology APPs » Ray Page, DO, PhD, FASCO – Senior Advisor and Immediate Past President The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders |
| 10:55am | (04) TBA » Sara Carlough, PA-C – Physician Assistant Department of Leukemia, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) TBA » Vivian Irizarry Gatell, MD – Internal Medicine – Hematology/Oncology UT Southwestern |
| 1:30pm | (06) TBA » Joscelyne Dracca MSN, RN, APNP, ACHPN, GNP-BC – Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| 2:15pm | Message from the Charities |
| 2:30m | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:55pm | (07) TBA » Aimee Strong, DNP AGAC-NP – Nurse Practitioner UVA Health |
| 3:40pm | (08) APP Panel – TBA » Rev. James Adams, MA, MDiv, BCC – Sr. Chaplain Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist » April Pichon – Houston Methodist » Dr. Christopher Murray |
| 4:40pm | 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 Sumitomo » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Updates in the Management of CLL in the era of Novel Therapies » 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) TBA » Elizabeth Waxman – Nurse Practitioner M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 11:35am | (12) TBA » Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:10pm | Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:25pm | (13) Navigating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Approach for Advanced Practice Providers » 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 |
| 2:10pm | 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 10.25 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 2025 APPOS Dallas 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: September 18, 2025 – September 19, 2025
Discounted Booking closes on: September 18, 2025
Booking Link: Click here to Book a Room
Room rate: $269/night
Parking: TBA
Disclaimer:
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.
