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 2, 2027 | |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:40am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:45am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:50am | (01) Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer » TBA |
| 8:35am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:40am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:25am | Transition Break |
| 9:30am | (02) AYA Care Coordination » Wendy Girbach, MSSW, LCSW-S, OSW-C – AYA Program Director | MD Anderson | Houston, TX |
| 10:15am | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:40am | (03) Empowering Advanced Practice Providers to Improve Patient Selection, Adverse Event Management, and Sequencing in CDK4/6 Inhibitor Therapy | This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly. » TBA |
| 11:40am | (04) Bispecific Therapies » Sherry Adkins, APRN – Nurse Practitioner | MD Anderson | Houston, TX |
| 12:25pm | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (05) Artificial Intelligence in Practice » Danielle Roberts, MS, MMSc, PA-C – Director of APP Fellowships and Virtual Health | Emory Healthcare | Atlanta, GA |
| 2:15pm | (06) Benign Heme » Anna Bui, PA – Physician Assistant | Oncology Consultants | Houston, TX |
| 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 | (07) Panel: Spiritual and Psychological Distress in Oncology » Moderator: Loni Savage, NP – Nurse Practitioner | Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center | Houston, TX » April Pichon, MSSW, MBA, LCSW-S – Licensed Social Worker | Houston Methodist | Houston, TX » Erin Oropeza, LCSW, CCM – Oncology Social Worker ll | Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center | Houston, TX » April Pichon, MSSW, MBA, LCSW-S – Licensed Social Worker | Houston Methodist | Houston, TX |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
| Saturday, April 3, 2027 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:35am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:40am | (08) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy in Clinical Practice » TBA |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (09) Evalutation for Englarged Lymph Node » Erin Taylor, PA-C – Supervisor Advanced Practice Providers, Lymphoma/Myeloma Department | MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:35am | (10) Survivorship » TBA |
| 11:20am | (11) Tumor Board: GI Cancers » Moderator: Tamara Arboleda, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Lead APP/MCO Clinic APP | Oncology Consultants | Houston, TX » [Pancreatic] > TBA » [Colorectal] > Dr. Asad Haider, MD – Attending Physician | Oncology Consultants | Houston, TX » [Cholangiocarcinoma] > TBA |
| 12:20pm | Grab & Go Lunch |
| 12:20pm | (12) Moderated Networking Groups: Grab Lunch & Share Best Practices with Colleagues (Optional) » TBA |
| 12:20pm | 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 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 04/02/2027 – 6:00am-Sat, 04/03/2027 – 11:25am 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 10.50 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 10.50 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 3.75 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.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
Oncology Consultants Houston, TX
Methodist Hospital Houston, TX
Texas Oncology - Willowbrook Houston, TX
Supervisor Advanced Practice Providers, Lymphoma/Myeloma Department MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
We want to ensure that your time at the 2027 APPOS Houston 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: April 1-3, 2027
Discounted Booking Deadline: March 4, 2027
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $249/night
Parking: Complimentary self-parking in Galleria Garage
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.