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 21, 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) Current Approaches to Systemic Management of Regionally Advanced or Metastatic Melanoma » Wolfram Samlowski, MD, FACP – Medical Oncologidt, clinical professor of medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada |
| 8:55am | (02) Managing Anemia: A Case-Focused Presentation » Shelley Miles, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP – Operational Excellence Administrator Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Assessing for Inherited Cancer Risk: Which Patients Should APPs Refer for Genetic Counseling and Testing? » Shannon Southwick, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP – Family Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada |
| 10:55am | (04) Managing Oncologic Emergencies in the Era of Cellular Therapies: A Case-Based Review for Oncology APPs » Meredith Beaton, MSN, AGACNP – APP Clinical Director Associate Director of Professional Excellence Division of Hematology University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: Exploring Treatment Data for CLL and AML with Venetoclax » Andrew Lee, PharmD, BCOP – Medical Science Liaison with AbbVie |
| 12:35pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:50pm | (05) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » 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 |
| 1:50pm | (06) Identifying and Managing Common Immunotherapy-Related Adverse Events » Claire Hiles, MD – Hematologist/Oncologist Intermountain Health |
| 2:35pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 2:45pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Enhancing APP Communication Skills Within the Palliative Care Context » Debi Boyle, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, FAAN – Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Advanced Oncology Nursing Resources Inc. |
| 3:55pm | (08) Tumor Board – Breast Cancer » Moderator: Ronald Ganzon, PA-C – Breast Cancer Physician Assistant Optum Care Cancer Care » Arsalan Salamat, MD, FACS – Breast Surgeon OptumCare Cancer Center » Vatsal Patel, MD, MBA, DABR – Radiation Oncologist OptumCare Cancer Center » Foluso Ogunleye, MD – Medical Oncologist Optum Care Cancer Care, Fort Apache |
| 5:10pm | Network Reception |
| 6:05pm | Dinner Invite – Sponsored by Biotheranostics – A Hologic Co. » TBA |
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Rehabilitative Medicine » Franchesca Konig, MD – Medical Director Cancer of Rehabilitation Medicine Physician University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Kimberly C. Podsada, RN, MSN, NP-C, OCN – University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Moving Forward in Multiple Myeloma » Tiffany Richards, PhD, ANP, AOCNP – APP Manager Lymphoma/Myeloma MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:55am | (11) Oncologic Imaging: Staging, Monitoring, and Making Appropriate Treatment Decisions » David Brousseau, MD, MS – Clinical Site Imaging Director OptumCare Cancer Center |
| 11:40am | (12) Mental health for patients » Y. Pritham Raj, MD – Associate Professor of Medicine Oregon Health and Science University |
| 12:25pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:30pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13) Navigating the Stem Cell Transplant Journey: A review of the process and Post-Transplant Monitoring » Melissa Parra, MBA HM, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC – Advanced Practice Director, Oncology Director, Canyons Region Intermountain Health |
| 2:15pm | (14) APP Panel Discussion – Financial toxicities of cancer » Sandra Lopez – Financial Counselor Intermountain Health |
| 3:15pm | Closing Remarks |
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 11.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 02/21/2025 – 10:00am-Sat, 02/22/2025 – 6:00pm 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
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.
Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner Intermountain Healthcare Las Vegas, NV
Family Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Breast Cancer Physician Assistant Optum Care Cancer Care Las Vegas, NV
Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner Intermountain Cancer Center - Southwest Utah St. George, UT
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 APPOS Las Vegas 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 20, 2025 – $99 | February 21, 2025 – $259
Booking Deadline: 6/20/2025
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $169/night
Parking: $10
Room availability: We have guest rooms available at Plaza Hotel & Casino. Room rates are Thursday February 20 $52+tx and resort fee. Friday, February 21st rooms are $124+tx and resort fee. The resort fee is $30 per room, per day. Included in resort fee: self-parking; pool admission; fitness facility admission; two (2) bottles of water; local/800 calls from guest room; and boarding pass printing (designated kiosks only). Note: Non-hotel guests will be charged for parking.
Plaza Hotel & Casino
Booking Deadline: February 7, 2025
Phone Reservation:
1. Call (800) 634-6575.
2. Please have your booking code to give to the agent as this will be the quickest way for them to help you.
3. The call center is currently open 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm PST.
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Click here to book your room at the Plaza today!
Room rate: King Bed: Thursday $52.40++ | Friday $124++
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.