APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (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 12, 2024 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01A) The Ongoing Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: What Will Impact Your Practice Today and In the Near Future? – Solid Tumors » Sasha Watson, PharmD – Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacist University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (01B) The Ongoing Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: What Will Impact Your Practice Today and In the Near Future? – Hematology » Jill Lykon, PharmD, BCOP – Oncology Pharmacy Manager University of Miami Hospitals |
| 8:55am | (02) Innovations in Breast Reconstruction for Managing the Ptotic Breast with a Dual Port Expander » Rita Loureiro, MSHS, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:00am | (03A) Updates in Multiple Myeloma » George Robert Nahas, DO – Medical Oncology Miami Cancer Institute (03B) Advancing Care: New Procedures in the Treatment of Lung Cancers » Breanne Osbourne, MSN, RN, APRN-BC – Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Surgery Vanderbilt University |
| 10:45am | (04) The Advanced Practice Provider Role in Improving Patient Care and Outcomes » Gail Pollen, APRN, AGACNP-BC – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Hematology/Oncology/Infusion Miami Cancer Institute |
| 11:30am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:35am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Takeda: Introducing the First and Only Novel Targeted Therapy Approved for mCRC, Regardless of Mutation Status, in More Than a Decade » Raji Shameem, MD – Orlando Health Cancer Institute |
| 12:25pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:40pm | (05) Fueling for the Fight: Nutrition Support with Tube Feeding and Total Parenteral Nutrition in Oncology » Federika Garcia, MS, RDN, DLN, CNSC – Clinical Nutrition Manager – Oncology Nutrition Cancer Support Services University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 1:25pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:50pm | (06) Ovarian Cancer: Then and Now- Navigating Progress » Patricia C. Novoa-Vogt, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner, Miami Cancer Institute |
| 2:35pm | (07) Navigating the Silence: Mastering Difficult Conversations in End-of-Life Care » Mariadela Matute, APRN, BMT-CN, AOCNP – Supervisor Advanced Practice Providers Inpatient BMT Blood and Marrow Transplant Miami Cancer Institute |
| 3:20pm | Network Reception |
| 5:30pm | Dinner invite sponsored by Pfizer: An oral treatment combination for adults with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E/K mutation » Jeanelle King, PA-C |
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (08) What Every APP Survival Expert Should Know: Emergencies in Hematology and Oncology » Danielle Roberts, MS, MMSc, PA-C – Physician Assistant, BMT Co-Director, Emory Hematology/Medical Oncology APP Fellowship Program Education Lead for Advanced Practice Providers Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology, TPOIC: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Dana J. Tolman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C |
| 9:35am | Transition Break |
| 9:40am | (09) Unexplained Bleeding Syndrome? Consider Acquired Hemophilia » Lourdes M. Rivera, PhD, PA-C, MCMSc – Supervisor Inpatient Advanced Practice Providers Miami Cancer Institute |
| 10:25am | (10) Reshaping DLBCL Management: Innovations in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL Care » Jannelle Vicens, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN – Nurse Practitioner, Miami Cancer Institute |
| 11:10am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 11:35am | (11) Specialty Pharmacy Shenanigans: Surviving the World of Oral Chemotherapy and Prior Authorizations » Meg Butler, PharmD – Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations Clearview Cancer Institute Oncology Specialties, PC |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Amgen: Investigating DLL3-targeted immunotherapy: The potential of T cells to fight small cell lung cancer (SCLC) » Dr. Tarek Mekhail |
| 1:15pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:30pm | (12) Beyond the Surface: Illuminating Rashes in Oncology Patients » Luisa Patino, APRN – Miami Cancer Institute |
| 2:00pm | (13) Management of Frailty in Cancer Patients » Sandra Sepulveda, MSN, APRN-BC, BMTCN – Nurse Practitioner, Bone Marrow Transplant, Miami Cancer Institute |
| 2:30pm | 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, 04/12/2024 – 4:00am-Sat, 04/13/2024 – 11:20am 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
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.
Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Miami, FL
Advanced Practice Provider Educator Specialist Miami Cancer Institute Miami, FL
Director, Clinical Operations Advanced Practice Don Soffer Clinical Research Center Miami, FL
Director of Advanced Practice Providers Miami Cancer Institute Miami, FL
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the APPOS Miami 2024 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:
Booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/app-oncology-summit-2024/
Rate: $200/night (2 queen beds)
Dates for discounted rates: April 10, 2024 – April 13, 2024
Discounted booking closes on: March 25, 2024
Parking: $15 self-parking
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.