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 17, 2026 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Precision Oncology: Utilizing Genomic Data to Optimize Therapeutic Outcomes for Patients with Cancer » Michael E. Menefee, MD – Medical Oncologist | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH |
| 8:55am | (02) Navigating Career Growth for APPs » Mary Peterson, MS, APRN, AOCNP, FAPO – Nurse Practitioner | UT Hope Cancer Center | Athens, TX |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Improving Outcomes in Gastric and GEJ Cancers | This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Astellas » Nataliya Uboha, MD, PhD – Associate Director of Clinical Research | Faculty Leader for Early Phase Oncology Therapeutics Program | Associate Professor, Department of Medicine | Section of Hematology & Oncology, University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI |
| 11:10am | (04) Interventional Strategies in Oncological Pain Management: A Multimodal Approach » Nathan Wick, DO – Board Certified Interventional Pain Specialist | Board Certified Anesthesiologist | iSpine Pain Physicians | Maple Grove, MN |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Treatment Considerations for Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC » Katie Winiger, NP – Norton Cancer Institute |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit hALL |
| 1:00pm | (05) Demystifying Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Systematic, Case‑Based Approach » Amie Fonder, PA-C – Assistant Professor of Medicine | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 1:45pm | (06) Raising the Index of Suspicion: Navigating the Nuances of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Diagnosis and Management | This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. » Solange Sierra, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC – Sarcoma Medical Oncology | Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Miami Health System | Miami, FL |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Cancer-Related Fatigue in Survivorship: Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Team-Based Strategies for Oncology APPs » Kayla Van Der Weerd PT, DPT, CLT-LANA – Physical Therapist | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 3:55pm | (08) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Community Oncology: Practical Updates for Today’s Practice » Elizabeth Fitzgerald, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-PMHC – Physician Assistant | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by Biotheranostics, a Hologic Company |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » 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 | Cincinnati, OH |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer/Astellas: A New Treatment Approach for Cisplatin-Ineligible Patients With MIBC » Kirollos Hanna, PharmD – Minneosta Oncology |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) CT Body Imaging for Oncology Advanced Practice Providers » Tristan Lawson, MD – Radiologist | Midwest Radiology | Roseville, MN |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Geriatric Oncology in Practice: Assessment, Toxicity, and Shared Decision Making for Systemic Therapy » Jennie Goble, DMSc, PA-C – Assistant Professor of Medicine | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by BeOne Medicines: Discussion of Brukinsa for Adult Patients with CLL/SLL – APP » Rhonda Hewitt, MSN, ACNP, AOCNP – Stanford Health Care |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Colorectal Cancer – Case Based Discussion » Jessica Lee, DO – Gastrointestinal Oncology and Hematology | Virginia Mason Franciscan Health | Seattle, WA |
| 1:30pm | Adjourn |
Subject to change
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 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 04/17/2026 – 7:00am-Sat, 04/18/2026 – 1:20pm 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 60 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 11.00 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 Minnesota Oncology Maplewood, MN
Nurse Practitioner HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center St Louis Park, MN
Physician Assistant Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN
Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant University of Minnesota Physicians Burnsville, MN
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Minneapolis 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 15-19, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: March 27, 2026
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Room rate: $125/night
Parking: Complimentary parking
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.