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, March 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) Physical Therapy for Improving Lymphedema and Shoulder Function in Breast Cancer Survivors » Renata Braudy, PT, MSPT, MA, OCS, CLT, PhD – Physical Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Breast Health Program Specialist Twin Cities Orthopedics |
| 8:55am |
(02) Identification and Management of Toxicities Associated with Bispecific Therapies » Adrienne Nedved, BCOP, PharmD, MPA – Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist Mayo Clinic |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Strategies for Engaging Cancer Patients in Difficult Conversations About Advanced Illness » Todd Hultman, PhD, ACNP, ACHPN – Team Leader Supportive Medicine Program Christus St. Vincent |
| 10:55am | (04) Advanced Fundamentals of Pain Management » Zach Razavi, MD – Palliative Physician Allina Health |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Nicole Prima Smith, FNP-BC, MSN, RN |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) Update in the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome » Allison Tanner, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Hematology Mayo Clinic |
| 1:30pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 1:45pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:10pm | (06) Cancer Survivorship Care: A Journey Through The Past, Present, and Future » Tara Rick, PhD, MPAS, PA-C – Research Associate and Physician Assistant, Cancer Survivorship, Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation University of Minnesota |
| 2:55pm | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:05pm | (07) Multidisciplinary Treatment and Supportive Care for Patients with Head & Neck Cancer » Moderator: Sarah Jax, MA, APRN, AOCNP – Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center » Margaret Reynolds, MD – Radiation Oncologist M Health Fairview University » Gautam Jha, MBBS, MS – Adj Professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation; M Health Fairview University » Sarah Barts, MA, RD, CSO, LD – Manager of Dietary Services, Registered Dietitian Minnesota Oncology |
| 4:20pm | (08) The Easy Cure for Cancer Nobody Wants to Take: 20 Years of Progress and Missteps in HPV Associated Cancer and Vaccines » Neal Boeder, MD – Internal Medicine Physician Mayo Clinic |
| 5:05pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Dinner Invite – Sponsored by TBA |
Saturday, March 22, 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 » 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 |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Sumitomo: A GnRH Antagonist Treatment Option for Advanced Prostate Cancer » Nazy Zomorodian, MSN, CUNP |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Sexual Health and Intimacy: Addressing Concerns in Adult Cancer Survivors » Jennie Goble, DMSc, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology Mayo Clinic |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) The Role of the APP in Clinical Research » Yan Ji, MD, PhD, MS – Staff Physician, Health Partners Cancer Center Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Co-Principal Investigator, MMCORC |
| 11:35am | (12) Medical Cannabis in Minnesota: Identifying Eligible Patients and Managing Cancer-Related Symptoms » Kathryn L. Jelle, PA-C – Physician Assistant Park Nicollet Health Services |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Amgen: Breakthrough Innovation: The First and Only Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE®) Therapy for 2L+ Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC) » Megan May, PharmD, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FAPO |
| 1:10pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:25pm | (13) The Complex Landscape of NSCLC: How Genetic Mutations Guide Treatment Decision-Making » Faysal Haroun, MD – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic |
| 2:10pm | 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 10.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 03/21/2025 – 8:00am-Sat, 03/22/2025 – 4:00pm 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.
Nurse Practitioner Minnesota Oncology
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center Minneapolis, MN
Physician Assistant, Inpatient Hematology Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN
Physician Assistant University of Minnesota Physicians
Oncology Pharmacy Manager M Health Fairview Maple Grove, MN
Lindley M.
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