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, September 20, 2024 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Lung Cancer » Brian Boulmay, MD – Clinical Medicine Professor Hematology Oncology LSU Health |
| 8:55am | (02) Benign Heme » Cheree Bodden, NP – Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Ochsner Health Center – Prairieville |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Difficult Conversations with patients and their loved ones, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, + Onc/Psych » Tracey Murry, PhD – Clinical Psychologist, Ochsner Health Center – New Orleans |
| 10:55am | (04) Examining and Addressing Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Treatment & Outcomes » Hana Safah, MD – Medical Hematology Medical Oncology Tulane University School of Medicine |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer » TBA |
| 12:35pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:50pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 1:00pm | (05) The Ongoing Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: What Will Impact Your Practice Today and In the Near Future? » Jessica T. Foy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP – System Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Manager, PGY2 Oncology Residency Program Director Ochsner Medical Center |
| 2:00pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:25pm | (06) Prostate Cancer » Brian Halbert, MD – Medical Oncologist, The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center |
| 3:05pm | (07) APP Panel: Professional Development and Leadership » Moderator: Jodie Harrison, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, OCN – Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Slidell Memorial Regional Cancer Center/Ochsner » TBA » Todd Pickard, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO – ED at MD Anderson Cancer Center » TBA |
| 3:55pm | Network Reception |
| 5:00pm | Dinner Invite – Sponsored by Mirati Therapeutics |
Saturday September 21, 2024 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (08) Cancer Genetics + Precision Medicine » Marc Matrana, MD – Director, Precision Cancer Therapies (Phase I) Research Program Endowed Professor of Experimental Therapeutics Associate Director of Clinical Cancer Research, Ochsner Cancer Institute The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am |
Morning Breakfast Symposium – Sponsored by Gilead » TBA |
| 9:35am | Transition Break |
| 9:40am |
(09) Tumor Board: Breast Cancer » Moderator: Erica Doubleday, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN – Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Cancer Service Line, Ochsner at MD Anderson » Amy Rivere, MD – Surgical Oncologist Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center » TBA » Shawn McKinney, MD, MPH, FACS – Surgical Oncology, Breast Oncology LCMC Health, LSU Health » Angela Wortham, MD – Radiation Oncologist Ochsner Health Center Baptist Napoleon |
| 10:25am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (10) Urgent Care in Oncology + IO Tox » Carlie Stott, NP – Oncology Nurse Practitioner The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center |
| 11:35am | (11) Pain Management + Palliative Care » Cinnamon Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN – Nurse Practitioner Hospice and Palliative Medicine LCMC Health |
| 12:05pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:10pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:00pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:15pm | (12) Overview of Clinical Research for APPs » Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Hematology & Medical Oncology Manager, Clinical Investigator & Nurse Practitioner Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies Program, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1:30pm | (13) CAR-T » Carter Davis, MD – Medical Oncology Specialist, The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center |
| 2:15pm | Closing Remarks |
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.
Director of Advanced Practice Providers Cancer Service Line Ochsner at MD Anderson Covington, LA
Nurse Practitioner LCMC Health, University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Oncology Nurse Practitioner Slidell Memorial Regional Cancer Center/Ochsner Slidell, LA
Hematology & Medical Oncology, Manager, Clinical Investigator & Nurse Practitioner Center forInnovative Cancer Therapies Program, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center Covington, LA
Family Nurse Practitioner Jackson Oncology Associates Jackson, MS
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the APP Oncology Summit 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: Deadline: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Rate: 2 nights Deluxe King $189++ – Deluxe Two-Bedded Rooms $209++ | additional occupants $40
Booking Link: Click Here To Make Your Reservation
(Additional taxes and fees are not included)
Parking: $43 valet service plus tax–Onsite parking and parking rates then in effect
Airport Shuttle, the official group transportation provider for the New Orleans
International Airport, is available on a continuous basis with vehicles departing
approximately every 30 minutes to area Hotels at $44.00 roundtrip, $24.00
one-way, per person.
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.