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, May 1, 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) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Transforming the Patient Journey from Crisis Care to Cure » Octavia Clopton DNP, FNP-BC – Senior Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner | Division of Hematology Oncology | University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore, MD » Jean A. Yared, M.D. – Professor, Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology | University of Maryland School of Medicine | University of Maryland Medical Center, Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) | Medical Director of Clinical Operations, UMGCCC | Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (TCT) Program | Medical Director, Allogeneic Transplantation Clinic and Transplant Day Hospital | Associate Director, Clinical research, TCT Program | Baltimore, MD |
| 8:55am | (02) Clinical trials 101 for APPs: Terminology, Workflow, and Research Team Roles » Ashlyn Wallace, MS, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner | Virginia Cancer Specialists- NEXT Virginia | Fairfax, VA |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Creating Care Pathways for Precision Medicine in Solid Tumors: The Role of APPs in Biomarker-Driven Oncology | This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and Pfizer. » Jillian Thompson, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP – Nurse Practitioner | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center | Washington, DC |
| 11:10am | (04) Heme Pathology for Oncology APPs: Translating Morphology into Clinical Decision Making » Dr. Michael Kallen – Associate Professor | Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore, MD |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit hALL |
| 1:00pm | (05) Oncology APP–Led Urgent Care and Rapid Response for Hypersensitivity, Anaphylaxis, and Antineoplastic Extravasation » MiKaela Olsen DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS, FAAN – Clinical Program Director- Oncology | Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Health System | Baltimore, MD |
| 1:45pm | (06) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. and Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. » Amy Armstrong, MD – Associate Professor of Pediatrics | Director, Solid Tumor Program | Co-Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Sarcoma Program | Washington University School of Medicine | St. Louis Children’s Hospital | Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | St. Louis, MO |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Pharmacogenomics in Today’s Clinical Practice: Implications of a New FDA Boxed Warning and Beyond » D. Max Smith, PharmD, BCPS – Clinical Pharmacogenomics Specialist at MedStar Health, Assistant Prof at Georgetown University Medical Center | Washington, DC |
| 3:55pm | (08) Whole-Person Cancer Care: Integrating Exercise, Psychosocial Support, and Nutrition to Transform Patient Outcomes » Moderator: Kate Glotfelty, AGNP-C, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner | Department of Hematologic Malignancies | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD » Pamela Goetz, OPN-CG – Oncology Survivorship Program Manager | Center for Patient and Family Services | Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial and Suburban Hospitals | Washington, DC » Rachel Ress, MSW, LICSW – Psychotherapist | Capital Digestive Care | Washington, DC » Kaitlin Schotz, RD, LDN, CSO – Nutrition Specialist | Greenebaum Comprehensive Canc |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by TBA |
| Saturday, May 2, 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 » Kimberly Kue-Tsemo – Clinical Oncology Pharmacist | George Washington Medical Faculty Associates | Washington, DC |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by PharmaEssentia: PV Starts in the Bone Marrow, Not The Blood » Mohit Narang M.D. – Maryland Oncology Hematology |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Decoding Breast Cancer: From Biomarkers to Targeted Therapy » Maya Beplat, MSN, CRNP, NP-C – Nurse Practitioner, Lead APP | Medstar Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Addressing Financial Toxicity in Oncology: Practical Strategies to Support Underserved Patients » Jessica Gelfarb, LICSW, OSW-C – Oncology Social Worker | GW Cancer Center | Washington, DC » Molly Vencel, LICSW – Oncology Social Worker | Johns Hopkins Medicine Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington, DC |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Best Practices in CRS and ICANS: What Every Clinician Should Know » Moderator: Minhee Kang, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP – Clinical Manager, Oncology/Research Pharmacy | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC » Sophia Chang, MSN, AGACNP-BC – BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Practitioner | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC » Kristin Marie Ferguson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN – Sr. Director, Strategic Operations: BMT & Cell Therapy | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC » Lillian Morse, BSN, RN, OCN – BMT Clinical Operations Nurse Manager | Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Immunotherapy Program | Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC |
| 1:30pm | 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 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, 05/01/2026 – 7:00am-Sat, 05/02/2026 – 4:20pm 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.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 11.00 credit.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 2.25 credit.
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.
Clinical Program Manager Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner GW Cancer Center Washington, DC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Hematologic Malignancies
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Clinical Manager, Oncology/Reearch Pharmacy Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC
Nurse Practitioner Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Washington, DC
Nurse Practitioner Johns Hopkins Medicine Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington, DC
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Washington DC 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 29 – May 3, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: April 9, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: 2 Queen City View: $199 | King Bed City View: $199
Parking: Day: $6 | Overnight: $20
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.