ONCOLOGY 101
A Hematology and Oncology Primer for Advanced Practice Providers
April 23 - 25 2026 (Virtual)
Oncology 101: A Hematology and Oncology Primer for Advanced Practice Providers - Spring 2026
An onboarding program that helps establish a baseline knowledge of hematology and oncology
To help APPs and other clinicians prepare for a new career in the specialty of oncology, Horizon CME in partnership with APAO has developed “Oncology 101: A Hematology and Oncology Primer for Advanced Practice Providers”. In this two-and-a-half-day program, clinicians will gain a basic understanding of cancer therapies, benign and malignant hematologic disorders, solid malignancies, supportive care strategies, oncologic emergencies, genetics and molecular testing, and more. Participation in this program will provide APPs with the foundational knowledge they need to provide support and care to cancer patients as part of the multidisciplinary oncology care team.
This program is appropriate for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists in hematology/oncology seeking an in-depth review of cancer treatment strategies and therapies.
*Students - Fellows
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.
**Industry Employee - $400+
**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).
Conference Planning Committee
Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN
Nurse Practitioner Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH
Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Val R. Adams, PharmD, FCCP, FHOPA, BCOP
Associate Professor, Oncology Specialist University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
Jonathan Catrona MS, RPA-C
Advanced Practice Clinical Education Specialist Chair, OneOncology OneCouncil APP Committee New York Cancer and Blood Specialists New York, NY
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
Commercial Support: This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Johnson & Johnson, and Revolution Medicines.
All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 12:10pm | (01) How to Build an APP Practice While Maximizing Productivity » MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN – Chief of Wellness Services | New York Cancer & Blood Specialists | Ridge, NY |
| 12:40pm | (02) Supportive Care Part 1 » Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN – Associate Clinical Professor | University of California San Francisco | Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner | San Francisco, CA |
| 1:25pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 1:40pm | (03) Pain Management in Cancer Care » Matthew Robinson, DO, MS – General Internal Medicine Physicians/Internist | University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Administration and Services | Memphis, TN |
| 2:10pm | (04) Precision Medicine: The Role of Biomarker Testing in Cancer » Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN – Nurse Practitioner | Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH » Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Medical Oncology | Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
| 2:55pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 3:10pm | Break |
| 3:40pm | (05) Introduction to Benign Hematology » Peter Hakos, PA-C – Cleveland Clinic » Lauren Imboden, PA-C – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist |
| 5:10pm | (06) Immunotherapies Essentials » Taylor Kuhn, ARPN-CNP – Nurse Practitioner, Melanoma, Medical Oncology | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH |
| 5:55pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 6:10pm | Adjourn |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
| 9:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 10:00am | (07) Introduction to Malignant Hematology » Jennie M. Goble, DMSc, PA-C – Mayo Clinic » Lisa Nodzon, PhD, APRN, AOCNP – Moffitt Cancer Center » Maria (Rosie) Guerrero, DNP, NP-C, AOCNP – The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center » Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN – Cleveland Clinic |
| 12:00pm | Stump the Faculty-Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 12:15pm | Break |
| 12:40pm | (08) Chemotherapy Review » Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FASHP – Clinical Oncology Pharmacist | University of Illinois College of Pharmacy | Chicago, IL |
| 1:40pm | Stump the Faculty-Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 1:55pm | Break |
| 2:55pm | (09) Integrating Nutrition into Oncology Care: Supporting Treatment and Recovery » Krystle Zuniga, PhD, RD, CSO, LD – Assistant Professor of Instruction | Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Texas at Austin | Owner, Cancer Nutrition HQ | Austin, TX |
| 4:25pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 4:40pm | Break |
| 5:05pm | (10) Revolutionizing Cancer Care Through Cellular Therapy: An Overview of CAR-T and Bispecific Therapies » Ellen Marin, PA-C – Certified Physician Assistant | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 5:50pm | (11) Difficult Conversations and End of Life Care » Justin Baker, MD – Chief, Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care | Stanford School of Medicine | Palo Alto, CA |
| 6:35pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 6:50pm | Adjourn |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | |
| 9:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 10:00am | (12) Introduction to Solid Malignancies – Part 1 » Jamie Carroll, APRN, CNP, MSN – Nurse Practitioner | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN » Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Medical Oncology | Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA » Kathleen Boyle, DScPAS, PAC – Physician Assistant, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA » Jessica Walchonski, PA-C – Physician Assistant | UCLA Health | Los Angeles, CA » Grace Baek, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacist, Hematology/Oncology | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA |
| 12:30pm | Stump the Faculty-Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 12:45pm | Break |
| 1:10pm | (13) Work-Life Balance and the Changing Field of Medicine – Self-Care Is NOT Selfish » Justin Baker, MD – Chief, Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care | Stanford School of Medicine | Palo Alto, CA |
| 1:55pm | (14) Oncologic Emergencies » Meredith Beaton MSN, RN, AG-ACNP – Assistant Professor | University of Colorado Cancer Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine | Aurora, CO |
| 2:25pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 2:40pm | Break |
| 3:15pm | (15) Introduction to Solid Malignancies – Part 2 » Michael Lai, ARNP – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA » Nazy Zomorodian, MSN, CUNP – Adj Assistant Professor David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA | Los Angeles, CA |
| 4:00pm | (16) Supportive Care Part 1 » Jennifer Murphy, PharmD, BCOP – Senior Pharmacist | UCD Health, Oncology, and Investigational Drug Service | San Francisco, CA |
| 4:45pm | (17) Supportive Care Part 2 » Laura J. Zitella, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN – Associate Clinical Professor | University of California San Francisco | Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner | San Francisco, CA |
| 5:30pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 5:45pm | Closing Comments |
Available Credit
- 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 18.25 ANCC
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 18.25 credit.
- 7.00 Pharmacology
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 7.00 credit.
Learning Objectives
- Outline strategies for the treatment of common solid and hematologic malignancies, including emerging and targeted therapies.
- Summarize the role of genetics, molecular testing, and biomarkers in guiding cancer care.
- Implement palliative care, pain management, and supportive care strategies for patients with cancer, including survivorship and quality-of-life considerations.
- Discuss strategies for the administration and management of chemotherapy and other systemic therapies.
- Identify and appropriately manage immune-related adverse events and therapy-specific toxicities.
- Recognize and treat the adverse effects associated with radiation oncology effectively.
- Appreciate the role of multidisciplinary care, including surgical interventions, in optimizing patient outcomes.
Intended Learners
This activity is intended for oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse navigators, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of cancer patients.
