
APPOS Cleveland 2023
Welcome Back To The APP Oncology Summit
APPOS is a CE conference devoted to providing the latest developments in the multidisciplinary treatment, practical patient management, and interprofessional care of oncology patients.
Join us for this two-day program to earn CE credits and learn the latest clinical and practical strategies to improve care for your oncology patients and communication within your healthcare team.
COVID-19 & Health Safety
In alignment with recent updates to national COVID-19 guidelines and mandates, APPOS will no longer be requiring attendees to wear masks or show proof of vaccination. Masks are still encouraged for those who are at higher risk from COVID-19, including those who are unvaccinated, or immunocompromised.
Please note, that we will continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines, and will keep you informed of any additional changes or updates that may impact APPOS.
Precautions That We Take:
- Common areas sanitized frequently
- Personal hand sanitizer bottles distributed (when available)
- Hand Sanitizer Stations provided throughout the show
- We encourage Social Distancing
Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
Early Bird | $50 | June 22, 2023 |
Advanced | $75 | August 22, 2023 |
Final | $100 | September 22, 2023 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | September 22, 2023 |
Industry Employee** registration is location-based pricing +$300
*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 [email protected] 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).
ATTENTION: The APPOS Cleveland 2023 conference includes an optional workshop titled “The Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop”
The Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Hands-on Skills Workshop will be taught by two APP faculty experts with experience in performing bone marrow biopsy procedures using a manual and powered approach.
This special session will take place Friday Morning, September 22, 2023 from 6:45 am – 8:00 am EST at APPOS Cleveland 2023 and can accommodate up to 12 learners. SEATS ARE LIMITED!!!
Course Overview
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.
Intended Learners
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.
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Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone
Friday, September 22, 2023 | |
6:45am | Pre-Conference: Bone Marrow Biopsy Workshop » Kristen Bakalarz, APRN-BCNP, AOCNP - UH Seidman Cancer Center » Christopher D'Andrea, PA-C - Cleveland Clinic |
7:00am | Check in & Breakfast in Exhibit hall |
8:00am | Horizon CME APP Overview |
8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:10am | (01) Treatment Overview of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) » Heena Kurish, PharmD - Cleveland Clinic |
9:10am | (02) Sickle Cell Disease: Treating the Patient, Not Just The Pain » Allison Bradigan, CNP - University hospitals Seidman Cancer Center |
10:10am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:30am | (03) Safe and Effective Use of Buprenorphine for Pain in 2023: Guideline Updates and Ongoing Controversies » Kyle Quirk, PharmD - The Ohio State University |
11:30am | Gather Lunch |
11:35am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead Sciences: Clinical Considerations for the Treatment of mTNBC and HR+/HER2- mBC with an ADC » Diana Sutherland, AANP, MSN, CNP - University of Cincinnati Cancer Center |
12:25pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
12:50pm | (04) Pancreatic Cancer: Managing Patients and Expectations » Matthew Arango, PharmD - The Jame Cancer Center at OSU |
1:50pm | Break - Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
2:20pm | (05) Serious Illness Conversations: Breaking Through Barriers » Katie Neuendorf, MD, MHPE, FAAHPM - Cleveland Clinic |
3:20pm | (06) Advances in Precision Medicine: Exploring Genetic Mutations and Liquid Biopsy In Various Cancer Patient Cases » Moderator: Matthew Arango, PharmD - The James Cancer Center at OSU » Mark Zangardi, PharmD - OhioHealth » Todd C. Knepper, PharmD - USF Morsani College of Medicine » Emrullah Yilmaz, MD, PhD - Cleveland Clinic |
4:20pm | Networking Reception |
5:30pm | Dinner Invitation Sponsored by Hologic |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:30am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
7:35am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:40am | (07) Cardiovascular Challenges in Cancer Care: From Epidemiology to Management Strategies » Tochukwu M. Okwuosa, DO - RUSH University |
8:40am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Symposium - Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology - Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Laura E. Nolte, MSN, FNP, CRNP, OCN - Abramson Cancer Center |
9:30am | (08) Insights Into Indolent Lymphomas: Types, Strategies and Therapeutic Options » Paola Caimi, MD - Cleveland Clinic |
10:30am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
11:05am | (09) Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: Highlights of New Drugs, Expanding Indications, and Improved Strategies to Optimize Treatment » Rowena (Moe) Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA - University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center |
12:05pm | Gather Lunch |
12:10pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb - Understanding the role of Advanced Practice Providers in the management of Low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) » Sudipto Mukherjee, MD, PhD, MPH - Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center » Kristie Szymanski, APRN, CNP, AOCNP - Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic |
1:00pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
1:20pm | (10) Innovations in Care Delivery and Resource Management: Addressing Cancer Patient Volume Surge and Practice Optimization » Moderator: Linda K. Baer, MSN, APRN, AOCNP - University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center » Heather Koniarczyk, MSN, APRN-CNP, AOCNP - Cleveland Clinic - Taussig Cancer Institute » Christina Ferraro, CNP - Cleveland Clinic » Lauren Brister, CNP - University Hospitals |
2:20pm | Closing Comments |
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. Click here to book your room!
Group Code: APPAPPA
Rate: $125 + 17.5% tax
Parking: Complimentary self-parking | $ valet N/A
Available Credit
- 10.00 ACPE PharmacyThe 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 10.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21--L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Sat, 09/23/2023 - 12:00pm-Sat, 09/23/2023 - 1:30pm 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 - 10.00 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 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 10.00 ANCCThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 10.00 credit.
- 4.25 PharmacologyThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 4.25 credit.