APPOS Dallas 2024
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 current national COVID-19 guidelines and mandates, APPOS does not require 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 | $65 | June 27, 2024 |
Advanced | $90 | August 27, 2024 |
Final | $115 | September 27, 2024 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | September 27, 2024 |
Industry Employee** registration is current price +$300
Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
**Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. We allow Industry Professionals to register for our conferences unless you are employed in a sales role with your company. Please note that we will accept a limited number of Industry Professionals (excluding sales) to each conference.
*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.
Horizon CME will NOT provide international travelers with an invitation letter to attend this in-person activity. If you reside outside the United States or Canada and register and pay for this event, AND you are unable to obtain a visa to attend, no refund will be issued.
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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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 Central Standard Time Zone
Friday, September 27, 2024 | |
7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
8:10am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:15am | (01) Refreshers on Genetic Testing » Cheryl Reeves, MS, CGC - Genetic Counselor/Clinic Operations - Medical City Plano Adjunct Instructor of Cancer Genetics - UT Southwestern |
9:15am | (02A) BiTE Therapies » Kourtney Russo, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP - Advanced Practice Provider Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (02B) Updates in Endometrial Cancer » Janelle Ashmore, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, OCN - Nurse Practitioner - Gynecologic Oncology The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (02C) Essential Nursing Considerations in CAR T-Cell Therapy » Michelly Abreu, ANP/GNP - BC, AOCNP - CAR-T Nurse Practitioner MD Anderson Cancer Center |
10:15am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:45am | (03A) Medical Cannabis and its Role in Supportive Cancer Care » Movard Reziae, D.O., HMDC, FACOI - Palliative Medicine Physician Director of Palliative Medicine Program Center for Blood + Cancer Disorders |
11:45am | Gather Lunch |
11:50am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Anne O’Dea, MD - Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Survivorship Center; Associate Professor of Oncology University of Kansas Cancer Center |
12:40pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
1:00pm | (04A) Nutrition for Cancer Patients: Myths verses Facts » Claudia Clancy, RN, FNP-C, AOCNP - Nurse Practitioner Texas Oncology |
1:45pm | Message from Cancer Charities |
1:55pm | Break - Trivia for Charity |
2:20pm | (05A) Liver Surgery » Kimberly Washington, MD, FACS - Assistant Professor of Surgery Burnett School of Medicine Texas Christian University (05B) Social Determinants of Health and Oncology » Stephanie B. Broussard, MSSW, LCSW-S, APHSW-C - Director of Social Work Texas Oncology (05C) Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Cancer Care [Nursing Track] » Thomas Verm, LMSW - Social Work Counselor MD Anderson Cancer Center |
3:20pm | (06A) Radiation Therapy for Pediatric Patients: What APPs Need to Know Before, During and Long After Radiation » Bethany Sphar, APRN APP - Supervisor Family Nurse Practitioner - CNS/Pediatric Radiation Oncology MD Anderson (06B) Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura » Mary Ann Skiba, DO, FACOI - Hematology Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Blood Disorders Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (06C) Navigating the Brain Tumor Terrain: A Primer for Nurses [Nursing Track] » Abey Mathai, PA-C - Manager, Advanced Practice Provider in Neuro-Oncology MD Anderson Cancer Center |
4:20pm | Network Reception - Exhibit Hall |
6:15pm | Dinner Invite - Sponsored by Gilead: TRODELVY in Pretreated mTNBC and HR+/HER2-mBC: Clinical Considerations and Patient Management » Kelsey Martin, MSN, AOCNP - Advanced Practice Provider SCRI Oncology Partners |
Saturday September 28, 2024 | |
7:00am | Registration & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:00am | Check- In |
7:40am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:45am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
7:50am |
(07A) The Ongoing Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: What Will Impact Your Practice Today and In the Near Future? » J. Hoyt Slade, PharmD, BCOP - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Investigational Cancer Therapeutics The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (07C) Primer on Lymphomas and Leukemias » Khoan Vu, MD - Physician, Hematology / Medical Oncology Texas Oncology |
8:50am | Gather for Breakfast |
8:55am | Morning Breakfast Non CME Symposium Sponsored by AbbVie: Exploring Treatment Data for CLL and AML with Venetoclax » Jigar Trivedi Medical Science Liaison » Sierra Velasquez Sr. Medical Science Liaison |
9:45am | Transition Break |
9:50am | (08A) Multiple Myeloma » Amy Barker, NP - Hematology Nurse Practioner MD Anderson (08C) Young Adult Colon Cancer, Indications for younger patients [Nursing Track] » Radhika Kainthla, MD - Assistant Professor Division of Hematology/Oncology UT Southwestern University |
10:35am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:50am | (09A) Love, Libido, Chemo: Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in the Oncology Setting. » Francesca Caponi, LCSW, OSW-C, ABS - Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Oncosexologist Texas Oncology – Austin Midtown US Oncology (09C) Overview for GYN Cancers [Nursing Track] » Thomas Heffernan, MD - Gynecologic Oncologist The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders |
11:45pm | Gather Lunch |
11:50am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Regeneron: Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) approved in combination with chemotherapy » Dr. Eric Nadler MD - Texas Oncology at Baylor Sammons |
12:40pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
1:00pm | (10A) Navigating Early Phase Clinical Trials in Cancer Care » Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP - Advanced Practice Nurse MD Anderson Cancer Center » Gabriele Urschel, DNP, RN, FNP-C, AOCNP APP - Patient Safety Quality Officer Nurse Practitioner MD Anderson (10C) Palliative Medicine vs. Hospice Care in Oncology: What's the Difference? [Nursing Track] » Stacey Muhammad, MD - Physician, Palliative Medicine Texas Oncology |
2:00pm | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
2:20pm |
(11A) Panel: Integrative Med during Treatment » Moderator: Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP - Advanced Practice Nurse MD Anderson Cancer Center » Bukola Azeez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Integrative Medicine MD Anderson Cancer Center » Catherine Oseni, PharmD, ABAAHP, FAAMFM - Integrative & Functional Pharmacy, Holistic Medicine The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders » Marie Eclache, MAOM, LAc, DiplOM, NCCAOM - Acupuncturist MD Anderson Cancer Center (11C) NGS testing | Heme & Solid Tumors, specific panels (i.e. specific groups of testing). » Anthony J. Olszanski, RPh, MD - Vice-Chair, Department of Hematology/Oncology Director, Phase 1 Developmental Therapeutics Program Director, Medical Oncology Melanoma Program Fox Chase Cancer Center |
3:20pm | Closing Remarks |
We want to ensure that your time at the APPOS Dallas 2024 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: Deadline: Wednesday, August 30, 2024
Rate: 2 nights $271 per night 09/26/2024 - 09/28/2024
Booking Link: Click Here To Make Your Reservation
(Additional taxes and fees are not included)
Parking: $15.00 self-parking
Overnight self-parking is $18 and valet is $24
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.
Available Credit
- 10.50 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 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 10.50 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21--L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am-Sat, 09/28/2024 - 12:30pm 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 - 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 10.50 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 10.50 credit.
- 2.00 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 2.00 credit.