APPOS Denver 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 | July 13, 2023 |
Advanced | $75 | September 13, 2023 |
Final | $100 | October 13, 2023 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | October 13, 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 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).
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 Mountain Standard Time Zone
Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
7:00am | Check-In & Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
8:00am | Horizon CME APP Overview |
8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:10am | (01) Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: Highlights of New Drugs, Expanding Indications, and Improved Strategies to Optimize Treatment » Cali Lunowa, PharmD - University of Colorado Hospital |
9:10am | (02) Acute Myeloid Leukemia In The Elderly » Marcello Rotta, MD - Colorado Blood Cancer Institute |
10:10am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:30am | (03) Genetic Testing: Who, When And Why? » Marie E. Wood, MD - University of Colorado Hospital |
11:30am | Gather Lunch |
11:35am |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AstraZeneca: A Treatment Option for Patients With Resectable and Metastatic NSCLC » Douglas Reznick, MD |
12:25pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
12:50pm | (04) A Case-Based Exploration Of B-cell Lymphomas: From Diagnosis To Treatment Options In Relapse » Erin Fahey-Harrison, PA-C, NP, PA - University of Colorado School of Medicine |
1:50pm | Break | Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
2:20pm | (05) Updates in Ovarian Cancer – Current and Emerging Therapeutics » Marisa Moroney, MD - University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus |
3:20pm | (06) Empowering APPs: Navigating Career Growth and Wellness Amidst Challenges » Moderator: Meredith Beaton, MSN, RN, AG-ACNP - University of Colorado Hospital » Jason Astrin, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA - The US Oncology Network » Kristy Faulkner, FNP-BC - Kaiser Permanente » Laura Dickinson, PA-C, MPAS - Kaiser Permanente |
4:20pm | Networking Reception |
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:30am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
7:35am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:40am | (07) Bladder Cancer: Implementing Old and New » Jesus Hermosillo, MD - Kaiser Permanente |
8:40am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology - Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Anne O'Dea, MD - University of Kansas Cancer Center |
9:30am | (08) Nutrition Essentials for Cancer Treatment: Exploring Strategies, Considerations, and Trends » Gia Rabito, RD, CNSC - VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System |
10:30am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
11:05am |
(09) Advancements in Breast Cancer Care: Neoadjuvant Treatments, Radiation Planning, Surgical Insights, and Reconstruction Options » Moderator: Meredith Beaton, MSN, RN, AG-ACNP - University of Colorado Hospital » Susan M. Freeman, MD - Colorado Permanente Medical Group » Laura Hafertepen, MD - SurgOne » Paige Dorn, MD - HealthOne Physician Group |
12:05pm | Gather Lunch |
12:10pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Symposium Presentation Sponsored by Exelixis: Exelixis Clinical Product Overview for Advanced Practice Providers » Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C - Ochsner Health System |
1:00pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
1:20pm | (10) Palliative Care Pearls for the Oncology APP » Laura Elizabeth Hughes, MD - Kaiser Permanente |
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!
Pricing:
- Thursday 10/12/2023: Run of House, $179++
- Friday 10/11/2023: Run of House, $179++
Parking: $10 per day | $12 for overnight guests
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: Fri, 10/13/2023 - 7:00am-Sat, 10/14/2023 - 2:20pm 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 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™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. This course is approved by the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation, California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 16441. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 10.00 credit.
- 2.50 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. This course is approved by the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation, California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 16441. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 2.50 credit.