
APPOS Austin 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 | April 28, 2023 |
Advanced | $75 | June 28, 2023 |
Final | $100 | July 28, 2023 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | July 28, 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).
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 Central Daylight Time Zone
Friday, July 28, 2023 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Breakfast Available in Exhibit Hall |
8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
8:10am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:15am | (01) Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: Highlights of New Drugs, Expanding Indications, and Improved Strategies to Optimize Treatment » Justin Horowitz, PharmD, BCOP - UT Health San Antonio - Mays Cancer Center |
9:15am | (02) Updates in Locally Advanced and Metastatic Prostate Cancer Management » Saneese Stephen, PA-C - UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
10:15am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:30am | (03) Who and why? The importance of referrals for genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer syndromes » Gayle Patel, MS, CGC - Texas Oncology |
11:30am |
Gather Lunch - Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Title: Exploring a Treatment Option for Patients with Previously Treated Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) » Leo Shunyakov, MD Carrie J. with Babb Cancer Center in Bolivar, MO |
11:35am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation |
12:25pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
12:50pm | (04) How Can You Demonstrate Your Value in Clinical Practice? | An Interactive Panel Discussion » Moderator: Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center » Claressa Rosacina, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC - Clinical Director, Hematology/Oncology, Oncology Consultants » Cheryl Mantaring, NP - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center » Grace Balada, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, AOCNP - MD Anderson Cancer Center |
1:50pm | Break | Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
2:20pm | (05) Multiple Myeloma: Risk-Stratification, Therapy Updates and Managing Treatment-Related Effects » Tiffany Richards, ANP-BC - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
3:20pm | (06) Transplant Versus Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy for Lymphoma: When and Why? » Sairah Ahmed, MD - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
4:20pm | Networking Reception |
6:00pm | Dinner Sponsored By Mirati Therapeutics |
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:30am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
7:35am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:40am | (07) I'll Take Corticosteroids for 400 Please: Let's Play Immunotherapy-Related Toxicity Jeopardy » Moderator: Larisa Gallo, DMSc , PA-C - Texas Oncology » Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center » Afton Dickerson, MSN, AGACNP-BCP, AOCNP, CBCN - Oncology Consultants |
8:40am | Morning Breakfast Symposium - Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology - Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey » Michelle E. Prager, MSN, RN, APRN Breast Medical Oncology and High-Risk Breast Prevention Nurse Practitioner with The University of Kansas Cancer Center |
9:30am | (08) Highlighting the Roles of Radiation and Surgery in the Breast Oncology Patient » Heather King, MD, FACS - Texas Oncology » Michael Herman, MD - Texas Oncology » Larisa Gallo, DMSc, PA-C - Texas Oncology |
10:30am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
11:05am | (09) Emerging Technologies for the Management of Colon Cancer » Nancy Wipf, DNP, MSN, MEd, FNP-BC, AOCNP - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
12:05pm | Gather Lunch |
12:10pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte-JAKAFI |
1:00pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
1:20pm | (10) Changing the Standard of Care: Strategies to Integrate Medical Nutrition Therapy into Cancer Care » Krystle Zuniga, PhD, RD, LD - Dell Medical School at the University of Texas |
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.
We have a room block reserved at the Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center for July 27, 2023 through July 28, 2023.
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, 07/28/2023 - 5:00am-Sat, 07/29/2023 - 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 - 10.00 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.
- 3.75 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 3.75 credit.