
APPOS Norfolk 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 | January 28, 2023 |
Advanced | $75 | March 28, 2023 |
Final | $100 | April 28, 2023 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | April 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 Eastern Standard Time Zone
Friday, April 28, 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 » Nicky Dozier, PharmD - Virginia Oncology Associates |
9:10am | (02) Optimizing Care for Patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-Positive Breast Cancer » Nina Balanchivadze, MD, FACP - Virginia Oncology Associates |
10:10am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:30am | (03) Treating Cancer with Bispecific Antibodies: Current Status and Future Directions » Stephen Clark, PharmD, BCOP - UNC Health Care |
11:30am | Gather Lunch |
11:35am |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Taiho Oncology. Topic: Evolving Treatment Approaches in MDS and CMML » Latha Radhakrishnan, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist - University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science Systems |
12:25pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
12:50pm | (04) CAR T-Cells: An Update in Heme Malignancies and A Look Toward The Future » Gary Simmons, DO - Virginia Oncology Associates |
1:50pm | Break | Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
2:20pm | (05) Myelodysplastic Syndromes: From Evaluation to Therapeutic Strategies » Keri R. Maher, DO, MS - Virginia Commonwealth University |
3:20pm | (06) Gynecologic Oncology Consultation: Pelvic Masses and Abnormal Bleeding » Michael McCollum, MD, FACOG - Virginia Oncology Associates » Kristen Taylor, PA-C - Virginia Oncology Associates |
4:20pm | Networking Reception |
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:10am |
Morning Breakfast Symposium - Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: A First-Line CDK4/6 Inhibitor Combination Therapy: Clinical Trial Evidence Complemented by a Real-World Effectiveness Evaluation » Dana J. Tolman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C - Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute |
8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:10am | (07) Cancer and Healthcare Disparities in LGBTQI+ Populations » Kelly Haviland, PhD, FNP-BC - Rutgers University |
9:10am | (08) Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Clinical Updates and Advances » Stephen (Jack) Dierckes, PharmD - Virginia Commonwealth University Health System |
10:10am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:40am | (09) Shame in Medicine » Margaret (Meg) Leddy, MMSc, PA-C - Duke Cancer Center |
11:40am | Gather Lunch |
11:45am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead Sciences: Clinical Considerations for the Treatment of mTNBC and HR+/HER2- mBC with an ADC » Linda Buck, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP |
12:35pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
1:00pm | (10) Being Brave: Having Conversations that Matter » Abby Dalton, BSN, RN, OCN - Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital |
2:00pm | Closing Comments |
Accommodations
Book your group rate for Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary:
Advanced Practice Oncology Summit
Start Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
End Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Last Day to Book: Monday, March 27, 2023
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- Norfolk Waterside Marriott for 199 USD per night
Conference Planning Committee
We’d like to thank our planning committee members for helping to pull this conference together!
Andrea Edwards, PA-C
APP Manager
Physician Assistant
Virginia Oncology Associates
Kyle Zacholski, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology & Oncology
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Kevin Brigle, PhD, NP
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Massey Cancer Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
Jennifer Fisher, MSN, FNP-C, OCN
Nurse Practitioner
Riverside Peninsula Cancer Institute and Infusion Center – Williamsburg
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. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 04/28/2023 - 4:00am-Sat, 04/29/2023 - 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 60 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.
- 3.25 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 3.25 credit.