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APPOS Pasadena 2025
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 | November 28, 2024 |
Advanced | $90 | January 28, 2025 |
Final | $115 | February 28, 2025 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | February 28, 2025 |
Industry Employee** registration is current price +$400
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 Pacific Standard Time Zone
Friday, February 28, 2025 | |
7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:10am | (01) Updates in GVHD » Pearl Hong, NP - Nurse Practitioner City of Hope |
8:55am | (02) Updates in Treatment of Brain Tumors » Frances Chow, MD - Neuro-Oncology, USC Brain Tumor Center Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery & Neurology Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California |
9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:10am | (03) TBA » TBA |
11:10am | (04) Breast Cancer Survivorship and the Role of the APP » Ronald Stein, JD, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP - Oncology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Instructor of Medicine Medical Oncology, USC Norris Cancer Center USC Department of Medicine |
11:55am | Gather Lunch |
12:00pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
1:00pm | (05) Managing Adverse Effects in Immunotherapy » TBA |
1:30pm | (06) TBA » TBA |
2:15pm | Message from the Charities |
2:25pm | Trivia for Charity Break in Exhibit Hall |
2:50pm | (07) Sexual Health for oncology patients » Dr Catalina Lawsin, PhD - Licensed Clinical Psychologist Individual & Couple Therapy in CA |
3:20pm | (08) Conversation & Treatment Plans for AYA Patients » TBA |
4:20pm | Networking Reception |
6:30pm | Complimentary Non-CE Dinner Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:30am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:35am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
7:40am | (09) New Oncology Drugs Session » TBA |
8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
9:30am | Transition Break |
9:35am | (10) Updates in MDS » Idoroenyi Amanam, MD - Assistant Professor, Division of Leukemia Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation City of Hope |
10:20am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:55am | (11) Targetable treatments for lung cancers » Kamya Sankar, MD - Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Health Sciences Clinical Assistant Professor, UCLA Co-Medical Director, Thoracic Disease Research Group, Cedars-Sinai Cancer |
11:40am | (12) Updates in the treatment of myelofibrosis » TBA |
12:25pm | Gather Lunch |
12:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
1:15pm | Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
1:30pm | (13) Professional Advocacy as an APP » TBA |
2:15pm | (14) APP Roles in Clinical Trials » Nikki Alimi, NP - Nurse Practitioner UCLA Health |
2:45pm | Closing Remarks |
We want to ensure that your time at the APPOS Pasadena / Los Angeles 2025 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.
Booking Deadline: TBA
Room rates: TBA
Parking: TBA
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.
Planning Committee Members
Available Credit
- 11.00 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 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21--L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 02/28/2025 - 7:00am-Sat, 03/01/2025 - 2:15pm 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 - 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 11.00 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 11.00 credit.
- 4.75 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. 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 4.75 credit.