
APPOS Seattle 2025
Overview
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.
Registration | Pricing | Deadline |
Early Bird | $65 | February 16, 2025 |
Advanced | $90 | April 16, 2025 |
Final | $115 | May 16, 2025 |
Student/Fellows* | FREE | May 16, 2025 |
REFUND POLICY
Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
ATTENTION: PLEASE BE ADVISED!!!
This venue has limited seats, and it is a priority to reserve those seats for clinicians in active clinical spaces. So we are only accepting a limited number of Industry Pharma/Med Device Company Employees** at this time, we have exceeded the number of Industry Employees we can take.
If you register as a learner at this event and it is discovered that you are an Industry Pharma/Med Device company employee, your registration will be cancelled, and NO REFUND will be issued. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
**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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Program
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, May 16, 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) Supportive Care in Individuals with Head & Neck Cancer » Robert Douglas, MD - Radiation Oncologist Valley Medical Center |
8:55am | (02) Management of Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (CAT) » Prakash Vishnu, MD, FACP - Physician, Fred Hutch Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine |
9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:10am | (03) Targeting Soft-Tissue Tumors: Advances in the Management of Desmoid Tumors and TGCT | This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc. » Elizabeth Loggers, MD, PhD - Associate Professor, Oncology Fred Hutch Cancer Institute |
11:10am | (04) Navigating the Complexities of Cellular Therapy: Identifying Risks and Interventions to Minimize Toxicity » Meredith Durbin, ARNP - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center |
11:55am | Gather Lunch |
12:00pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Novartis » TBA |
12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
1:10pm | (05) The APP Role in Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment: Knowing When to Test and How to Manage Results » Jennifer Lazzara, DNP, ARNP, CGRA - Adv. Practitioner Supervisor Cancer Care Northwest |
1:45pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
2:00pm | Break - Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
2:25pm | (06) Sexual Health in Cancer Patients, Fertility Options for Young Cancer Patients, AYA Lens » Rebecca Johnson MD - Pediatric Medical Oncology & Hematology MultiCare |
3:25pm | (07) Radiation Oncology: Demystifying The Magic » Layne Chapple, ARNP - Teaching Associate, Division of Radiation Oncology Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center - Montlake |
4:10pm | (08) Emerging APP Leaders: Building Organizational Success Through An Onboarding Program » Moderator: Jaycee Wong, ARNP - Hematology & Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner Valley Medical Center » Ashley Clark, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine » Courtney Sanderson, MCHS, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine » Mekenna Mossman, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine |
5:10pm | Network Reception |
6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by Pharmacyclics » TBA |
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | |
7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
7:55am | (09) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Ivan Huang, PharmD, BCOP - Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Hematology Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center UW Medicine |
8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
8:45am | Morning Breakfast Symposium - Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
9:30am | Transition Break |
9:35am | (10) Breaking the Cycle: Evolving Strategies for Pain Management in Sickle Disease » Lucus W. Enslin, ARNP, MSN - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Fred Hutch Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine |
10:20am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:50am | (11) Insights for Oncology Advanced Practice Providers: Which exams to choose and when? » Minal Jagtiani, MRCS, FRCR MD - Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology University of Washington Medicine |
11:35am | (12) Mental Health in Cancer Patients » Christopher Brantley, PA-C - Physician Assistant Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Washington School of Medicine |
12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
12:25pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte Corporation: The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Adults With Previously Treated, Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma With an FGFR2 Fusion or Other Rearrangement as Detected by an FDA-Approved Test » Mary Salazar, DNP, MSN, BSN, ANP-BC, RN - UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center |
1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
1:30pm | (13) Systemic Therapy Decision Making in the Multidisciplinary Management of Early-StageTriple Negative and HER2-positive Breast Cancer » Moderator: Beth Monahan, ARNP, FNP-C, AOCNP - Oncology Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care Northwest » Vidhya Nair, DO - Physician, Fred Hutch Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine » Briana Richine, PhD, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine » Amy Indorf, PharmD, BCOP - Clinical Oncology Pharmacist UW Medicine |
2:30pm | Closing Remarks |
Venue
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 APPOS Seattle 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: Dates for discounted rates: April 24, 2025
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $209 Single King | $229 Double Queen
Parking: Discounted Overnight Parking of $15.00 per vehicle per night | Complimentary Event Day Parking
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.
Accreditation
Available Credit
- 9.25 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 9.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 9.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21--L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 05/16/2025 - 7:00am-Sat, 05/17/2025 - 2:10pm 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 - 9.25 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 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 9.25 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 9.25 credit.
- 5.00 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 5.00 credit.