Virtual Conference | 5.25 CE/CME Credits
The Virtual West Oncology - Updates for Advanced Practitioners and Nurses Conference will serve as a valuable virtual program for those treating patients with cancer. It will provide insight on the latest developments in multidisciplinary treatment, practical patient management, and inter-professional care. Participants will gain an understanding of innovative clinical and practical strategies in an interactive format that fosters discussion. The goal is to improve clinical outcomes for patients by enhancing communication within the healthcare team.
Conference Agenda
Friday, October 2, 2026
7:30 AM
Coffee and Exhibits
8:00 AM
Program Chair Welcome
Heather Greene, MSN, FNP, AOCNP | West Cancer Center
Carrie McKiernon, NP | West Cancer Center
8:10 AM
Lung Cancer Update
Jason Porter, MD | West Cancer Center
8:40 AM
GI Cancer Update
Axel Grothey, MD | West Cancer Center
9:10 AM
Breast Cancer Update
Shandell Kidd, MSN, FNP | West Cancer Center
9:40 AM
Break and Exhibits
9:55 AM
Non-CME Session
10:40 AM
Solid Tumor Pharmacology Update
Lindsay Mundy, PharmD, BCOP | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
11:10 AM
Heme Pharmacology Update
Sarah Profitt, PharmD, BCOP | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
11:40 AM
Lymphoma Update
Gillian Reed, DNP, FNP-BC, OCN | West Cancer Center
12:10 PM
Break and Exhibits
12:25 PM
Non-CME Session - Gilead - Advancing the Standard of Care: TRODELVY for Appropriate Patients With 1L mTNBC and Pretreated HR+/HER2- mBC
Timothy Pluard, MD | Saint Luke's Cancer Institute
1:10 PM
AML Update
Dipen Khanapara, MD | University of Mississippi Medical Center
1:40 PM
CART vs BiTE
Brittney Baer, BSN, RN | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2:00 PM
APP Value /Compensation
Jason Astrin, PA | The US Oncology Network
2:20 PM
Break and Exhibits
2:35 PM
AI in Oncology
Angeline Giammona | Ember Health
2:55 PM
Oncology APPs in IR
Evan Swift, PA | West Cancer Center
3:15 PM
H&N Cancer - Airway Care 101
Kathy King, NP | West Cancer Center
3:35 PM
Sex and Prostate Cancer Survivors
Jennifer Valli, PhD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center
3:55 PM
Genetics 101
Kristen Hayes, ANP-FNP | West Cancer Center
4:15 PM
ADJOURN
Agenda Subject To Change. All times are CST
-
Provide insight on the latest developments in multidisciplinary treatment, practical patient management, and interprofessional care
Gain an understanding of innovative clinical and practical strategies in an interactive format that fosters discussion
Improve clinical outcomes for patients by enhancing communication within the healthcare team
-
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Total Health. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses (ANCC) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 5.25 ANCC contact hours.
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 5.25 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.
NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.
-
Free registration for all healthcare providers
Expert sessions that present the most clinically relevant data, research, and clinical strategies
Enduring video content for watching at your leisure
Real-time discussion and debate
Networking with peers, colleagues, and medical professionals
Access to the latest industry information and resources
Catered meals through-out the program