The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) is proud to provide continuing education credits for board certified oncology pharmacists at the Association of VA Hematology Oncology (AVAHO) 2025 Annual Meeting. View the meeting agenda.

The HOPA Pre-Conference is on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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This half-day of learning takes place at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona and is followed by AVAHO’s full Annual Meeting on September 12-14.

The Pre-Conference features three sessions totaling four hours of Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) continuing education (CE) credits.

  • Wanted: Treatment Sequencing for Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma
  • Bridging the Gap: Integrating Oncology Pharmacy Practice with Clinical Research
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Old, the New and the Bite-ful

The HOPA program is designed by oncology pharmacists, specifically for oncology pharmacists,” says David Eplin Pharm.D., BCOP and President of AVAHO. “We are pleased to incorporate BCOP credits into our annual meeting; it is one of a few ways we partner with HOPA to educate and support pharmacists.”

Attendees can expect timely and clinically relevant learning that supports advanced practice and improves outcomes. “We look forward to collaborating with AVAHO to deliver high-quality BCOP education for pharmacists making a difference in cancer care,” says Jolynn K. Sessions, PharmD, CPP, BCOP, FHOPA and Immediate Past President of HOPA. “It is especially meaningful to partner with those who serve our veterans.”

About HOPA

The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) supports hematology/oncology pharmacy professionals and promotes the role of the pharmacist in collaborative cancer care. Founded in 2004, HOPA provides crucial education and networking for its dedicated and growing membership of pharmacists in a wide range of careers and at all levels of experience. HOPA’s vision is to ensure that all individuals affected by cancer have a hematology/oncology pharmacist as an integral member of their care team.

About AVAHO

AVAHO exists to increase the skills and abilities of veteran-centered cancer care professionals across all disciplines, so they can provide the best possible care for our veterans. AVAHO offers educational programs to members and facilitates networking between its 1500+ members to broaden knowledge and best practice. Learn more at their website.

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