Special Events

General Session 23May

General Session

Back by popular demand, ZDoggMD will headline our main event to talk about the future of healthcare and the need to address clinician burnout.

Students Zoom In 23May

Students Zoom In

Designed just for students! Do not miss this chance to socialize, share, and network with fellow PA students.

Hey PA: Early Career Zoom In 23May

Hey PA: Early Career Zoom In

Join AAPA’s Early Career PA Commission for this informal networking event connecting early career PAs across the country. Get ready to play “Hey Doc,” a newly released card game created by two early career PAs, designed for those who find bodily function “Humerus”. Register for this free event during registration.

Exhibit Hall 23May 24May 25May 26May

Exhibit Hall

In our Exhibit Hall, engage with exhibitors in a way that works for you and find everything you need to care for your patients and help move your practice forward.

Fitness Classes 23May 24May 25May 26May

Fitness Classes

Join us for fitness classes from the comfort of your own home!

Product Theaters 23May 24May 25May 26May

Product Theaters

Don’t miss your opportunity to discuss issues related to specific products and therapeutic areas with company representatives.

Mindfulness Lounge™ 23May 24May 25May 26May

Mindfulness Lounge™

Back by popular demand! We all need a bit of mindfulness right now, and this year Lee Papa is bringing her Mindfulness Lounge™ to you, wherever you are.

2021 Veterans Caucus Memorial Ceremony and Scholarship Awards Program 23May 24May 25May 26May

2021 Veterans Caucus Memorial Ceremony and Scholarship Awards Program

Annual AAPA Conference event featuring time for reflection on the sacrifices of our Nations Uniformed and Non Uniformed Physician Assistants and presentation of our student scholarships.

ePosters and Research in Action

ePosters and Research in Action

AAPA wants you to be inspired by others to find your next breakthrough.

Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting 23May

Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting

The Assembly of Representatives (AOR) is comprised of Student Academy Representatives (SARs) and SAR alternates from each recognized PA program’s Student Society.

Satellite Symposia 23May 24May 25May 26May

Satellite Symposia

Satellite Symposia are non-commercial scientific sessions carrying AAPA Category 1 CME credit supported by members of the healthcare industry to complement the conference CME program.

Main Stage Events 24May 25May 26May

Main Stage Events

Chat fireside with Dr. Fauci, cook with Chef Jen Carroll, get advice from HGTV’s Mina Starsiak Hawk, and drop into thought leader sessions on moral injury, COVID-19, and more.

AAPA National Medical Virtual Challenge Bowl 24May

AAPA National Medical Virtual Challenge Bowl

The can’t-miss PA student event is going virtual this year! Keep an eye out for more information and to learn how you can participate, including tuning in for the livestreamed final.

Wellness Events 24May 26May

Wellness Events

Slow down, relax, and recharge with these events! These experts will bring you calm and help you thrive in your practice.

Party for a Purpose: PAs Got Talent! 25May

Party for a Purpose: PAs Got Talent!

Tap dancing! Harmonica playing! Performance poetry! Join your PA and PA student colleagues at PAs Got Talent!, a new virtual competition and celebration. Contest vote fees and ticket sales support the PA Foundation’s philanthropic mission.

AAPA Meet the Candidates – Board/General Election 25May

AAPA Meet the Candidates – Board/General Election

Join this session featuring the candidates for President-elect and Director-at-Large to hear how they would respond to AAPA’s and the PA profession’s biggest issues. Register for this free event during registration. Voting opens on May 26.

CO Leadership Forum 26May

CO Leadership Forum

AAPA’s Outreach and Advocacy Awards are presented each year to recognize constituent organizations (COs) for their outstanding programs, projects and initiatives.