• May 21 – 25, 2022
  • Indianapolis, IN

Special Events

PA Meet-Ups 20May

PA Meet-Ups

Before you get started on your CME, take some time to discover Indy! This year, we’ve crafted seven unique PA Meet-Ups that will inspire you to explore Indianapolis in the company of your colleagues – and soon-to-be friends.

Networking Nooks 20May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May

Networking Nooks

Your place to connect – literally! Head to a Nook of your choice & network in different ways with your peers.

Student Symposium: Genetics and Precision Medicine in PA Practice 21May

Student Symposium: Genetics and Precision Medicine in PA Practice

PA students: Join the PA Foundation for a symposium on the role of genetics in healthcare delivery and practice, featuring an overview of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program.

AAPA 2022 Opening Reception 21May

AAPA 2022 Opening Reception

Start your Saturday night at our AAPA 2022 Opening Reception! After General Session, join us for this exciting event. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres (and a drink!) on us while you explore the exhibits.

General Session 21May

General Session

Witness a highly personal conversation between two professional powerhouses: gymnast Simone Biles and Jane Pauley, an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Hear their advice, strategies, and wisdom regarding mental health. Eligible for AAPA Category 1 CME credit.

Taking Names & Making Connections 21May

Taking Names & Making Connections

Network, mix, and mingle with PA students from all over the country! Don’t miss this exclusive PA student-only party within a party at the Opening Reception. Come for the warm welcome, lifetime connections, and memories – and don’t forget your conference swag and prizes!

ePoster And Research in Action 21May 22May 23May

ePoster And Research in Action

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

Exhibit Hall 21May 22May 23May

Exhibit Hall

The interactive Exhibit Hall will keep you on the cutting edge of medicine.

Interactive CME & Workshops 21May 22May 23May 24May

Interactive CME & Workshops

Be sure to sign up for these popular hands-on and interactive CME sessions and workshops – limited seats available.

Fitness Classes 21May 22May 23May 25May

Fitness Classes

Join us for FREE fitness classes on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday mornings!

Product Theaters 21May 22May 23May 24May

Product Theaters

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

Relaxation Station 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May

Relaxation Station

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of conference in our Relaxation Station! Here you can unwind your mind, get off your feet, rehydrate with spa water, and leave feeling refreshed.

Mobile App Scavenger Hunt 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May

Mobile App Scavenger Hunt

NEW this year! Get into the competitive spirit and compete with your fellow attendees by partaking in the scavenger hunt. Just download the AAPA mobile app prior to conference, and find the AAPA Annual Conference 2022 event, and you will be able to find the clues and rules to compete. Gather as many points as possible and track your progress on the leaderboard and you might just win one of three cool prizes with the top prize being a Peloton Bike!

Meet the Candidates Forum: Student Academy Board of Directors Election 22May

Meet the Candidates Forum: Student Academy Board of Directors Election

Learn more about each candidate running for a position on the 2022-2023 Student Academy Board of Directors Election.

Chair Yoga 22May

Chair Yoga

Treat yourself to a little zen between education sessions. This yoga mini-class will use a chair to adapt poses so that attendees can enjoy gentle stretches, relaxation, and breath work. This is an all-levels class that will explore spinal twists, hip stretches, and forward bends. No yoga mat needed!

PA JobSource Career Fair 22May

PA JobSource Career Fair

Get one step closer to that first PA job, or make your next career move! Meet with representatives from top employers from across the country looking to hire qualified PAs in all settings and specialties.

CO Leadership Forum and Reception 22May

CO Leadership Forum and Reception

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

AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception 21May

AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception

Join your Distinguished Fellow peers and mingle over appetizers and drinks at this invitation-only reception.

Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting 22May

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.

PA Foundation Party for a Purpose 22May

PA Foundation Party for a Purpose

It’s a PA party in Indy! Come enjoy live entertainment and food and drinks with your friends and colleagues.

Student Presentations 22May 23May

Student Presentations

Come together with your fellow PA students from across the country to network and learn in these student-specific sessions.

Satellite Symposium 22May

Satellite Symposium

The Satellite Symposium is a non-commercial scientific session carrying AAPA Category 1 CME credit supported by members of the healthcare industry to complement the conference CME program.

Diabetes Symposium 22May

Diabetes Symposium

Earn up to 3.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits at this symposium. Sessions include strategies for preventing diabetes in high-risk individuals, guideline updates, and the evolving role of SGLT2 inhibitors and diabetes technologies in the management of this disease.

Symposium on Clinician and Clinical Student Well-Being within a Team-Based Environment 23May

Symposium on Clinician and Clinical Student Well-Being within a Team-Based Environment

Join more than 150 thought leaders across clinical professions to learn about and discuss best practices to improve the well-being of PAs throughout their career continuum as well as develop research strategies to further advance the understanding of PA burnout.

Nutrition and Obesity Symposium 23May

Nutrition and Obesity Symposium

Earn up to 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits while you learn new skills and competencies for leading a broad-based effort to change the way the medical community diagnoses, manages and treats patients affected by obesity, including the role of nutrition in maintaining human health.

Meet the Candidates Forum: Board of Directors General Election 23May

Meet the Candidates Forum: Board of Directors General Election

Learn more about the candidates running for Secretary-Treasurer and Directors-at-Large in the 2022 General Election.

Veterans Caucus Memorial Ceremony and Federal Services Memorial Reception 23May

Veterans Caucus Memorial Ceremony and Federal Services Memorial Reception

All conference attendees are encouraged to participate in this annual event which honors fallen PAs and the profession’s military roots with music and military symbolism.

AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl 23May

AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl

Cheer on your PA program at this high-energy medical game show, held on Monday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Indiana Convention Center.

PA Foundation Women in Philanthropy Reception 23May

PA Foundation Women in Philanthropy Reception

Join the Women in Philanthropy (WIP) network for our first ever in-person reception at AAPA 2022. Meet our leadership, mentors, and friends as we gather to celebrate the success of our inaugural year.

PA School Spirit Day 23May

PA School Spirit Day

Want to show off your PA school spirit? Wear clothing and swag from your PA school. Whether you are alumni or a current student, show your fellow attendees your PA school pride!

Early Career PA Happy Hour 24May

Early Career PA Happy Hour

Meet up with early career PAs from all over the country! This exclusive meet up from 5 – 6 p.m. will provide space for early career PAs (<5 years in practice) to share experiences and make connections. The first 150 guests will receive a free drink ticket.

Uniformed Services Symposium 24May

Uniformed Services Symposium

Earn up to 4 AAPA Category 1 CME credits at this symposium designed for PAs who care for those serving our country – from the active duty and retired service members and their families at home and abroad, to the marginalized and underserved populations across multiple federal agencies.

Mental Health Symposium 24May

Mental Health Symposium

Join us for this inaugural symposium on mental health with topics ranging from trauma-informed care, depression and bipolar disorder to the emerging role of telehealth in providing mental health services. Expand your clinical care knowledge and earn up to 6.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.

Indian Health Service Symposium 24May

Indian Health Service Symposium

PAs within the Indian Health Service practice in every conceivable specialty practice – not only in rural locations, but also in state-of-the-art-medical centers. Earn up to 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credit and learn how you’ll find professional fulfillment in caring for these vulnerable populations.

PA Foundation Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk 24May

PA Foundation Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk

Walk, run, or sprint to the finish line in Indianapolis at the Pacers for Health 5K! Jump-start your day, get your endorphins flowing, and keep up with your fitness goals, all while supporting the PA Foundation.