• May 19-23, 2018
  • New Orleans

Real Connections.
Real Community.

Connect with leading CME, new career opportunities, your PA peers, New Orleans – and do it all in one place at one time, at the only national PA conference.

Because real learning takes place face-to-face. Real relationships thrive on shared experiences. And a real community is built on real connections. The connections you make here will make all the difference.

AAPA 2018 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

25 days
:
18 hrs
:
30 mins

REGISTER NOW FOR STANDARD RATES

Member

Get our special discounted rate by staying in the AAPA hotel block.

$700

Full Price Registration

$900

Student Member

Get our special discounted rate by staying in the AAPA hotel block.

$165

Full Price Registration

$365

Nonmember

Get our special discounted rate by staying in the AAPA hotel block.

$1100

Full Price Registration

$1300

Conference Venue

All events unless otherwise noted take place at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130

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Agenda

  • Friday May 18

    AM Events

    8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    AAPA Board of Directors Meeting
    8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Buprenorphine Waiver Training

    PM Events

    1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Registration Open
    3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    PA Meet-Up
    3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    House of Delegates Credentialing
    5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Student Academy Board Meeting
    7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Orientation
    7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    House of Delegates Reference Committee Orientation
  • Saturday May 19

    AM Events

    6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Registration Open
    8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
    House of Delegates Delegate Orientation
    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    House of Delegates Credentialing
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Blood Drive provided by The Blood Center
    9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting
    9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    House of Delegates Meeting

    PM Events

    12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    Product Theaters
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    ePoster Meet the Author Sessions
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Shaking Hands & Taking Names
    6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception (Invitation Only)
    7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    House of Delegates Reception (Invitation Only)
    8:00 p.m.
    PA Meet-Up
  • Sunday May 20

    AM Events

    6:00 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.
    PiYo Live® Class taught by Heather Trudeau PA-C, certified PiYo Live ® instructor
    6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
    Product Theaters
    7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Registration Open
    8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    House of Delegates Meeting
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Student SPARK Sessions
    9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    AAPA Career Fair
    9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Blood Drive provided by The Blood Center

    PM Events

    12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    Product Theaters
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    AAPA Career Fair
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    ePoster Meet the Author Sessions
    1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Research in Action
    4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    General Session
    6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Constituent Organization Leadership Forum
    7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Constituent Organization Leadership Reception
    7:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.
    Party for a Purpose @ B.B. King’s Blues Club
  • Monday May 21

    AM Events

    6:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    PiYo Live® Stretch & Flow Class taught by Heather Trudeau PA-C, certified PiYo Live ® instructor
    6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
    Product Theaters
    7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Registration Open
    8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    House of Delegates Meeting
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Research in Action
    8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Yes, I Scan: Inaugural Ultrasound Student Workshop and Competition
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Exhibit Hall Open

    PM Events

    12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    Product Theaters
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    ePoster Meet the Author Sessions
    12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Researchers Luncheon (Invitation Only)
    1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    PA Foundation Board Meeting
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Veterans Caucus Memorial Ceremony
    5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)
    6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Federal Services Memorial Reception
    7:00 p.m.
    AAPA’s National Medical Challenge Bowl
  • Tuesday May 22

    AM Events

    6:30 a.m. – Race Start
    PA Foundation Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk
    6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
    Product Theaters
    7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Registration Open
    8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Uniformed Services Symposium (USS)
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    CHLM & ASU Leadership Academy for PAs
    8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Exhibit Hall Open
    11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Exhibit Hall Brunch Bites

    PM Events

    12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    Product Theaters
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    ePoster Meet the Author Sessions
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Uniformed Services Symposium (USS)
  • Wednesday May 23

    AM Events

    6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
    Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)
    7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Registration Open
    8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Indian Health Service Symposium (IHS)
    8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Obesity Leadership Edge Symposium
    8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops

    PM Events

    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    ePoster Meet the Author Sessions
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    CME Sessions & Workshops
    1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Obesity Leadership Edge Symposium

Special Events

Shaking Hands & Taking Names

Designed just for students! Don’t miss this chance to socialize, share and network with fellow PA students.

AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception

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

AAPA Career Fair

Get one step closer to that first PA job, or your next career move!

General Session

Grab your pack and join PA Jeff Evans on a journey to high peaks and exciting locales around the world at MountainVision: Lessons Beyond the Summit.

PA Foundation Party for a Purpose @ B.B. King’s Blues Club

It’s a PA party in the Crescent City at B.B. King’s Blues Club!

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.

Product Theaters

Learn about the latest products and technologies at these free 45-minute sessions that include breakfast or lunch!

Student SPARK Sessions

SPARK Sessions will give you advice and knowledge for every phase of your PA student career – and beyond!

ePoster and Research in Action

Connect with the Latest PA research. Join us to see and share leading research by and about PAs!

Constituent Organizations

Don’t miss out on numerous state, specialty, and special interest events taking place during conference.

AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl

Cheer on Your PA Program! This high-energy medical game show will be held on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Veterans Caucus Memorial

All conference attendees are encouraged to attend the Veterans Caucus Memorial Ceremony, followed by the Federal Services Memorial Reception, which honors the profession’s military roots.

Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk

Feel the cool breeze of the mighty Mississippi River as you run along its banks and enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans while supporting the PA Foundation.

Uniformed Services Symposium (USS)

Earn up to 7 AAPA Category 1 CME credits at this symposium designed for PAs who care for those serving our country.

Obesity Leadership Edge Symposium

Earn up to 7.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits while you build skills to lead a broad-based effort in diagnosing, managing and treating patients affected by obesity.

Indian Health Service Symposium (IHS)

Attend to earn up to 3 AAPA Category 1 CME credits and learn how you’ll find professional fulfillment in caring for these vulnerable populations.

PiYo Live® Class

Make a power move, experience a PiYo Live ® class taught by Heather Trudeau PA-C, certified PiYo Live ® instructor, and fellow PA!

PA Meet-Ups

New this year! We’re always looking for more ways to connect you to your peers. Don’t miss these two events designed to do just that.
Students utilize ultra-sound at AAPA conference.

Yes, I Scan

New this year! The inaugural iScan competition will feature student teams showing off their ultrasound skills across a variety of clinical circumstances.

AAPA’s Buprenorphine Waiver Training

This live program provides 8 hours of the required 24 hours education needed to obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.

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