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  • May 19-23, 2018
  • New Orleans
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Lessons in Leadership

PA Jeff Evans has led rescue teams on Mount Everest. Trauma teams in Iraq. And expeditions through some of the most challenging terrain on the planet. Hear him speak on servant leadership, communication and trust at General Session, Monday, May 20.

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Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

Get your product, service or technology in front of 5,000+ attendees at the only national PA conference. See all PAs can do – and you’ll see why you can’t miss AAPA 2018.

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Agenda.

AM Events

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
AAPA Board of Directors Meeting

PM Events

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
House of Delegates Credentialing
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
House of Delegates Reference Committee Orientation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Student Academy Board Meeting

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
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 Presentations
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Shaking Hands & Taking Names
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
House of Delegates Reception (Invitation Only)
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception (Invitation Only)
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)

AM Events

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Product Theaters
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
House of Delegates Credentialing
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. - 11:00 a.m.
AAPA Career Fair
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Blood Drive

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 Presentations
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
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
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)
7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
PA Foundation Event

AM Events

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 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
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 Presentations
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Researchers Luncheon
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PA Foundation Board Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Veteran's Caucus Memorial Ceremony
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Veteran's Caucus Memorial Reception
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Program Directors Reception (Invitation Only)
7:00 p.m.
AAPA's National Medical Challenge Bowl

AM Events

6:30 a.m. - Race Start
PA Foundation Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk
6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Arizona State University Capstone
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 Presentations
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Satellite Symposia (eligible for CME)

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. - 12:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops

PM Events

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ePoster Presentations
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CME Sessions & Workshops
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Special Events.

Shaking Hands & Taking Names19MAY

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 Reception19MAY

AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception

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

AAPA Career Fair20MAY

AAPA Career Fair

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

General Session20MAY

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 Club20MAY

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 Symposia19MAY20MAY21MAY22MAY23MAY

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 Theaters19MAY20MAY21MAY22MAY

Product Theaters

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

Student SPARK Sessions

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 Action19MAY20MAY21MAY22MAY23MAY

ePoster and Research in Action

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

Constituent Organizations20MAY

Constituent Organizations

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

AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl21MAY

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.

Veteran's Caucus Memorial Ceremony and Reception21MAY

Veteran's Caucus Memorial Ceremony and 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.

Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk22MAY

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)22MAY

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 Symposium23MAY

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)23MAY

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.

Conference Event

Venues.

Ernest N. Morial
Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hilton
New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130