Future Conference Dates

2026 MAPA Annual CME Conference

September 24 & 25, 2026
Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point, MN

The 2026 Conference will offer:

  • AAPA approved, quality CMEs
  • Learn from and engage with local presenters updating you on current practice trends
  • Opportunities to connect with product companies and sponsors
  • Network with other PAs by the lake, on a morning walk or on our reserved boat ride Thursday evening as MAPA celebrates 50 years

Accepting Presentation Proposals NOW

Please reserve hotel room by August 24

Accepted presentations include: 

Don’t Miss It: Early Recognition and Diagnosis of Acute Leukemia in Clinical PracticeIrritable Bowel Syndrome: Confidently Diagnose and Manage IBS in the Primary Care Setting
Common Spine Disorders and When to ReferRefer or Reassure: Clearing, Catching, and Calming Fears in Pediatric Sports Clearance
Update from NCCPA: Focus on the PANRE/PANRE-LAProstate Artery Embolization: A Modern, Minimally Invasive Solution for BPH
  
The Scalpel vs. The Syringe: Navigating the Intersection of GLP-1s and Bariatric SurgeryBridging the Gap: An Interdisciplinary Approach for Comprehensive Immigrant Care
Below the Belt: A Colorectal Surgeon’s Guide to When Primary Care Should Pick Up the Phone
The Feedback Loop: Interactive Workshop on Clinical Feedback Perception Human vs AI: Trust, Tone, And Tech 
A Primary Care Guide to Modern Hernia Management and Referral
Heme/ Onc EmergenciesTreatment resistant depression: options when depression continues to impact daily life
The Silent Threat: Early Diagnosis and Management of MASLDLeading From Where You Are: Purpose-Driven Pathways to PA Excellence
Vomit, Visit, Repeat: Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and Breaking the CycleProvider distress- how did we get here and how do we avoid it?
How to Decide if your Patient Can Decide: A Step by Step Guide to Evaluating Medical Decision Making CapacityLifestyle Medicine Jeopardy
End-of-Life Care in the Hospital: Addressing What Matters at a Time of TransitionPediatric Neurosurgery: Clinical Pearls and When to Refer
Schedule

Schedule will come out soon.

Full day programming on Thursday and Friday.

Participants will earn approximately:

  • 11 hours of CME Category 1 in person
  • 1 hour of CME Category 2 in person
  • Several on demand content provided following the conference

 

Member Pricing:

Early Bird Rate:

Member – Practicing PA

$375

Member – Student

$100

Member – Retired

$150

Member – Pre-PA

$100

Single Day Pass

$200

Regular Rate:

Member – Practicing PA

$425

Member – Student

$100

Member – Retired

$150

Member – Pre-PA

$100

Single Day Pass

$250

 

Non-Member Pricing:

Regular Rate:

Non-Member Conference Pass

(Includes 1yr Membership)

$585

Non-Member Single Day Pass

$350

Cancellation Policy coming soon

Certificate of completion will be awarded following the CME Conference.  The conference is AAPA approved. Complete instructions will be given during the conference on how to receive certificates electronically.

All PA students are invited to submit a poster abstract for presentation at the MAPA Fall 2026 CME Conference. The poster presentations will occur at on Friday, September 25 at approximately 1:00pm at Breezy Point Resort.

1. Poster Review

  • Three MAPA Board Members will review all posters during the session.
  • Each poster will receive constructive feedback from the reviewers.

2. Award Selection

  • The Board Members will select one winning poster based on:
  • Clarity and organization
  • Visual appeal
  • Relevance and originality of the topic
  • Overall presentation quality

3. Award for the Winner

  • The selected winner will receive:
  • A Certificate of Excellence from MAPA
  • A free two-year MAPA membership beginning after graduation
  • All presenters (who show up) will receive an extension of their student membership 6 months after graduation.

 

SUBMISSION FORM