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

Please reserve hotel room by August 24

Schedule Thursday

Full day programming on Thursday and Friday.

Participants will earn approximately:

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

We are happy to offer 2 simultaneous tracks of programming.  You choose your session.

Thursday, September 24

7:00 – 7:55 AM

Check in and Breakfast Product Theater

7:55 – 8:00 AM

Welcome

 

Room 1

Room 2

8:00 – 8:55 AM

Don’t Miss It: Early Recognition and Diagnosis of Acute Leukemia in Clinical Practice

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Confidently Diagnose and Manage IBS in the Primary Care Setting

9:00 – 9:55 AM

Common Spine Disorders and When to Refer

Exhibit hall time and coffee break

10:00 – 10:55 AM

Exhibit hall time and coffee break

Refer or Reassure: Clearing, Catching, and Calming Fears in Pediatric Sports Clearance

11:00 – 11:55 AM

Update from NCCPA: Focus on the PANRE/PANRE-LA

Prostate Artery Embolization: A Modern, Minimally Invasive Solution for BPH

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch
Product Theater

1:00 – 1:25 PM

Break / Activity TBD

 

Room 1

Room 2

1:30 – 2:25 PM

The Scalpel vs. The Syringe: Navigating the Intersection of GLP-1s and Bariatric Surgery

Bridging the Gap: An Interdisciplinary Approach for Comprehensive Immigrant Care

2:30 – 3:25 PM

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

*Opportunity to participate in a survey-based research study regarding the perception of AI vs peer (human) generated feedback

3:30 – 4:25 PM

A Primary Care Guide to Modern Hernia Management and Referral

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:30 – 7:30 PM

MAPA celebrates 50 years. Please plan to attend this one of kind celebration on the Breezy Belle around Breezy Bay. Cocktails available.  Light refreshments provided.

Full day programming on Thursday and Friday.

Participants will earn approximately:

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

We are happy to offer 2 simultaneous tracks of programming.  You choose your session.

Friday, September 25

7:00 – 7:55 AM

Check in / Breakfast Product Theater

7:55 AM – 8:00

Welcome

 

Room 1

Room 2

8:00 – 8:55 AM

Heme/Oncology Emergencies

Treatment resistant depression: options when depression continues to impact daily life

9:00 – 9:55 AM

The Silent Threat: Early Diagnosis and Management of MASLD

Leading From Where You Are: Purpose-Driven Pathways to PA Excellence

10:00 – 10:55 AM

Vomit, Visit, Repeat: Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and Breaking the Cycle

Provider distress- how did we get here and how do we avoid it?

11:00 – 11:25 AM

Dedicated exhibit hall time and coffee break

11:30 – 11:55 AM

Exhibit Hall

Outdoor Activity TBD

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch Product Theater

1:05 – 2:00 PM

Student Poster Presentations
1 Hour Category II CME

2:10 – 2:55 PM

MAPA Awards Ceremony

 

Room 1

Room 2

3:00 – 3:55 PM

How to Decide if your Patient Can Decide: A Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluating Medical Decision-Making Capacity

Lifestyle Medicine Jeopardy

4:00 – 4:55 PM

End-of-Life Care in the Hospital: Addressing What Matters at a Time of Transition

Pediatric Neurosurgery: Clinical Pearls and When to Refer

5:00 PM

Adjourn / Student Social

 

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 

Full Refund: one month prior (August 25)
Partial Refund (50%): up until the day before
No Refund: Notification less than 12 hours of the scheduled event, or after the scheduled event has occurred.

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.

Submissions are due August 14, 2026

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 or Amazon Gift Cards
  • All presenters (who show up) will receive an extension of their student membership 6 months after graduation.


Poster displays will be provided. Accepted posters will be required to print out poster. Please reach out to MAPA if this is a barrier.

SUBMISSION FORM