MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS:

Student & New Graduate Summit

February 27, 2027

SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY FEB 27TH, 2027

Minnesota’s premier event designed exclusively for PA students and new graduates. Hosted by the Minnesota Academy of PAs (MAPA), this full-day experience features inspiring keynote speakers, student and early career focused presentations, vendor expo, new MN PA student Awards, and the high-energy Challenge Bowl and Social.

From navigating career paths and finances to connecting with recruiters, programs, and peers — the MN Student/New Grad Summit lights the way for the next generation of Minnesota PAs. Free registration with MAPA membership, food, swag, and prizes included.

No cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.

FEBRUARY 27TH, 2027

MAPA Student & New Graduate Summit Schedule

Tentative Schedule | Subject to Change

10:00 am

-11:30 am

Stop the Bleed

Hands-on training in life-saving bleeding-control techniques, with certification upon completion. Limited to 30 students. Information on sign-up coming soon.

11:00 am

12:00 pm

Check-in & Meet the Vendors

12:00 pm

-12:30 pm

Welcome & Connect: Meet Your Community

12:30 pm

-1:15pm

Keynote Speaker

To be announced!

1:15 pm

-2:00 pm

Appetizers in the Exhibit Hall

Eat apps and mingle with our great vendors!

Concurrent

Sessions

2:00 pm

-2:45 pm

PA the FI Way

Kat from PA the FI Way talks personal finance for PA students & new graduates.

2:45 pm

-3:30 pm

Panel Discussion

Panelists to be announced!

2:00 pm

-3:30 pm

Stop the Bleed

Hands-on training in life-saving bleeding-control techniques, with certification upon completion. Limited to 30 students. Information on sign-up coming soon.

3:00 pm

-4:00 pm

Vendor & Interprogram Networking

Chat with industry partners, healthcare organizations, and specialty PA groups. Connect with classmates you haven’t seen since didactic and meet folks from other programs!

4:00 pm

-4:30 pm

Student Awards & Scholarships

Announcement of the PA Student of the Year, PA Student Advocate of the Year, and MAPA scholarship recipients.

4:30 pm

-6:30 pm

Challenge Bowl

Teams from MN PA Programs go head to head to see which program is the smartest. Register your team below starting 1/1/2027. Programs must have at least 75% MAPA membership and each team member must be a MAPA member to compete.

6:30 pm

-8:30 pm

Student Social

Free food and good times.

Venue to be announced.