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.