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AFPPA: Real Professional Growth Begins Here

AFPPA offers unparalleled peer-to-peer continuing medical education in small group settings at conferences held in exciting and diverse locations across the country. Nowhere else can you find CME for PAs, taught by PAs, with a curriculum that is specifically designed for primary care physician assistants. That’s one reason why the AFPPA is growing by leaps and bounds. Join us and discover why we’re now serving over 1,500 attendees at our educational events. AFPPA members also receive deep discounts on conference registration fees.



2013 Poster Presentation

Welcome to the AFPPA second poster presentation event. The poster presentations this year will be held on Friday September 19th in New Orleans at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel at 739 Canal Street @ Bourbon, New Orleans LA (1-877-270-1393).

General information and requirements for the poster event are outlined below. If you meet the requirements and are considering submitting a poster for review, please download and review the full Guidelines for Poster Presentation and How to Prepare a Poster Presentation documents.

Important Dates

  • July 26th, 11:59 p.m. EST: Deadline for abstract submission.
  • August 9th: Final decision regarding acceptance. Authors will be notified of the decision by email.
  • August 12th: All requests for changes by the Research and Education committee will have been sent out to applicants.
  • August 23rd: Final day for applicants to resubmit their posters.

Authors of accepted abstracts are encouraged to make their own travel arrangements to present and discuss their research at the Annual Conference. Reminder: Presenting authors have until September 6th to confirm their attendance at the Annual Conference. AFPPA will offer a reduced rate for presenters that have their posters accepted. Presenters will not be asked to register but registration for the entire conference is recommended. Attendees may register online until three days before the conference or on the day of the conference.

To submit a poster for review, click here.

Make sure to attach your poster. (If the above link doesn't work, send an email to info@afppa.org with your poster attached. Make sure to include the information outlined in the Guidelines PDF under "Abstract Submission General Requirements.")

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Guidelines for Poster Presentation

Important: The following is an excerpt. Read the full Guidelines here.

We ask each participant to pay close attention to these guidelines as the guidelines are meant to serve as a template to help you organize and present your poster. In addition there is a short piece on the background of why posters have become a prominent part in the science of medicine. It is excerpted from “How to prepare and publish a Scientific Paper” by Robert A. Day 5th edition, chapter 30. If you would like to read it, click here.

There will be two Galleries at the meeting. One for Students (A PA student includes Bachelors, Masters, and DHSc candidates that have or will graduate in the calendar year of 2013), and one Gallery for Graduate PAs.

General Requirements

All abstracts must be submitted by a PA or PA student who is an active fellow or student member of AFPPA; and can claim authorship in the project. Authorship is defined as substantial participation; which includes involvement in the concept and design, or analysis and interpretation of data, drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content and final approval of the version to be published. Authorship is not acceptable if the author only provides encouragement, physical facilities, financial support, critiques or editorial contributions.

An individual may be the submitting author on up to two abstracts, but cannot be included as an author on more than three. Authorship limitations maybe waived for faculty sponsoring students in Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate programs.

Individuals or companies who are interested in presenting scientific information but did not have substantial participation by a physician assistant are encouraged to refrain from this presentation at this time. They are encouraged to submit their information for exhibit in the AFFPA exhibit hall. Please submit a request through www.afppa.org on the contact us tab and be sure to mention the Research and Education committee in your request. For more information on presenting in the exhibit hall, contact Minnie Chau at minnie@chamberlainmedical.com.

Expenses associated with the submission, preparation and presentation of posters is the responsibility of the presenter. Presenters who are accepted by AFPPA may register for the conference but are not required to do in order to present. Additionally if an accepted presenter wishes to attend the conference they may do so at a reduced rate. For more information on registration and costs please contact info@afppa.org or call 508-998-6000.

Literature reviews are not acceptable for poster presentation.

Important: Download the full Guidelines for Poster Presentation here.

Please read it over closely. It contains important information regarding poster acceptance criteria, awards, attendence policy, and continuing medical education eligibility.

Also be sure to read How to Prepare a Poster Presentation.

 
AFPPA 2012 Spring Conference Pre-Registration


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Let’s Meet at America’s Spring Break Destination
Walt Disney World Resort®, FL

March 21-24, 2012
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Treat your family to a delightful adventure at one of America’s favorite spring break destinations while you catch up on your CME requirements. Join colleagues at the AFPPA Spring 2012 Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and take advantage of special hotel rates and discounts at Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and more.  Here’s a peek at what’s waiting for you:

AFPPA Conference Pre-Registration
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AFPPA 2013 Fall Conference

AFPPA Fall CME Conference

2013

Registration is now open! Go to the Fall Conference registration page to learn more and register! We can't wait to see you there.

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New Orleans, LA

Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel

September 16-20, 2013

25+ hours of CME plus optional breakout workshops

Join us on bourbon street and learn and enjoy with the AFPPA

         Save the dates and plan to attend with us in NOLA!

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Real Professional Growth Begins Here
AFPPA offers unparalleled peer-to-peer continuing medical education specifically designed for primary care physician assistants. That’s one reason why the AFPPA is growing by leaps and bounds. Join us and discover our outstanding educational events. Make plans to join your colleagues and experience an AFPPA conference.

  

CloseSpecial Offer for PAs and NPs – Bring a Colleague and Get a 15% Discount! AFPPA is offering a 15% "bring a colleague" discount to physician assistants and nurse practitioners attending our annual conferences. Download and complete the AFPPA Conference registration form, write code “AFPPA15” across the bottom along with the name of your colleague and fax to 770.640.1095. Make sure your colleague registers for the same conference to receive your discount!

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Conferences

AFPPA Fall CME Conference

2013

Registration is now open! Go to the Fall Conference registration page to learn more and register! We can't wait to see you there.

NOLA boubon st

New Orleans, LA

Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel

September 16-20, 2013

25+ hours of CME plus optional breakout workshops

Join us on bourbon street and learn and enjoy with the AFPPA

         Save the dates and plan to attend with us in NOLA!

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Real Professional Growth Begins Here
AFPPA offers unparalleled peer-to-peer continuing medical education specifically designed for primary care physician assistants. That’s one reason why the AFPPA is growing by leaps and bounds. Join us and discover our outstanding educational events. Make plans to join your colleagues and experience an AFPPA conference.

Registration Form

To join our mailing list, please complete the information below and click 'Join My Mailing List'.




 

 

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Spring 2012 Conference Highlights

CME Credit Information

Physician Assistants
This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 22 hours of AAPA Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs. Additional credit is available through Optional Workshops.

Nurse Practitioners
According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center, you are permitted to earn and file CE credits for programs accredited by the AAPA. For more information, please visit: www.nursecredentialing.org.

Athletic Trainers
AFPPA will be offering continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This is a great opportunity to obtain your CEU/CME if you are dual certified. Sessions are planned and will be designated for CEU credit for athletic trainers as well as CME credit for PAs. In addition, a separate CEU certificate will be available for athletic trainers to submit to their own licensing and/or certification board. Please visit www.bocatc.org for details.

Where to Stay

Host Property: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 West Buena Vista Drive?
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Web: mydisneymeetings.com/afppa2012/
Telephone: 407.939.1020
Rate: $153


Visit mydisneymeetings.com/afppa2012/ for AFPPA’s exclusive link to online room reservations, Theme Park tickets, transportation service, and to check in online.

Click here for online check-in service, maps, and driving directions.

Take a photo tour of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

 

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is an American Southwest-themed Disney Moderate Resort hotel set on Lago Dorado – a glimmering 22-acre lake – that invokes the spirit and romance of Spanish-colonial Mexico.

Conveniently located between Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ theme parks, the brightly colored Spanish-style guest rooms, conference facilities, shops, restaurants and cantinas evoke a relaxing atmosphere inspired by a placid lifestyle where time goes by just a little bit slower than usual.

The nearly 2,000 guest rooms are separated into three distinctly themed areas. The “casitas” offer an urban terra cotta paradise. The rustic “ranchos” resemble charming Southwestern pueblos. And the “cabanas” provide a quaint beachfront retreat complete with cozy hammocks.

In addition to having a variety of Disney® theme parks right next door, resort guests are treated to several on-site luxuries including the choice of swimming in three heated pools, working out at the La Vida Health Club, playing at the Iguana Arcade and exploring the many trails around the resort!

Special rates for AFPPA conference attendees begin at $153 per night. To make your hotel reservations, book online or call 407.939.1020 today, and mention that you are with the AFPPA Spring 2012 conference. These rates are guaranteed only until February 28, 2012, and it is possible that the property will sell out before then.

Once your room reservation is booked, take advantage of Disney’s complimentary transportation service to and from the Orlando International Airport.

Call 407.WDW.DINE to make your leisure-time dining reservations up to 90 days in advance. See a listing of Disney Signature Dining restaurants, locations and menus here.

Please remember to reference your Spring Conference event guide for the most up-to-date schedule. Click here to download the event guide.

Complete Schedule of Events

Wednesday, March 21

9:30 AM Attendee Registration (9:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

Thursday, March 22

6:00 AM Registration
7:00 AM Crohn’s Disease: Medical Therapies for the Non-Gastroenterologist (Breakfast)
8:00 AM Case Studies in Persistent Pain: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
8:45 AM Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks from the President and CME Chair
9:00 AM The Snaps, Crackles & Pops of Office Orthopedics
11:00 AM Twisted Tales from the ER: Malpractice Cases You Don’t Want to Miss
12:15 PM New Treatment Strategies for Deep Vein Thrombosis (Luncheon)
1:30 PM Pathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive guide to Diagnosis, Management & Prognosis
2:30 PM Is There Anybody in There? Assessment of Adolescent Risk Factors
3:30 PM Paintings on the Ceiling, Warm Gowns & Beyond…How to Change the “Scoot Down” Visit into a Positive One!

Friday, March 23

7:00 AM Registration
7:30 AM What’s Causing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness? A Primer into the Etiology (Breakfast)
8:30 AM Anemia 101: Where Did All the Blood Go?
9:45 AM EKG’s Not to Miss in Primary Care
10:45 AM A Noble & Proud Profession: Surviving An Attack from Terrorists
12 NOON The Medical Management of Parkinson’s Disease (Luncheon)
1:15 PM Hypertension: JNC-7 to JNC-8 Transitional Guidelines Not to Raise Your Blood Pressure!
2:00 PM Essentials of Diagnosis & Current Treatment Options in Asthma & COPD
3:00 PM DVT: Endpoints to Avoid in Your Patient Population

Saturday, March 24

7:30 AM Registration
8:00 AM Treatment & Prevention of Arrhythmias in Primary Care (Breakfast)
9:00 AM The 2012 Diabetes Review a.k.a. You’re Using A1C for What?
10:00 AM Two-Hour Derm Boot Camp (Hour 2)
12:15 PM Treatment of Acne & Prevention of Acne Scarring; An Obligatory Relationship (Luncheon)
1:15 PM To Clot or Not to Clot? Coagulation Problems
2:15 PM Men’s Health: How to Make an Impact in Patient Care
3:15 PM Oncology 101: 2012 Guidelines for Breast, Prostate & Colon Cancer
4:15 PM Adjourn

Saturday, November 12

6:30 AM Registration
7:00 AM Everything You Wanted to Ask – But Didn’t Have the Time (Panel)
8:00 AM STD and HIV: The Primary Care Report
9:00 AM Hereditary Angiodema: Evidence-Based Tool to Improve Diagnosis and Management
10:00 AM Sexual Dysfunction
11:00 AM Urticaria Management: That Doesn’t Just Scratch the Surface

Optional Workshops

Wednesday, March 21

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Basic EKG
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Basic Suturing
Joint Injections has moved to Friday at 8:30 AM
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM ACLS/BLS
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Advanced Suturing

Thursday, March 22

1:30 - 4:30 PM EKG 12-Lead Interpretation
1:30 - 3:30 PM Insulin Workshop: The Diabetic Dilemma 
1:30 - 3:30 PM Orthopedic Examination of the Hip, Shoulder and Knee

Friday, March 23

8:30 - 10:30 AM Radiology Roadmap
8:30 - 11:00 AM Joint Injections
8:30 - 11:00 AM Casting & Splinting
1:15 - 3:15 PM Basic Dermatology Procedures
1:15 - 3:15 PM Office Procedures

Saturday, March 24

8:00 - 10:00 AM Provider Education and training to Increase Use of Intrauterine Contraception

 Please remember to reference your Spring Conference event guide for the most up-to-date schedule. Click here to download the event guide.

 

 
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