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2025 MAPA Fall CME Conference

MAPA Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence!

Thursday, October 9, 2025
to Sunday, October 12, 2025
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Conference Attendees - head to the 2025 Attendee Hub to access the on-demand lectures.

If you weren't able to join us at MAPA 2025, you can purchase the on-demand lectures today!
Credits Price
Member - Early Bird
Congratulations! You've saved up to $45 with your Early Bird registration!

This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration. Registration Ended 7/31/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
40.00 (CME) $425.00
Member - Regular
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration. Registration Ended 10/4/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
40.00 (CME) $470.00
Member - Onsite
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration. Registration Ended 10/13/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
40.00 (CME) $500.00
Member - Retired
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration.

** Retired members are not eligible to claim CME credits. However, if you wish to earn CME credits, you must register at the full member rate.  Registration Ended 10/13/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
$210.00
Student Member
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration.

** Student members are not eligible to claim CME credits. However, if you wish to earn CME credits, you must register at the full member rate.  Registration Ended 10/4/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
$125.00
Student Member Onsite
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration.

** Student members are not eligible to claim CME credits. However, if you wish to earn CME credits, you must register at the full member rate.  Registration Ended 10/12/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
$165.00
Credits Price
Non-Member - Early Bird
Congratulations! You've saved up to $45 with your Early Bird registration!

This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl. It also includes a MAPA membership that expires one year from registration. 

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration. Registration Ended 7/31/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
40.00 (CME) $615.00
Non-Member - Regular
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.  MAPA membership that expires one year from registration. 

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration. Registration Ended 10/4/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
40.00 (CME) $660.00
Non-Member - Onsite
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.  MAPA membership that expires one year from registration. 

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration. Registration Ended 10/13/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
40.00 (CME) $700.00
Non-Member - Student
This ticket includes access to CME sessions from October 9-12, breakfast, lunch, and beverages during breaks, the Thursday evening reception and the Quiz Bowl.

MAPA's 50th Anniversary Gala and workshops are available for an additional cost and can be added to your registration.

** Student members are not eligible to claim CME credits. However, if you wish to earn CME credits, you must register at the full member rate.  Registration Ended 10/13/25 at 11:59 PM EDT
$165.00
Credits Price
Suture Techniques Workshop
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
3.00 (CME) $50.00
Ultrasound Workshop #1 FAST & USGPIV
Friday, October 10, 2025
10:15 AM-12:15 PM
2.00 (CME) $50.00
Ultrasound Workshop #2 Lung & Aorta
Friday, October 10, 2025
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
2.00 (CME) $50.00
Credits Price
50th Anniversary Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening with delicious hors d'oeuvres, signature drink, sit-down dinner, dancing and great company! Mix and mingle with colleagues, share stories, and celebrate MAPA’s legacy. Guests are welcome! Registration Ended 10/3/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
$50.00

Agenda

October 9
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Open
Governors' Foyer

Pick up your badge and other goodies.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Grab n' Go Breakfast
Governors' EF

Visit with exhibitors and enjoy a light continental breakfast. 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
Governors' EF

Visit our exhibitors who proudly support MAPA.
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS: PAs Make Great Leaders! Leadership Lessons From an Executive
Keith Hustak, PA-C, MPH
Governors' AB
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Searching for Solutions: Outpatient Management of Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care
Katherine Behrenwald, PA-C
Governors' CD
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Understanding Malignant vs. Benign Lung Nodules
Katlin Brower, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM MAPA Board of Directors Meeting
Director's Room (Lobby Level)

Open meeting for MAPA members
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Obesity Evaluation, Staging and Choosing Weight Loss Goals and Therapy
Elizabeth Bauer, MD, FACE, FACP, DABOM
Governors' CD
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Managing Hypertension in Acute Care: From Crisis to Continuity
Jennifer Shivnen, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Lunch Buffet
Governors' Foyer
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Suture Techniques Workshop
Colette Clayton, PA-C, Jose Valdez, DMS, PA-C and John Young, PA-C
Mackinac Room

Additional fee and separate registration required
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM COPD 2025 Update: The New and the Gold
April Adado, DMSc, PA-C
Governors' CD
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM What's New in EP - A Lot, Actually!
Eryn Smith, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Dessert Break with Exhibitors
Governors' EF

Enjoy a sweet treat and a beverage with our exhibitors. 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Healthy Veins, Healthy Lives: A Practical Guide to Venous Disease Management
Jeffrey Miller, MD
Governors' CD
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM The PA Paradox: Balancing Care, Compassion, and Well-Being
Bindiya Nandwana, MPH, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cheers to 50 Years Welcome Reception
We'll meet you at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, located on the 16th floor. 

The Level 17 reception area will be open for MAPA guests until 10:00 PM. 
October 10
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration
Governors' Foyer

Pick up your badge and other goodies.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Rethinking Hyperkalemia Management in Patients on RAASi Therapy
Erica Sheridan, PharmD, MBA, BCCP
Governors' AB

Sponsored by AstraZeneca

A full breakfast is available to those who attend the session. 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Grab n' Go Breakfast
Governors' EF

Visit with exhibitors and enjoy a light continental breakfast. 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
Visit our exhibitors who proudly support MAPA. 
Governors' EF
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM Issues & Answers
Mike White, PA-C, MAPA President 
Becky Cronin, PA-C, MAPA Immediate Past President
Governors' AB
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Best Practices to Beat the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Triad
Ashlyn Smith, PA-C
Governors' CD

Sponsored by Primary Care Education Consortium and supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Ladies First: Essential Women's Health Review for the Board-Bound Clinician
Nicole Grange, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM STUDENT TRACK - Effective Strategies to Prepare for PANCE: Educators vs. PA Students
Rania Krayem, DPAS, M.Ed, MS, PA-C
Peninsula Room
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Ultrasound Workshop #1 FAST & USGPIV
Nigel Bowe, MD, Chris Clark, MD, John Decker, PA-C, Ahmed Naseem, MD, Andrew Park, MD and Julian Suszanski, MD
Mackinac Room

Additional fee and separate registration required
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Students Set Up Charity Tables
Tower Foyer
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Difficult-to-Control Diabetes? Consider Hypercortisolism
Ashlyn Smith, PA-C
Governors' CD

Sponsored by Primary Care Education Consortium and supported by an educational grant from Corcept Therapeutics.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Bladder Blues: Assessment and Management of Two Common Urologic Conditions
Heather Trudeau, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA
Tower Ballroom
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM STUDENT TRACK Update from NCCPA: Focus on the PANRE/PANCE-LA
Alicia Quella, PhD, PA-C
Peninsula Room
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Detect and Help Prevent CRC with the Cologuard Plus™ Test
Mark Raphael, DO
Governors' AB

Sponsored by Exact Sciences
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Lunch Buffet
Governors' EF

Go through the buffet and head to Governors' AB or CD.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Cholestatic Liver Diseases
Dr. Pierre Gholam, MD
Governors' CD

Sponsored by Ipsen Pharmaceuticals
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Pickleball Elbow, The New Tennis Elbow
Joe Medellin, MD
Governors' CD
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Heart Valve Disease: It's an Open and Shut Case!
Nour Lyon, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Ultrasound Workshop #2 Lung & Aorta
Nigel Bowe, MD, Chris Clark, MD, John Decker, PA-C, Ahmed Naseem, MD, Andrew Park, MD & Julian Suszanski, MD
Mackinac Room

Additional fee and separate registration required
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Dessert Break with Exhibitors
Governors' EF

Enjoy a sweet treat and a beverage with our exhibitors. 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Salt Shock: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Hyponatremia
Nicholas Kopacki, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Governors' CD
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Common Foot and Ankle Injuries
Frank Nysowy, MSW, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM What little bug is in the air little one? Common Pediatric Respiratory Illnesses
Susanna Storeng, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Governors' CD
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM Infertility: Evaluation and Treatment for Couples
Nicole Budrys, MD
Tower Ballroom
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM University Receptions
CMU: Governors' Foyer, CUAA: Mackinac B, EMU: Governors' Foyer, GVSU: Level 17, LTU: Mackinac C, MSU: Level 17, UDM: Mackinac A, UMF: Peninsula BC, WSU: Peninsula A, WMU: Mezzanine
7:00 PM Quiz Bowl
Governors' ABCD
October 11
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
Governors' Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Grab n' Go Breakfast
Governors' EF

Visit with exhibitors and enjoy a light continental breakfast. 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
Governors' EF

Visit our exhibitors who proudly support MAPA. 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Rezdiffra: Unlocking the Potential of a Liver-directed Treatment
Shannon Todd, PA-C
Governors' AB

Sponsored by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 

A full breakfast is available to those who attend the session. 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Past President's Breakfast
NIIJII Restaurant (Lobby Level)

By invitation only
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM Celiac Disease: Screening, Treatment and Beyond
Megan Morsi, MS, PA-C
Governors' CD
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM AI in Healthcare: Are We Building Skynet or a Lifeline?
Ryan Desgrange, DMSc, MS, PA-C and Brian Gallagher, MSPA, MBA, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Overview of Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis
James VanDaele, MS, PA-C
Governors' CD
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Beyond Bias: Cultural Competency
Laura Kass, MPAS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM Nose/Sinus Disorders: Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps and Epistaxis
Blake Geschke, PA-C
Peninsula Room
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM High-Stakes Urology: Rapid Recognition and Management of Men's Health Emergencies
Adam Storts, MS, PA-C and Jacob Clapper, PA-C
Governors' CD
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Bone Tumors
Amber Murphy, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Wrestle in the Vessel: Overview of Vasculitis
Daric Mueller, PA-C
Peninsula Room
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Menopause: A Comprehensive Overview
Shana Strantz, MS, PA-C, MSCP
Governors' AB

Sponsored by Bayer
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Zepbound® (tirzepatide) Injection
Jennifer Paisley, MD, FAAP, DABOM, FOMA
Governors' CD

Sponsored by Eli Lilly
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Lunch Buffet
Governors' EF

Go through the buffet and head to a Product Theater.  
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Mastering Hormonal Harmony: Advanced Strategies in PCOS, AUB and PMS
Julia Burkhardt, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ABC's of ENT
Claire Nicholson, MS, PA-C
Peninsula Room
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM Opportunities for Improved Opioid Prescribing
Jim Lile, PharmD, FMPA, FASHP, BCGP
Tower Ballroom
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM The Diagnosis of Cerebral Aneurysm for Primary Care Providers
Kaylee Sayen, MSPAS, PA-C
Peninsula Room
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM Cutaneous Malignancies for the PCP
Ashleigh Wisser, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM Identification and Management of Victims of Human Trafficking
Danielle Bastien, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Peninsula Room
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM 50th Anniversary Gala - SOLD OUT
Governors' ABCD

Additional fee and separate registration required
October 12
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration Open
Tower Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Continential Breakfast
Tower Foyer
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Rapid Recognition and Management of Respiratory Diseases
Adam Storts, MS, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM Early Asthma Recognition, Intervention and Management in the Adult and Pediatric Populations
Kennedy Shuck, PA-C
Tower Ballroom
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM Beyond the Cure: A Guide to Long-Term Cancer Survivor Care for Primary Care PAs
Eman Issawi, PA-C, DMSc
Tower Ballroom


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Questions?
Contact Kassie Davis, MAPA Sponsorship

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Hands-On Workshops: Learn From the Experts

To participate in a workshop, you must first be registered for the fall conference.

Suture Workshop
Thursday, October 9, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Cost: $50 per person

Register for Workshop

This 3-hour workshop provides an educational opportunity and refresher for practicing PAs and PA students, focusing on the closure of superficial wounds using standard suturing techniques, as demonstrated by experienced clinicians.

Objectives:

  • Identify instruments needed to correctly perform primary closure of a superficial wound using accepted surgical techniques.
  • Understand the difference between different types of suture material and selection criteria.
  • Review proper preparation of a wound for primary closure, maintaining sterility during the procedure, and appropriate dressing and follow-up care.

Ultrasound Workshop #1 FAST & USGPIV
Friday, October 10, 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
Cost: $50 per person

Register for Workshop

This 2-hour course will provide participants with a unique opportunity to develop basic and advanced skills in POC ultrasound, specifically the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST Exam) and Ultrasound Guided peripheral IV access.

The course has been designed to meet the educational goals for both beginners and those with more advanced skills, using an evidence-based approach and standard ultrasound imaging protocols. You will also have an opportunity to work closely with expert faculty throughout the course.

Objectives:

  • Discuss the indications for performing a FAST exam.
  • Recognize the key anatomical structures and potential spaces when performing a fast exam.
  • Understand basic ultrasound physics and knobology to optimize images when scanning a patient.      

Ultrasound Workshop #2 Lung and Aorta
Friday, October 10, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Cost: $50 per person

Register for Workshop

This 2-hour course will focus on Lung Ultrasound and the great vessels: Aorta & IVC. The workshop has been designed to meet the educational goals for both beginners and those with more advanced skills, using an evidence-based approach and standard ultrasound imaging protocols. You will also have an opportunity to work closely with expert faculty throughout the course.

Objectives:

  • Discuss indications for imaging the thorax and abdominal aorta.
  • Recognize the key anatomical structures and potential spaces when performing a thoracic ultrasound and sonographic landmarks of the abdominal aorta.   
  • Understand basic ultrasound physics and knobology to optimize images when scanning a patient.

Questions?
Contact Julie Frinzi, MAPA Meetings Director


Traverse City in the Fall!

Resort Map

Indulge in a luxurious getaway at the stunning Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, MI. Our exclusive room block is now available, offering you a comfortable and convenient stay.

Room rates are quoted per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy, and are subject to state taxes as well as the convention and visitor's bureau assessment. A resort fee of $20.95 per room, per night will also apply. Please note, the room block will close on September 8th or once all rooms are booked.

Book online or call 231-534-6001 using the group code MAPA25. 

Book Hotel

Hotel Guestroom $229
Tower Guestroom $279
One Bedroom Condo $279
Two Bedroom Condo $329

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
PO Box 404
Acme, MI 49610-0404
231-534-6000

Don't wait, reserve your room today! 

Celebrate MAPA’s 50th ... with Great Company!


MAPA Gala
Saturday, October 11, 6:00 PM
Cost: $50 per person

Tickets are no longer available. 


Mix and mingle with colleagues, share stories, and celebrate MAPA’s legacy. After the awards ceremony, hit the dance floor to groove to the music and keep the celebration going! This night will be a perfect blend of recognition, fun, and excitement. Don’t miss out on this historic moment as we look ahead to the next 50 years of impact and excellence!

6:00 PM -- Sip & Savory Bites

7:00 PM -- Awards Celebration, Dine & Toast

     Entree Options:

  • Beef: Root beer and vanilla braised short rib
  • Chicken: Chicken breast in white wine butter
  • Vegan/Gluten Free: Acorn Squash stuffed with quinoa, leeks, peppered garlic, drizzled with spinach pesto

8:15 PM -- Dance & Celebrate: DJ Sweet & Low will get the party started!

Attire: Semi-Formal, Black Tie Optional

Grab your ticket, choose your entree, and get ready for an unforgettable celebration! Guests not attending the conference are welcome to join the fun. With open seating, sit wherever you'd like and enjoy the evening with great company. It’s going to be a blast!

Questions?
Contact Julie Frinzi, MAPA Meetings Director





Welcome Students!

We hope you will join us for this year’s annual conference, where we’ll also be celebrating MAPA's 50th anniversary! The event will be filled with valuable learning opportunities, engaging sessions, and the chance to connect with the greater Michigan PA community. Let’s make the most of this enriching (and fun!) experience together as we honor five decades of dedication and growth.

Cheers to 50 Years Welcome Reception
Students are invited to attend the kick-off welcome reception on Thursday, October 9, from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Aerie Restaurant located on the 16th floor. 

Student Track
Attend the Student Track sessions beginning at 10:10 AM on Friday, October 10, in the Peninsula Room. You’ll also have the opportunity to join lectures held throughout the conference in Governors’ AB, Governors' CD, and the Tower Ballroom. 

Workshops
Students can attend hands-on workshops for an additional $50 fee, which requires separate registration. Are you interested in being a model for the ultrasound workshops? We’re looking for students to volunteer as models for sessions scheduled on Friday, October 10, at 10:15 AM-12:15 PM and 1:30-3:30 PM. As a thank you, we'll waive your $50 registration fee. If interested, please contact Julie Frinzi. 

2025 Charity
This year's charity is Camp Kesem, a free, overnight summer camp experience designed for children ages 6 to 18 who are impacted by a parent's cancer. PA schools will team up to collect donations for Camp Kesem in a fun and friendly competition. Get ready to show off your creativity with eye-catching tables that will be judged—helping the camp get ready for summer fun in 2026. May the best one win! 

Stay tuned— a wish list will be posted soon to guide your generous contributions! 

Tables may be set up on Friday, October 10, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Tower Foyer. Judging to follow. 

University Receptions
Mix and mingle with your cohort and faculty. Receptions will be held on Friday, October 10, from 5:15-6:45 PM. 

CMU: Governors' Prefunction, CUAA: Mackinac B, EMU: Governors' Prefunction, GVSU: Level 17, LTU: Mackinac C, MSU: Level 17, UDM: Mackinac A, UMF: Peninsula BC, WSU: Peninsula A, WMU: Mezzanine

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Quiz Bowl
Grab your seats early and be ready to cheer on your school by 7:00 PM on Friday, October 10. We'll see you in Governors' AB/CD for this uber-competitive and highly-anticipated event. 

50th Anniversary Gala
Join us on Saturday, October 11, at 6:00 PM for a fun and festive evening celebrating a historic milestone for MAPA - 50 years of impact and excellence. Tickets are $50 per person and reservations are required. 

Questions?
Contact Julie Frinzi, MAPA Meetings Director.

Check out Camp Kesem's Wish List!

Camp Kesem Wish LIst

MAPA’s 2025 CME Fall Conference charity is Camp Kesem - Michigan. Camp Kesem is a free, overnight summer camp for children ages 6-18 who are coping with a parent's cancer. This unique camp experience provides fun-filled activities and supportive community, helping kids navigate anxiety, isolation, and uncertainty - reminding them they are never alone. 

Watch A Parent's Story: The Camp Kesem Experience. 

PA students will collect camp supplies to be used in the 2026 summer sessions. We'll post the wish list as soon as it becomes available - stay tuned. 

This charity drive is a friendly competition between Michigan PA Universities. Students, please make sure you donate through your school. Alumni, you may donate independently or through your former school. Monetary donations are also graciously accepted. 

All items will be displayed on Friday, October 10, at the Grand Traverse Hotel by 5:30 PM. University charity drive winners will be announced at the MAPA 2025 CME Fall Conference.

*Please make sure any large item donations have a receipt in the event we get more than the requested amount. 


Welcome Speakers!

We’re truly honored to have you join us as a speaker this year. This page is your central hub for key updates, session details, and event logistics. We’re excited to support you every step of the way—please check back regularly for the latest information to help you prepare and get the most out of your conference experience.

Schedule

TO DO LIST

#1 Confirm your speaking engagement by May 31, 2025
We need a few things from you—your bio, headshot, honorarium preference, and some other key details. Please fill out the form below so we can start promoting your session! 

Confirmation Form


#2 Register for the Conference 
If you plan to claim CME credits, you must register for the conference. 

Register


#3 Reserve Hotel Accommodations
MAPA will cover one night in a standard room at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. All speakers must complete the form to reserve your room OR indicate that you do not need accommodations. If you're arriving early or staying later, include the full dates of your stay—MAPA will handle the booking. 

Reservation Form


#4 Upload Slides by September 22, 2025
Please upload your presentation slides in PowerPoint format, with a file size under 350 MB. If you have any issues, contact Julie Frinzi at jfrinzi@michiganpa.org. 

Slide Upload


PRESENTATION DETAILS
  • Presentations must be at least 50 minutes (including Q&A) to qualify for one AAPA Category 1 CME credit.
  • Presentations should include a slide for disclosures and another slide for lecture objectives as submitted in the call for proposals.
  • Presentations in Governors' AB, Governors' CD, the Tower Ballroom, and the Peninsula Room (on Saturday, October 11) will be live-streamed and recorded. All recordings will be available to attendees, and MAPA will offer them for sale after the conference.
  • An AV tech will be stationed at the back of each room to assist with your slides and handle any technical issues.
  • Each session will be supported by a MAPA volunteer moderator who will introduce you, keep your presentation on schedule, and assist with any AV issues. They’ll also help manage the Q&A by moving a microphone around the room. At the end of your session, they’ll direct attendees to the online evaluation and thank both you and the audience for participating.
  • If you’d like a summary of attendee evaluations for your session, please email Julie Frinzi at jfrinzi@michiganpa.org after the conference. 

DAY OF PRESENTATION

Please check in at the registration desk on the lower level at least 15 minutes before your scheduled presentation. If you have updated slides, bring them on a USB drive. An AV tech in the room will take care of the setup from there. 

QUESTIONS?

Contact Julie Frinzi, MAPA Meetings Director, at JFrinzi@MichiganPA.org. 
Traverse City Weather

Sessions will be live-streamed and recorded on:

Thursday-Sunday
Governors' AB
Governors' CD
Tower Ballroom

Saturday
Peninsula Room

Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors!

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