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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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Early Bird rates have been EXTENDED through July 31, 2025!


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    Reserve your place at MAPA's highly anticipated 2025 Fall CME conference – an event celebrating FIVE decades of excellence and advocacy for Michigan PAs! 

    CME Sessions Through Sunday Morning
    This is an excellent chance to earn a majority of your CME credits, learn directly from industry experts, gain valuable hands-on clinical experience, and connect with other PAs. Whether you prefer the in-person experience of our live sessions or the flexibility of attending virtually from anywhere, we have you covered. Plus, most presentations will be recorded and available to watch at your convenience after the conference. Tune in to these on-demand sessions at your own pace and earn even more credits!

    50th Anniversary Gala - We'll Party Like it's 1975!

    Celebrate with us! We’re rolling out the red carpet to mark 50 amazing years. Join the fun as we look back on all the great moments and get excited about what’s to come. It’s going to be a night to remember! 

    Cancellation Policy

    • Refund of Conference Registration fees may be requested in writing/email to MAPA by September 12, 2025, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after September 12, 2025.
    • Refund of Gala Tickets may be requested in writing/email to MAPA by September 12, 2025. No refunds will be issued after September 12, 2025.

    Questions?
    Contact Julie Frinzi, MAPA Meetings Director.
    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 Ends 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 Opens 8/1/25 at 12:00 AM 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 Opens 10/4/25 at 12:00 AM 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 Ends 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 Ends 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 Opens 10/4/25 at 12:00 AM 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 Ends 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 Opens 8/1/25 at 12:00 AM 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 Opens 10/4/25 at 12:00 AM 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 Ends 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!
    		$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 Product Theater Breakfast
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governor's AB

    A full breakfast buffet 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 - 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' AB
    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 Product Theater Lunch
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' AB
    12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Product Theater Lunch
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' CD
    12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Lunch Buffet
    Governors' EF
    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 Product Theater Breakfast
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' AB

    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
    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
    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 Conditioins
    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 Product Theater Lunch - Sponsored by Exact Sciences
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' AB
    12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Product Theater Lunch
    Title- coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' CD
    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 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
    Mackinac Room

    Additional fee and separate registration required
    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 The PA Paradox: Care, Compassion, and Well-Being
    Bindiya Nandwana, MPH, MS, 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
    Various locations
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Quiz Bowl
    Governors' ABCD
    October 11
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
    Governors' Foyer
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Product Theater Breakfast
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' AB

    A full breakfast buffet 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 - 12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
    Governors' EF

    Visit our exhibitors who proudly support MAPA. 
    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, 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 Product Theater Lunch
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' AB
    12:20 PM - 1:20 PM Product Theater Lunch
    Title - coming
    Presenter - coming
    Governors' CD
    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
    Tower Ballroom
    2:35 PM - 3:35 PM The Diagnosis of AVM and 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
    Governors' ABCD

    Additional fee and separate registration required
    October 12
    7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Registration Open
    Tower Ballrooom Foyer
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet
    Tower Ballroom
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Expanding Your Understanding of Shoulder Instability
    Jay Kaszyca, MPAS, 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 Prmary Care PAs
    Eman Issawi, PA-C, DMSc
    Tower Ballroom


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    Gold, Silver and Bronze Level Sponsors and MORE.

    View the 2025 Sponsor Prospectus

    Sponsor or exhibit at the MAPA 2025 Fall CME Conference to showcase your commitment to innovation, collaboration and excellence. Connect with industry leaders, engage with a diverse audience, and make a lasting impact.

    Fantastic opportunities available:

    Purchase a Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth

    Let's work together.

    Questions?
    Contact Isaiah Perez, MAPA Academy Director

    2025 MAPA Fall Conference Exhibit Floorplan

    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

    Buy Tickets

    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 -- 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. Locations - TBD.

    Commercials
    Theme - The 1970s

    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.

    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 by July 31, 2025 (before early bird rates end)
    If you plan to claim CME credits, don’t forget to register for the conference. Be sure to do so by July 31 to get the early bird rate! 

    Register


    #3 Reserve Hotel Accommodations by July 31, 2025
    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 15, 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. 
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