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Full Schedule

  • Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM  
    AAPA Board of Directors Meeting
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM  
    Advocacy/PAC Desk
  • 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM  
    HOD Credentialing
  • Friday, May 15, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Advocacy/PAC Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    HOD Credentialing
  • 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM  
    Registration Open
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    CME Workshops
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    House of Delegates Meeting
  • 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM  
    Satellite Registration Open
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM  
    PA Adventure: Ragin Cajun Airboat Tour
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Food Walking Tour 1
  • 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    AAPA CME Information Desk
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    AAPA Membership Desk
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    PA JobSource Desk
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    PAs Go Beyond Desk
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    Physician Associate Foundation Desk
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    Research Desk: ePosters and Practice Survey
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Help Someone in Need – Put Together a Kynd Kit 1
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Cocktail & Foodie Crawl 1
  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  
    DEI Reception
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM  
    Student Academy Board of Directors Meeting
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM  
    House of Delegates Reception
  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour 1
  • 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Exclusive Jazz Concert at Preservation Hall
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • 3:05 AM - 3:30 PM  
    Journey on a Cloud Meditation
  • 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM  
    Fitness Class
  • 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
    Satellite Registration Open
  • 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    AAPA CME Information Desk
  • 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    AAPA Membership Desk
  • 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    PA JobSource Desk
  • 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    PAs Go Beyond Desk
  • 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    Physician Associate Foundation Desk
  • 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    Research Desk: ePosters and Practice Survey
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    First Class Lounge Open
  • 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM  
    Registration Open
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
    Advocacy/PAC Desk
  • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
    Become a PA: Pre-PA Workshop
  • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
    House of Delegates Meeting
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Creative Corner
  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM  
    An Introduction to Mindfulness and Guided Meditation
  • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM  
    Student Networking Lounge
  • 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM  
    Waterfall Energy Cleansing Meditation
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM  
    PA Adventure: Ragin Cajun Airboat Tour 2
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: National World War II Museum – Into the Vault VIP Experience 1
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  
    Wellness Microlearning Bite: Frontload Your Health: Mind, Body & Spirit
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Help Someone in Need – Put Together a Kynd Kit 2
  • 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM  
    Crystal Cave of Rejuvenation Meditation
  • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 12:15 PM - 3:15 PM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  
    ePoster for kiosk display
  • 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM  
    Journey on a Cloud Meditation
  • 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM  
    Nourish Yourself by the River Meditation
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM  
    Main Stage Event
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    AAPA 2026 Opening Reception
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    Expo Open
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    Student Sync-up
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
    AAPA Distinguished Fellows Reception (Invitation Only)
  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour 2
  • Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • 2:30 AM - 2:50 PM  
    Journey on a Cloud Meditation
  • 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM  
    Fitness Class
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    First Class Lounge Open
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    AAPA CME Information Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    AAPA Membership Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    PA JobSource Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    PAs Go Beyond Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Physician Associate Foundation Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Registration Open
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Research Desk: ePosters and Practice Survey
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
    House of Delegates Meeting
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Creative Corner
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    AAPA Blood Drive
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    ePosters
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Expo Open
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Student Presentations
  • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Student Networking Lounge
  • 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM  
    Fireside Chat in the Expo: Wellness Inspired Living
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM  
    PA Adventure: Ragin Cajun Airboat Tour 3
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: National World War II Museum – Into the Vault VIP Experience 2
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Help Someone in Need – Put Together a Kynd Kit 3
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  
    PA Jobsource Career Fair
  • 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM  
    Waterfall Energy Cleansing Meditation
  • 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM  
    Advocacy/PAC Desk
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Historic Garden District Walking Tour 1
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Food Walking Tour 2
  • 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM  
    Wellness Microlearning Bite: Gratitude Grows Greatness
  • 1:30 PM - 5:45 PM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM  
    Crystal Cave of Rejuvenation Meditation
  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Authentic New Orleans Cooking Class at New Orleans School of Cooking
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Cocktail & Foodie Crawl 2
  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  
    Student Board Meet & Greet
  • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM  
    PA Adventure: Honoring the PA Profession's Military Roots at the National WWII Museum Co-hosted by the Veterans Caucus
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
    Program Educator Reception
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Physician Associate Foundation's Legends of Mardi Gras at Arnaud’s Historic Restaurant Hosted by: PAF's Women in Philanthropy Committee, PA Moms, and PAs for Women Empowerment
  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour 3
  • Monday, May 18, 2026
  • 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM  
    Fitness Class
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Advocacy/PAC Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    First Class Lounge Open
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    AAPA CME Information Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    AAPA Membership Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    PA JobSource Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    PAs Go Beyond Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Physician Associate Foundation Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Registration Open
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    Research Desk: ePosters and Practice Survey
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Creative Corner
  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM  
    Wellness Microlearning Bite: Reigniting Motivation—Mindset, Mindfulness, and Moving Beyond Lethargy
  • 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM  
    Main Stage Event
  • 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM  
    Waterfall Energy Cleansing Meditation
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  
    Fireside Chat in the Expo: The Clarity Code: How Honest Communication Begins Within
  • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
    AAPA Blood Drive
  • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
    ePosters
  • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
    Expo Open
  • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
    Student Networking Lounge
  • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM  
    Meet the Candidates Forum: Board of Directors General Election
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Help Someone in Need – Put Together a Kynd Kit 4
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  
    PA Jobsource Career Fair
  • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
    Student Presentations
  • 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM  
    Waterfall Energy Cleansing Meditation
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  
    Researcher Luncheon
  • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
    Voting Booths
  • 12:15 PM - 4:30 PM  
    CME Sessions & Workshops
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Historic Garden District Walking Tour 2
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
    PA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
  • 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM  
    Journey on a Cloud Meditation
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM  
    Wellness Microlearning Bite: The Youth Effect: Why Kindness and Self-Love Keep You Glowing
  • 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM  
    Crystal Cave of Rejuvenation Meditation
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
    National Medical Challenge Bowl
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
    PA Night Out
  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026
  • 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM  
    Fitness Class - PA Boot Camp
  • 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM  
    Advocacy/PAC Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM  
    Registration Open
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    AAPA Membership Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Complimentary Coat/Bag Check
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    First Class Lounge Open
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    PA JobSource Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    PAs Go Beyond Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Physician Associate Foundation Desk
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Research Desk: ePosters and Practice Survey
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
    AAPA CME Information Desk
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM  
    CME Sessions
  • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM  
    Voting Booths
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
    Creative Corner
  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM  
    An Introduction to Mindfulness and Guided Meditation
  • 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM  
    Waterfall Energy Cleansing Meditation
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM  
    PA Adventure: Ragin Cajun Airboat Tour 4
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  
    Wellness Microlearning Bite: The Empath’s Edge—Harnessing Sensitivity as Your Superpower
  • 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM  
    Crystal Cave of Rejuvenation
  • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM  
    Industry Sessions
  • 12:15 PM - 5:45 PM  
    CME Sessions
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: Historic Garden District Walking Tour 3
  • 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM  
    The Healing Tree – Self-Love Meditation
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Cocktail & Foodie Crawl 3
  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM  
    PA Adventure: French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour 4