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Spring 2023 CME
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 to Friday, May 05, 2023
Category: Conferences

Join WAPA Wed., May 3rd - Fri., May 5th for Spring CME!

Thank you to our amazing CME Committee for creating a fantastic schedule that has 16.5 hours of continuing education! Join WAPA for Spring CME from Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5th at the Marriott in Downtown Tacoma.

We are working on some very exciting new changes for the Spring Conference, there will be fun activities, a new schedule format, and more opportunities to network while getting your annual CME.  We want to make this spring conference experience both memorable and fun!  You don’t want to miss out so plan ahead and come join us in Tacoma!

The exhibit space is SOLD OUT. If you are still interested in a sponsorship opportunity, contact us at [email protected].

Cost: Member - $450 | Non-Member - $550 | Retired & Student - $300

Tentative Schedule:

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 

6:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. - Registration | Breakfast | General Membership Meeting | Conference Welcome 

8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Dermatology Conditions
Jennifer Winter 

9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. - Review & Updates in Deep Brain Stimulation Technology
Melissa Payson 

10:05 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. - Exhibitor Break

10:35 a.m. to 12:05 a.m. - 12 Lead EKG Review
Troy Bender 

12:05 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch (Sponsor AVAILABLE)

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Common Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
Atul Gupta, MD 

2:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Updates in Genetic Testing in Gynecology Oncology; The Abnormal Pap: Updated Management Guidelines from the ASCCP
Amy Brockmeyer, MD & Allison Barrie, MD

3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Exhibitor Break 

4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Sick or Not Sick, Eileen Ravella

5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. - WAPA Networking Reception (Appetizers & Beverages)

Thursday, May 4, 2023 

7 a.m. to 8 a.m. - Breakfast 

8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - TAVR Update
Ming Zing, MD & David Longo, MD 

9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. - Pain Management in OUD
Laura Katers 

10:05 to 10:35 a.m. - Exhibitor Break

10:35 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. - Pediatric Orthopedic X-Rays: Pearls & Pitfalls
Chris Tremonti

12:05 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch Sponsored by Gilead Science 

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Duality of Advanced Care Planning
Laura DesEnfants 

2:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Urologic Emergencies
Eric King, PA-C

3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Exhibitor Break 

4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Healthcare Needs for Women Experiencing Homelessness
Lois Thetford 

Friday, May 5, 2023 

7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast 

8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Building Bridges to Bariatric Surgery
Shanley Deal

9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. - Providing Medical Care with Consideration for Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in the Primary Care System
Cooper Couch, MPAP, PA-C 

10:05 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. - Refreshment Break 

10:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. - Leadership in Healthcare as a PA
Ed Lopez 

WAPA has arranged for a block of rooms at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown at a discounted rate of $189. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (253) 294-9200 and reservations must be made before April 18.

Attendee Registration
Exhibitor Prospectus
Hotel Reservation