AAPA 46th Annual Conference
September 13, 2020 – September 17, 2020
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AAPA 46th Annual Conference
September 13, 2020 – September 17, 2020
#AAPAHotTopics
This year’s host hotel is the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. This luxury retreat is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach â it’s an oceanfront oasis!
Please note: Hotel reservations under the AAPA room block will receive a waived resort fee.
This year’s host hotel is the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. This luxury retreat is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach â it’s an oceanfront oasis!
Please note: Hotel reservations under the AAPA room block will receive a waived resort fee.
*Speaker details coming soon. Subject to change.
*Schedule details coming soon. Subject to change.
Registration
More information coming soon.
Discounted early registration available through July 29, with payment required by July 29 to qualify for early registration pricing.
Full Conference
$949
*Stay offsite
$749
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$849
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$249
$85
$100
Associate
Full Conference
$999
*Stay offsite
$799
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$899
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$269
$85
$100
Student
Full Conference
$549
*Stay offsite
$349
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$449
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$149
$85
$100
Full Conference
$1089
*Stay offsite
$889
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$989
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$289
$85
$100
Resident
Full Conference
$549
*Stay offsite
$349
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$39
per individual lecture
$149
$85
$100
Discounted early registration expired July 31, with payment required by July 31 to qualify for early registration pricing.
Fellow
Full Conference
$1149
*Stay offsite
$949
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$1049
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$249
$85
$100
Associate
Full Conference
$1199
*Stay offsite
$999
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$1099
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$269
$85
$100
Student
Full Conference
$749
*Stay offsite
$549
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$649
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$149
$85
$100
Full Conference
$1289
*Stay offsite
$1089
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$1189
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel
$289
$85
$100
Resident
Full Conference
$549
*Stay offsite
$349
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius
$39
per individual lecture
$149
$85
$100
Can’t join us in-person in Fort Lauderdale? Register for the live-stream of the lectures!
$31 per lecture
1-3 Lectures
$27.90 per lecture (Save 10%!)
4-17 Lectures
$474.30 (Save 15%!)
Full Conference
18 Lectures (one lecture cannot be live-streamed)
$44 per lecture
1-3 Lectures
$39.60 per lecture (Save 10%!)
4-17 Lectures
$673.20 (Save 15%!)
Full Conference
18 Lectures (one lecture cannot be live-streamed)
Interested in viewing the Fort Lauderdale lectures, but can’t attend either in person or during live-streaming? Select the video on-demand option! (For non-attendees only)
$31 per lecture
$474.30 (Save 15%!)
Full Conference
18 Lectures (one lecture cannot be recorded)
$44 per lecture
$673.20 (Save 15%!)
Full Conference
18 Lectures (one lecture cannot be recorded)
Networking & Fun Activities
Remember to book during registration!
Topgolf
New this year is an outing to Topgolf! No golf experience is required, with interactive games available for all skill levels. Join us for a fun evening for golfers and non-golfers alike!
Location: Topgolf Miami Gardens
Date: Monday, September 14
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm (Depart at 4:45pm)
Rate: $60
Registration includes: Round trip transportation, 3 hours of Topgolf tournament play, and dinner.
Sponsored By:
Happy Hour 5k Fun Run/Walk
Join us after lectures on Wednesday for a run/walk along the beach walk! Afterwards, we’ll meet up at a local establishment for refreshments. Even if you don’t participate in the run, we hope you will join us for happy hour!
Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 5:00pm
Rate: $30
Registration includes: 5k registration, drink ticket, and a fun run gift item.
Sponsored By:
Yoga with Elizabeth Feygina
This open level Vinyasa (flow) yoga series is geared for PAs, with lots of anatomy terms and how to alleviate any pathological state that a PA may experience from work (i.e. Neck/shoulder tension, lower back pain, wrist pain, arthritis, stenosis, stress…etc.).
This is an open level class meant to teach skills that can be done at home. There will be gentle yoga modifications for anyone with injuries or those who have never tried yoga before.
Class day/time:
6am Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
7am Thursday morning
4pm Tuesday and Thursday
Classes range from 45 min-1 hour
Location: Host Hotel
Bring your own mat or use the hotels
Cost: $10 per class, register and pay onsite with cash or check
Sign-up on site
About Fort Lauderdale
Weather to expect
Although it’s the hottest time of the year, summer in Fort Lauderdale is also one of the wettest seasons thanks to the arrival of tropical storms and hurricanes. In September, ocean temperatures are around 85 degrees Fahrenheit and you can expect rain on up to 19 days of the month.
Temperature
Expect the high temperature to be in the mid to upper 80s °F with lows in the mid 70s °F.
Travel, Parking, and Transportation
Transportation to/from Airport
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is located 6.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 32 miles from Miami International Airport.
The hotel does not offer shuttle service from either airport.
Parking
The AAPA has made arrangements with the hotel for a discounted valet parking rate of $25/daily.
Explore Fort Lauderdale
Hotel Reservation Details
Please note: Hotel reservations under the AAPA room block will receive a waived resort fee.
If you register for the conference under the “shared or individual room” rates but are unable to secure hotel reservations at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, you will be invoiced for the conference registration difference. We ask that if you have any trouble making hotel reservations, please contact the AAPA office before making reservations elsewhere.
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Registration Fine Print
Registration Fine Print
A detailed confirmation will automatically be emailed to you once your registration has been submitted. You may choose to pay by credit card when registering or pay by check from the invoice that is generated. Full payment is required by July 29. The Cancellation Policy will be enforced once your registration is submitted (with or without payment). If you have any questions, contact the Central Office at [email protected].
Important Note: If you register for the conference under the “shared or individual room” rates but are unable to secure hotel reservations at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, you will be invoiced for the conference registration difference. We ask that if you have any trouble making hotel reservations, please contact the AAPA office before making reservations
Registration Options
- Full Conference: Fee includes access to breakfast, coffee breaks, all lectures, discussion groups, poster sessions, exhibitor session, and credits awarded based on attendance requirements. Lunch and dinner for the week are not included. Registrants have the ability to earn up to 23 PACE credits by attending 17 lectures and three poster sessions! Register by July 29 for the best available rate!
- Full conference (individual room) = individual room booked at the hotel. Not sharing with another registered conference attendee.
- Full conference (shared room) = room booked at the hotel shared by one or more registered conference attendees.
- Daily Attendance: Fee includes access to lectures offered on the day(s) registered, breakfast and coffee break, social events (if applicable), and PACE credits based on attendance requirements for the day(s) registered. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Registration Fees
More information coming soon.
Registration Changes
An additional $50 fee will apply to ALL adjustments made to your conference registration after it has been received. This applies to daily registration changes and optional activity cancellations/transfers, unless otherwise noted in the activity description. As space permits, you may add events to your registration at no additional charge.
Cancellation Policy
Written notice to cancel must be received via fax, mail, or email by August 13, 2020, to receive an 80% refund. Cancellations due to active military duty will be fully refunded. No refunds will be given after August 13. For cancellations due to illness after August 13, 2020, a refund of 80% will be given with the submission of a physician’s note. If the AAPA cannot hold the conference due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation or other emergencies making it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible to provide the facilities or to hold the meeting, each prepaid registrant will receive a copy of conference handouts and any other materials that would have been distributed. Fixed conference expenses will be paid from the pre-registration funds. Remaining funds will be refunded to pre-registrants. AAPA is not responsible for any other costs incurred by pre-registrants in connection with the conference.
Have more questions? Contact us!
Tips for Employer Approval to Attend
Tips for Employer Approval to Attend
The AAPA understands that budgets can be tight, staffing can be short and time can be limited. Since the AAPA is the first choice for pathologists’ assistant-specific education, the AAPA wants all members to attend.
- Be armed with knowledge! Demonstrate the valuable information presented at the conference and how it will help you stay current in the field of pathology. Provide your employer with a schedule of the lectures (and workshops if applicable) that you plan to attend, and offer to present what you’ve learned to your coworkers upon your return.
- Come back with information! Plan to visit the exhibit hall booths/sponsors (and the product demonstrations if applicable) to get information on products or services that your lab needs.
- Provide information! Submit an estimate of travel expenses, including how you plan to keep these costs down (discounted shuttle vs cab, breakfast included in registration rate, etc.).
- Be helpful! Offer suggestions for providing coverage while you are at the conference.
- Use the AAPA! Apply for a travel grant. The AAPA has travel grants available to help cover the cost. Stay up-to-date with the latest opportunities and submission deadlines by keeping your contact information current and/or following us on social media.
- Shop for deals! Get the best discounted rates available for our events by registering early and booking your room early at the host hotel property.
Attendee Badge Discount Program
Attendee Badge Discount Program
The AAPA works with local vendors to offer discounts on attractions and events so you can enjoy New Orleans to the fullest.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, attendees would show their conference badge in order to receive the discount.
- Rojas Charters: $25 off a fishing charter
- Seven Three Distilling Co: 50% off tours. Book online using code TOUR73 or show badge to receive discount.
- Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses: 20% off one adult tour ticket
- Louisiana Motor Coach: $25 off SkyVue City Tour. Book directly
- New Orleans Architecture Tours: $5 off tour. Use promo code AAPA18
- New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training: 10% discount on an aerial tour or discovery flight. Use promo code AAPABADGE at checkout or mention it when you book by phone at 504-241-9131.
- Mignon Faget (Jewelry Company): 10% discount
- Dirty Coast (Men’s apparel): 10% discount – Royal Street location only
- Tsunami Restaurants: 15% discount
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: App of the day with purchase of 2 entrees
- Wow Café and PJ’s Coffee: 15% discount – 300 Canal Street-inside DoubleTree Hotel
- Fulton Alley (Bowling, bocce, games): 15% discount on food and beverage
- Urban South Brewery: 20% discount
- Q&C Bar and Restaurant: 10% food discount or happy hour specials all night
UPDATE: The AAPA 46th Annual Conference has been cancelled. [June 4, 2020; 12:00 PM]
We would again like to thank the Fellow and Associate members who participated in our recent Annual Conference survey. Due to the ongoing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAPA has made the difficult decision to cancel the 46th Annual Conference. We have been following the various ways this pandemic has impacted our members, including limitations on employer sponsored travel and funding for educational conferences. These realities, in addition to the wariness of travel and the concern for health, safety, and well-being have led us to this decision.
As the AAPA is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities to earn CE, we are finalizing alternative ways for you to earn your continuing education credits this fall. We will be announcing these new offerings in the next two weeks.
We know many will be disappointed to be unable to attend an in-person event this year. We are too, but we look forward to seeing you at one of our three events in 2021!
Thank you again for being part of the AAPA community. We hope, in times such as this, you and your loved ones are safe and well.
John Eckman, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM
Chair, Board of Trustees
Janelle Fabian, MS, PA(ASCP)CM
2020 Fall Conference Chair
Questions? Contact Us
Legal Information
Continuing Education Credits
The AAPA is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS PACETM Program. To be eligible to receive continuing education credit, you must have passed the ASCP BOC exam prior to this conference AND you must have your name badge scanned upon entering EACH lecture. You must be scanned within the first 10 minutes of the start of the lecture or workshop to receive credit. Scanning is also required at each poster session along with your completed quiz submission.
Remember, a perk of being an AAPA member is automated ASCP credit transfer. Members who have provided their ASCP Customer ID will have their AAPA PACE credits earned at this meeting and all additional credits earned throughout the year, seamlessly transferred to their ASCP transcript each week.
Views & Opinions
The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the AAPA. The AAPA disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this meeting.







