2026 AAPA Spring Meeting in Atlanta

2024 Spring Meeting

Monday, March 18, 2024 – Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile | 511 N Columbus Drive | Chicago, IL 60611

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2024 Spring Meeting

Monday, March 18, 2024 – Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile | 511 N Columbus Drive | Chicago, IL 60611

#AAPAspring24

 

This year’s host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, located in the city center (River North) area. Stroll down Magnificent Mile for excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options, or walk over to Navy Pier.
Photo via Hilton.com

Hotel Reservation Details

 

This year’s host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, located in the city center (River North) area. Stroll down Magnificent Mile for excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options, or walk over to Navy Pier.

Hotel Reservation Details

 

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Registration Rates

Attend in person
Please note: This is an in-person meeting ONLY. There is NOT a virtual attendance option.
AAPA Members

Full Meeting
$834
*Stay offsite

$659
*discount applied for attendees staying at the host hotel: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile or that live within a 60 mile radius

AAPA Student Members (no CE)

Full Meeting
$199
*Applies to attendees staying at the host hotel: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, who live within a 60 mile radius, or who are staying offsite 

$35
Non-CE, no breakfast included; Wednesday only attendance

Non-Members

Full Meeting
$949
*Stay offsite

$774
*discount applied for attendees staying at the host hotel: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile or that live within a 60 mile radius

Non-Member Students / Pathology Residents

Contact us to inquire about Non-Member Student / Pathology Resident pricing.

Sponsors

Monday Daily Sponsor
Exakt Technologies, Inc.

 
 

Monday Daily Sponsor
Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates, M.D., P.A.

 
 

Monday Daily Sponsor
VistaPath Biosystems

 
 

 

Tuesday Daily Sponsor
Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.

 
 

Tuesday Daily Sponsor
FormaPath

 
 

Tuesday Daily Sponsor
Nicklas Medical Staffing

 
 

 

Wednesday Daily Sponsor
The Pathologist

 
 

Bag Sponsor
Omnia Inventa Medical

 
 

Coffee Break Sponsor
PMT Scientific

 
 

 

Tuesday Lunch Sponsor
Cision Vision Inc.

 
 

About Chicago

 

Weather to expect

Temperature

In March, temperatures can range from the upper 20s to mid to upper 40s in Chicago. Remember to pack your layers!

Conditions

There may be a possibility for rain – and maybe even some snow – during this time of the year. Don’t forget to bring a pair of boots!

Travel, Transportation, and Parking

Transportation to/from Airport

The Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is located about 17 miles from the Chicago-O’Hare International Airport and 13 miles from the Chicago Midway International Airport. There is not an airport shuttle available.

TRAIN: Take the ‘L’ Train! Both Midway (Orange Line) and O’Hare (Blue Line) airports are connected directly to downtown. Get more information about train lines, fares, and connecting bus routes on the Chicago Transit Authority website.

Other Transportation

Nearby Transportation Stations:
Navy Pier Terminal: 0.6 miles from hotel

Ogilvie Transportation Center: 1.4 miles from hotel

Union Station: 2.0 miles from hotel

Greyhound Bus Terminal: 2.3 miles from hotel

Hotel Parking

Effective March 1, 2024:
$55 for overnight guests of the hotel to include in-and-out privileges, until 5pm day of departure.

Valet parking: Not available

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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.

Here are tips to help get employer approval to attend an AAPA Event:

  • 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 updating your contact info 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.

Each year, the AAPA’s Continuing Education Events provide members with the perfect venue to obtain the PACE credits necessary to maintain ASCP BOC certification. The Spring Meeting, Summer Meeting, and Annual Conference are the best outlets for pathologists’ assistants to address the need for continuing education. We have put together a customizable sample letter for you to download outlining the value of AAPA Events to both you and your company. You can customize the letter to your unique situation, focusing on the issues and opportunities that are most important to you.