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Call For Speakers 

2024 CAPA Annual Conference: October 17 – 19, Ottawa Marriott

Submission Deadline: April 3, 2024 

The CAPA Annual Conference is the only national conference designed for Canadian Physician Assistants by Physician Assistants. The conference attracts Canadian and international PAs who are looking for high caliber continuing professional development opportunities, the chance to learn from national and international experts, and opportunities to network and share expertise. 

Obtain CPD credit for preparing and delivering a presentation at CAPA 2024! 

CAPA 2024 THEME AND OBJECTIVES 

Theme: With the success our profession saw last year, a coast-to-coast theme has been identified.   

Objectives: 

  • Provide a forum for effective continuing professional development, education, and training that will improve the skills and expertise of practicing PAs. 
  • Facilitate networking and enhance the leadership skills of PAs. 
  • Foster a better understanding of the current challenges within Canadian health systems and opportunities for PAs to contribute solutions. 

 PRESENTATION FORMATS 

 CAPA will provide an LCD projector, screen, podium, microphone, and laptop for the use of all speakers. Abstracts will be accepted for presentation in the following formats: 

 Clinical workshops 

To be held throughout the conference, clinical workshops are interactive sessions that will help participants enhance specific clinical skills. Workshops can be two to three hours in length. Abstracts should not exceed 250 words. 

 Lightning Round Sessions 

These are brief 15–20-minute presentations that may include:  

  • A case example with treatment approach and review of current management guidelines.  
  • Updates on current protocols or guidelines.  
  • Current research.  
  • Team building, etc.   

 PowerPoint presentations should be clear and concise. Topic can be conversational to stimulate thought and discussion.   

 Oral and Panel Presentations 

 Oral presentations are 50-minutes-long, which includes 10 minutes for questions and answers. Abstracts should not exceed 250 words and preference will be given to the following topics:  

  • Emergency Medicine 
  • Psychiatry 
  • Family Practice 
  • Pain Management
  • Internal Medicine
  • Dermatology 
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology 
  • Orthopedic 
  • Pediatrics 
  • Ophthalmology 
  • General Surgery 
  • Ear, Nose and Throat 
  • Geriatrics 
  • Indigenous Health 
  • Provider Wellness  

Panel presentations are 90-minutes-long. The goal is to provide different perspectives on a topic relevant to CAPA 2024 delegates. Panels can include a maximum of three experts plus a moderator. Abstracts must indicate if identified panelists are proposed or confirmed, and preference will be given to panel abstracts with confirmed panelists.   

WHO SHOULD SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT? 

 Presentations from interested parties are welcome. These include: 

  • Canadian and international PAs.
  • Clinicians including physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals. 
  • Health care administrators from health authorities, hospitals, long-term care centers, family health teams, and primary care centers. 
  • Health care associations and patient groups. 
  • Students studying in undergraduate or graduate PA programs.

 ABSTRACT GUIDELINES 

Preferences will be given to abstracts that are: 

  • Relevant to the practice of Canadian PAs. 
  • Innovative and add to an existing body of knowledge. 
  • High quality and easy to understand — where appropriate, include details about methodology, results, health outcomes, efficiency gains, cost savings etc. 

 All submitters must prepare their abstract using the template provided and include a completed disclosure form when they submit their abstract(s). The maximum length of an abstract is 250 words. 

Participants may submit more than one abstract. Some invited sessions and presentations may also be incorporated into the program. Please note that speakers are responsible for all conference-related expenses (registration, accommodation, travel etc.). 

Download Abstract Template 

Download Disclosure Form

HOW TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS 

 All submissions should be sent via email: admin@capa-acam.ca. 

Abstracts must be received by Monday April 3, 2024. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 877 744 2272 │admin@capa-acam.ca │capa-acam.ca