The CAPA Annual Conference is the only national medical
conference designed by PAs, for PAs… and for PA students!

HIGHLIGHTS

• Save over 60% off member rates.
• Choose from more than 40 evidence-based workshops and sessions.
• Prepare for four days of fun networking events and important educational opportunities.

GET SOCIAL – DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS!

Thursday, October 24

Mark your calendar and plan to attend our new Mix n’ Mingle Welcome Reception on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to catch up with old friends and kick-start your early-career networking. Presented by MD Financial Management and Scotiabank, this is a not-to-be missed networking opportunity!

Friday, October 25

After a full day of learning and networking, you’ll be ready for something a bit more relaxing. Join your friends at the Student Pub Crawl and you’ll be dropping by some of the liveliest bars and eateries in Niagara Falls.

Saturday, October 26

You’ve chosen a dynamic and rewarding career path, so help us celebrate PA achievements by attending the annual Awards Gala and President’s Dinner. Awards for Physician Assistant of the Year, PA Educator of the Year, and the Honour Roll will be presented.

Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. See the registration section below for ticket information.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Check out events and sessions designed for you:

Thursday, October 24

 The PA Certification Exam in Ontario will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with sign-in at 8:00 a.m. at the conference hotel (Marriott on the Falls).

 Hands-on workshops take place throughout the day and students who are not writing the exam are welcome to attend.

Friday, October 25

 Notable sessions of interest to students

• Resiliency skills for health care providers 1100 – 1230
• The past, present and future of orthopaedic surgery PAs in Canada 1700 – 1900

Member meetings

All CAPA members, including students, are encouraged to attend the Annual Members Meeting (AMM) at 4:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to hear from Board Members and the Executive Director about financials, the activities of the past year, and other important updates. The agenda and other meeting material will be posted to the CAPA website in advance of the meeting. There is no pre-registration required to attend the meeting.

Immediately following the AMM at 5:35 p.m., head to your Provincial Member Forum to hear directly from your Provincial Director and network with your regional colleagues.

Saturday, October 26

Notable sessions of interest to students

• Making Friends and Influencing People: Practical Tips on Starting Your PA Career 1130 – 1220
• Demystifying billing codes 1330 – 1420
• Student Workshop: How to Succeed on Clinical Rotations and Early in Your Career 1430 – 1520
• Professional liability insurance overview 1630 – 1730

Sunday, October 27

Notable sessions of interest to students

• Finding your Funding Panel Discussion 0800 – 0850

Register now to get the Early Bird rate AND for a chance to win a Google Home!

REGISTER NOW!  

• Register before September 1, 2019 for the early bird rate and your chance to win an amazing prize.
• CAPA Members must be logged in when registering to receive CAPA Member rates.
• The student rate also applies to 2019 PA Program graduates.
• 4-day Student Member is not available for 2nd year students writing the PA Certification Exam.
• Awards Gala and President’s Dinner tickets are included in the 4-day and 3-day registration.
• Not a CAPA member yet? Register as a student member for $75 (covers your membership for two years if you register when in your first year of study) and receive discounted conference rates.

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