• May 21 – 25, 2022
  • Indianapolis, IN

Student Special Events

PA Meet-Ups 20May

PA Meet-Ups

Before you get started on your CME, take some time to discover Indy! This year, we’ve crafted seven unique PA Meet-Ups that will inspire you to explore Indianapolis in the company of your colleagues – and soon-to-be friends.

Networking Nooks 20May 21May 22May 23May 24May 25May

Networking Nooks

Your place to connect – literally! Head to a Nook of your choice & network in different ways with your peers.

Student Symposium: Genetics and Precision Medicine in PA Practice 21May

Student Symposium: Genetics and Precision Medicine in PA Practice

PA students: Join the PA Foundation for a symposium on the role of genetics in healthcare delivery and practice, featuring an overview of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program.

AAPA 2022 Opening Reception 21May

AAPA 2022 Opening Reception

Start your Saturday night at our AAPA 2022 Opening Reception! After General Session, join us for this exciting event. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres (and a drink!) on us while you explore the exhibits.

Taking Names & Making Connections 21May

Taking Names & Making Connections

Network, mix, and mingle with PA students from all over the country! Don’t miss this exclusive PA student-only party within a party at the Opening Reception. Come for the warm welcome, lifetime connections, and memories – and don’t forget your conference swag and prizes!

PA JobSource Career Fair 22May

PA JobSource Career Fair

Get one step closer to that first PA job, or make your next career move! Meet with representatives from top employers from across the country looking to hire qualified PAs in all settings and specialties.

Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting 22May

Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting

The Assembly of Representatives (AOR) is comprised of Student Academy Representatives (SARs) and SAR alternates from each recognized PA program’s Student Society.

PA Foundation Party for a Purpose 22May

PA Foundation Party for a Purpose

It’s a PA party in Indy! Come enjoy live entertainment and food and drinks with your friends and colleagues.

Student Presentations 22May 23May

Student Presentations

Come together with your fellow PA students from across the country to network and learn in these student-specific sessions.

Symposium on Clinician and Clinical Student Well-Being within a Team-Based Environment 23May

Symposium on Clinician and Clinical Student Well-Being within a Team-Based Environment

Join more than 150 thought leaders across clinical professions to learn about and discuss best practices to improve the well-being of PAs throughout their career continuum as well as develop research strategies to further advance the understanding of PA burnout.

AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl 23May

AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl

Cheer on your PA program at this high-energy medical game show, held on Monday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Indiana Convention Center.

PA School Spirit Day 23May

PA School Spirit Day

Want to show off your PA school spirit? Wear clothing and swag from your PA school. Whether you are alumni or a current student, show your fellow attendees your PA school pride!

PA Foundation Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk 24May

PA Foundation Pacers for Health 5K Fun Run/Walk

Walk, run, or sprint to the finish line in Indianapolis at the Pacers for Health 5K! Jump-start your day, get your endorphins flowing, and keep up with your fitness goals, all while supporting the PA Foundation.