Overview

What Is We Are Family (Medicine)?

We Are Family (Medicine) is an AAPA conference designed to provide PAs and NPs with essential updates and skills necessary for family medicine practice. It’s an ideal course for all experience levels practicing in family medicine and general internal medicine.

Expert faculty will present on focus areas including Dermatology, Preventative Care, Women’s Health, and Cardiology. The content will primarily focus on adult medicine, while also touching on some critical pediatric and geriatric topics. Both acute and preventive care topics will be covered.

Join us for a long weekend of immersive learning and networking in Las Vegas!

WAFM features:

• A three-day conference full of family medicine topics led by expert faculty
• Interactive case-based session options complimentary with your registration
• Two days of open exhibits
• Networking opportunities with colleagues
• Access to session recordings for up to six months

Course Directors

Chasity Falls, DMSc, PA-C

Vic Holmes, MPAS, PA-C, EdD

Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C

Registration

Registration Rates

Please note that We Are Family (Medicine) conference registration is not included in the Fellow Plus or Fellow Premium membership.

What’s Included

Main Conference

• Continental breakfast and lunch each day
• Access to all session recordings for six months

Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil

Saturday, Jan. 31, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join your new friends for a show! NYC’s wildest night out comes to the Las Vegas stage. Mad Apple is a delicious Cirque du Soleil cocktail of high-flying acrobatics, music, dance, comedy, and magic celebrating the city that never sleeps.

Access the venue, New York New York, by an outdoor bridge from the MGM Grand. This purchase includes a ticket to Mad Apple.  The show lasts approximately 90 minutes without intermission.

6:30 p.m. Doors Open

7:00 p.m. Show

Cancellation Policy

Registration Cancellation Policy

• Please submit your cancellation request in writing to [email protected].
• We offer a full refund for cancellations prior to Dec. 5, 2025.
• Between Dec. 5, 2025 – Jan. 30, 2026, we can offer a 50% refund for cancellations.
• No refunds or credits will be granted after the conference begins on Jan. 31, 2026.
• If AAPA has to cancel the in-person We Are Family (Medicine) in Las Vegas, all registrants’ registration fees will be transferred to a fully virtual conference experience and participants will be refunded the difference in price, if applicable.
• All hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations for the Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil.

CME Accreditation

Accreditation Statements

The 2026 We Are Family (Medicine) Conference, offered January 31 – February 2, 2026, has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 34.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Are You an NP?

NPs can often claim AAPA Category 1 CME credit as continuing education with AANPCB and ANCC. Check with your certification/licensing authority to confirm that AAPA credit is acceptable – and then register today!

Agenda

Below is a list of the sessions taking place at the 2026 We Are Family (Medicine) Conference. Please note that all times listed are Pacific Time. All sessions will be recorded and available for attendees.

For full session descriptions, learning objectives, and faculty information, download the complete agenda.

This agenda may be updated or modified without notification.

Venue and Travel

Conference Venue
MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Making a Hotel Room Reservation

The attendee room block is now closed. Please contact Allie Levy for reservations.

Benefits of Staying at the Conference Hotel

You have easy access to the day’s sessions, meals, and countless networking opportunities with your peers. By staying within the block, you also help AAPA negotiate the best hotel rates for our attendees. There’s really no reason to stay anywhere else!

Hotel Perks

• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
• Access to fitness center
• Dog-friendly rooms
• Tons of dining options in the facility
• Pools, casinos, spas, salons, and entertainment all within the property

Hotel Policies

Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 11 a.m. Reservations must be canceled 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a no-show fee equal to one night’s room and tax. All reservations and cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.

Travel

Flying?  The MGM Grand is one mile from Las Vegas Airport (LAS). Hotel shuttle service to and from the airport is not provided; however, there are other transportation options available. Taxi, Uber, and Lyft are among the most popular and affordable options.

Driving? Valet daily parking is $40 and self-parking is $20 for hotel guests. Learn more.

Airline discount with Southwest Airlines

Airline discount with United Airlines

Things to Do in Las Vegas

Besides the entertainment and fun that can be had in the conference venue itself, there are plenty of other attractions and things to experience in Las Vegas!

Walk the Strip

Home to famous sights such as the Bellagio Fountains, The Eiffel Tower at Paris, the pyramid and sphinx at The Luxor, The Venetian’s Grand Canal and more.

Family Friendly

The Shark Reef Aquarium, Adventuredome, and Discovery Children’s Museum are just a few fun things to do with the whole family.

Outdoor Adventures

Extend your time in Vegas and take an excursion to famous sites! The Grand Canyon is only a day trip away from Las Vegas or check out the Hoover Dam, the Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon or Boulder City.

And more!

Las Vegas has an abundance of restaurants, bars, clubs and lounges to keep you occupied while here. Want to check out a celebrity chef restaurant? The options are aplenty.

Information for Attendees

On-Site Conference Registration

• Registration is open Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and remaining open each day. You only need to check in once at the on-site registration desk.
• We Are Family (Medicine) is BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Use your mobile device, computer, or tablet to answer questions in CME sessions that use audience response system technology.
• Bring a sweater or light jacket. Meeting rooms might get cold.
• Check out the hotel map to see where sessions, meals, and registration will be held during the conference.

Accessing Electronic Handouts

Please remember there is no paper syllabus for this course.  Electronic handouts provided by conference faculty are available in Learning Central. To access the handouts:

1. Log in to Learning Central using your AAPA username and password. If you don’t know your user credentials, or are unable to log in, please contact [email protected].
2. From your Dashboard, locate 2026 We Are Family (Medicine).
3. Navigate to the different sessions by selecting the navigation tabs at the top of the screen.
4. Click the session title to navigate to Session Overview and scroll down to Session Materials to access the handout for that session.

Accessing the Course Evaluations and CME Certificate

Your feedback helps us plan future conferences; therefore, your completion of course evaluations is a prerequisite for a CME certificate. The course evaluations/CME certificate will be available in AAPA’s Learning Central beginning Saturday, January 31, 2026. Please complete evaluations by Friday, February 27, 2026. Use the following steps to complete the course evaluations and receive your CME certificate:

1. Log in to Learning Central using your AAPA username and password. If you don’t know your user credentials, or are unable to log in, please contact [email protected].
2. From your Dashboard, locate 2026 We Are Family (Medicine).
3. Navigate to the different sessions by selecting the navigation tabs at the top of the screen.
4. Click the session title to navigate to Session Overview and scroll down to Session Evaluation.
5. At the end of each session, complete the evaluation for that session and claim your credit. Be sure to ONLY complete the session evaluations for the sessions that you attended.
6. Complete the Conference Evaluation at the end of the conference.
7. The CME certificate will not be viewable until the overall conference evaluation is completed.
8. View your certificate under Transcript.

Accessing Session Recordings

Session recordings for 2026 We Are Family (Medicine) will be available in AAPA’s Learning Central a few weeks after the conference concludes. You will receive an email once they are available with more details on how to access the recordings.

You will have access to the session recordings until July 31, 2026.

Conference Policies

• Attendee guests are not allowed to attend any meal functions without prior authorization from AAPA.
• No children under the age of 18 are allowed inside the session rooms.
• No photos or videos may be taken inside the session rooms.

Testimonials

What Previous Attendees Say About We Are Family (Medicine)

“Would most definitely recommend this conference. All of the speakers were top notch. Latest updates on specific disease entities was extremely helpful.”

“It was a very diverse group of topics, which was helpful for me as someone who doesn’t do much in primary care. I appreciated a wide array of topics to help me with both general practice and PANRE review.”

“Filled with extremely useful information that will come in handy on a day-to-day basis!”

“Great update and review on many frequently seen topics.”

“Excellent speakers chosen that have many years of experience in their respective fields.”

“Great information. Loved how all sessions were for everyone and we didn’t have to choose between them.  Also loved the more intimate breakout sessions.”

“Excellent speakers and a diversity of topics. I appreciated the setup for the meals which was conducive to networking with other PAs in smaller groups.”

“I was extremely impressed with content and quality of conference, information was very practical even after 20+ years of practice.”

“Good variety of pertinent information presented in an easily digestible way.”

“Content was wonderful, informative speakers loved the PANCE reviews and hands on workshops.”

“I would recommend it for networking and talking to other PAs from around the country.”

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnering With AAPA

Put the prestige and connections of AAPA to work for you and reach medical professionals from a variety of specialties and experience levels with essential updates and skills necessary for family medicine practice. At We Are Family (Medicine) 2026, you will connect with PAs and NPs of all experience levels practicing in family medicine and general internal medicine.

Top 5 Specialties

Primary Work Settings

Years of Experience in Current Specialty

Person’s Occupation

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

Secure your company’s tabletop display available in the conference area during the event, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2026.

Displays Include:

• One 6’ skirted table and two side chairs
• Onsite signage
• Wi-Fi
• Electric (available upon request)
• Two complimentary registration badges (not eligible to claim CME)
• Spot in Medical Pursuit game. Attendees will participate in the trivia game by visiting all tabletop displays and answering trivia questions provided by companies. Once attendees have visited all tabletop displays, they will drop off their game card at the registration desk and are entered to win a prize.
• Company information posted on the conference website

Learn More & Reserve

AAPA provides diverse sponsorship opportunities across three key categories to meet your needs and budget:

• Thought Leadership: Engage with thought leaders and shape discussions on pivotal industry topics.
• Attendee Experience: Enhance the conference experience with interactive and memorable activities
• Brand Exposure: Maximize your brand’s visibility through prominent placement and targeted marketing.

In addition to the benefits for each item, companies will also receive:

• General Event Partner & Exhibit Recognition – Conference Website, Pre-Promotional Materials, and Onsite Signage
• Access to the Pre & Post Conference Attendee Registration List (available four weeks before the conference)

For questions or to start partnering with AAPA, please contact Heather.

Connect with Partners & Exhibitors

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