2017 SUMMER CME CONFERENCE

& EXHIBITION

July 10-14

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

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FEATURING

• All day tracks in Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Women’s Health & It’s All in the Blood

• 600+ Attendees from 50 states

• 8-hour Board Review

• Named #1 Island in the US & #8

World’s Best Islands

REGISTER BY FEB 15 FOR OUR SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT!

• ACLS, Clinical Skills, Joint Injections, Slit Lamp, Suturing & Wound Techniques

• Offering CE credit to PAs & NPs

• World-class golf, tennis & fishing

• And more!

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FACILITY The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is the host location of GAPA’s 2017 Summer CME Conference. It is located at Two Grasslawn Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. (800) 937-8461. To learn more, visit www.westin.com/hiltonhead

REGISTRATION Registration begins on Monday, July 10 at 10:00 am; Tuesday – Friday at 6:30 am. Your conference registration includes breakfasts, lunches, breaks, attendee tote bag and access to all lectures and exhibits. Full guest registrations are available for $200 (starting at), and include the same items as a full conference registration except for a CME certificate and select product theater sessions. See page 6 for breakfast times.

CME CERTIFICATE GAPA will email you a short survey following the conference. At the conclusion of this survey, you will be directed to the website where you can print your CME certificate. If you have not received emails from GAPA to date, please stop by the registration desk to verify your email address.

CME CREDIT- PAs, NPs PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: This program has not yet been approved for Category 1 CME credit. GAPA will request 24 Category 1 CME hours (plus up to 8 hours for additional Monday workshops) from the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS: According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center, you are permitted to earn and file CE credits for programs accredited by the AAPA. For more information, please visit nursecredentialing.org. Please see the registration page for the “bring a colleague” discount!

EXHIBIT HALL & JOB OPPORTUNITIES GAPA’s Exhibition Hall will feature dozens of companies presenting the latest medical products and services, career options and professional services. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the resources available to today’s health care professionals. Looking for a new job? Representatives of employment services, large hospitals, clinics and other medical practices will be there, waiting to talk with you.

WELCOME TO HILTON HEAD!On behalf of the GAPA Board of Directors, I cordially invite you to join us for the #1 CME event in US! The luxurious Westin Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, SC, has once again placed in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, this time taking its place as the #1 Island in the Continental U.S. and #8 World’s Best Islands.

Our Conference Planning Committee has done a phenomenal job as always. In fact, they’ve raised the bar so high that we’ve decided to roll our spring offering into this BEST EVER summer event. Our extensive educational surveys say our participants would like an opportunity to “dive deep” into multiple therapeutic areas, that’s why we’re providing all day tracks in Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Women’s Health & “It’s All in the Blood.” Our presenters are superstars in their respective fields and we guarantee they will keep you engaged and entertained at the same time.

All work is no fun, so we have plenty of family friendly activities for relaxation and recreation including our 5k fun run, golf tournament, sandcastle contest, and more. For the more adventuresome, there are other activities galore including bike trails, fishing, kayaking, sailing, surfing, parasailing, windsurfing and waterskiing.

Finally, to the Georgia PAs who support GAPA with their annual membership, we’re delighted to offer for the FIRST TIME EVER – free of charge – a selection of courses including an 8-hour Board Review as well ACLS, Crash Course in Clinical Skills, Joint Injections, Slit Lamp, and Suturing & Wound Techniques.

I look forward to seeing you in Hilton Head Island!

John Filson, PA-C GAPA President 2016 – 2017

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS (MONDAY) • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Board Review

(Bielinski)

• 8:00 - 10:30 am Slit Lamp (Gordon)

• 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Crash Course in Clinical Skills (Gordon)

• 12:00 – 5:00 pm ACLS (Fullard)

• 2:00 - 5:00 pm Joint Injections

(Vacala)

• 3:00 - 6:00 pm Suturing & Wound Techniques (Gordon)

FEATURING BOARD REVIEW COURSE This program by John Bielinski, Jr. PA-C is an 8-hour, “smart study” approach to help give you the confidence and knowledge .you need to pass your certification exam. You’ll learn how to use a technique called “selective negligence” to focus on high yield topics when studying for the PANCE/PANRE. We utilize the technique by diving into the top 4 topics of the boards which make up 48% of the exam content (as provided by the NCCPA). The breakdown is as follows: Cardiology – 16%, Pulmonary – 12%, Gastrointestinal – 10%, Musculoskeletal – 10%. You’ll learn how to conquer these board review topics by implementing our “active engagement learning” system!

ACLS This course is a review for those with a current ACLS course card. This workshop will cover the skills and didactic information necessary to treat a cardiac arrest patient. Participants will review various clinical applications.

CRASH COURSE IN CLINICAL SKILLS Learn new clinical skills with an explanation demonstration workshop. Literally from head to toe, this workshop will cover a multitude of skills necessary for treating conditions encountered in the acute care setting. Skills such as fish hook removal, ring removal, body piercing/jewelry removal, abscess/felon/paronychia drainage, central line placement, chest tube placement, lumbar puncture, and various nerve blocks will be covered in lecture. Equipment will be available to have hands-on practice of other skills (should time allow) but emphasis will be given to the skills most often requested in the past. Individual instruction will be provided and everyone will have the opportunity to practice on life-like models. Pearls and techniques of various clinical skills will be discussed.

JOINT INJECTIONS Many mid-level practitioners have never been taught basic joint injection and aspiration techniques. Although basic musculoskeletal anatomy has been taught, hands-on application of the anatomy in aspirating and injecting joints has been limited with few opportunities to demonstrate hands-on skills. At the conclusion participants will feel confident with their skills in aspiration and joint injections.

SLIT LAMP At the conclusion of this workshop, the participants will be able to understand the basic eye examination, and review some common pathology and common findings in the emergency setting. Each attendee will be given individual slit lamp examination training.

SUTURING & WOUND TECHNIQUES At the conclusion of this workshop, the participant will be able to: Evaluate wounds/lacerations/conditions presented in the patient, prescribe appropriate treatment, procedure and or medications, provide patient education appropriate for the individual patient and condition and arrange follow up as needed. These techniques will be practiced in class. Dermabond will be discussed and demonstrated.

CLOSING SESSION “The PA-C from A-Z: News You Can Use” Need to know what to do to maintain your NCCPA certification? Then this session is a MUST for you! We will review the enhancements to the certification maintenance process, including CME requirements and the latest on the potential changes to PANRE that are under consideration. You’ll also have a chance to learn the latest on the CAQ program and ways you can get involved to show you are proud to be a PA-C!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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GREAT WORKSHOPS

To the Georgia PAs who support

GAPA with their annual membership, we’re

delighted to offer for the FIRST TIME EVER – free of

charge – the above selection of courses.

Including: 8-hour Board Review, ACLS, Crash Course in Clinical Skills, Joint

Injections, Slit Lamp, and Suturing & Wound

Techniques

RISHA BELLOMO, PA-C, MPAS (Presenting Dermatology Track)

Risha Bellomo, MPAS, PA-C has over 20 years of healthcare experience. She graduated with High Honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Chemistry and received her Master’s Degree through the University of Florida’s College of Medicine in Physician Assistants Studies. Risha has developed multiple speaker programs and educational slide presentations, including psoriasis, rosacea, acne, patient educational seminars, cosmetic training seminars, photodynamic therapy workshops, and regional educational dinners for dermatology Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. She is a national speaker and enjoys her time traveling around the United States educating her peers, company employees, and the consumer. She has been published numerous times in Skin & Aging, The Journal of Dermatology Physician Assistants, The Dermatologist, Physician Assistant Clinics, and Advanced for NPs and PAs. Risha was named Woman of the Year 2010/2011 by the National Association of Professional Women.

• Derm 101: Recognizing Common Skin Conditions • Don’t Miss This Spot; Psoriasis – More Than Just a Skin Disease; Acne – Recognizing Antibiotic Failure; Rosacea – New Treatment Options • Pediatric Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis & More • Derm Procedures 101 What’s Hot in Aesthetics: Microneedling, PRP, Kybella, Dermal Fillers & Neuromodulators • Grow Hair Again: Non-surgical Hair Restoration with PRP

JOHN BIELINSKI, MS, PA-C (Presenting ER Track)

John is hailed as one of the greatest presenters in the country. With his unique active style and easy to follow presentation, attendees have reported learning more in one day from him than an entire year in the classroom! He earned a master’s degree in family and emergency medicine and is a national lecturer on emergency medicine and extraordinary patient care. His experience not only includes years of hospitalist/intensive care coverage, but he has also run a rural emergency department for nine years autonomously, having cared for hundreds of cardiac arrest and critically ill patients. John has lectured for over 10 years teaching PA students at two PA schools in Buffalo, NY, as well as instruction of paramedics/ nurses on advanced cardiac life support.

• Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Application • Pulmonary Medicine & CXR Interpretation • Chest Pain & EKG/ECG Interpretation • Common Emergency Medicine Complaints

ALLAN PLATT, PA-C, MMSc, DFAAPA (Presenting “It’s All in the Blood” Track)

Allan is a 1979 graduate of the Emory PA program. He was Program Coordinator, and Physician Assistant at the Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Grady Health System. Allan has co-authored a patient guide book on sickle cell disease and trait for the general public titled Hope and Destiny, a Patient and Parents guide to Sickle Cell Disease distributed by Hilton Publishing in its fourth edition in 2016. He’s the editor of the monthly sickle cell e-newsletter that reaches over 5,000 people worldwide, is co-author of Overcoming Pain from Hilton Publishing published in September 2006, and author of Evidence Based Medicine for PDAs: A Guide for Practice Published by Bartlett and Jones March 2008. Allan received the Paragon Teacher of the Year Award from the AAPA, the SAAPA Presidents award, the Dean’s Teaching Award – Emory University School of Medicine, and the GAPA Circle of Honor Award. He is currently didactic faculty and director of admissions at the Emory University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

• Anemia: Too Low, No Go • Coagulation Conundrums • Lab Enigmas - Case Reviews • Take the Pain out of Pain Management

GREAT PERSPECTIVEPersonalize your learning experience flow freely through tracks as you wish

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KEVIN REBECK, PA-C (Presenting Cardiovascular Track)

Following graduation from the University of California, Kevin completed his two-year Cardiology fellowship. He is currently practicing in Norfolk, Virginia with the vascular transplant surgery team. Kevin has extensive experience in both basic and clinical research with applications in Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and Vascular surgery. He has been on the AAPA Diversity Committee, the National High Blood Pressure Education Program, as well as the AAPA Liaison to the National Institute of Health and the co-author of the JNC-7 Hypertension Guidelines. He has 18 years of experience in mentoring students from numerous PA programs instilling the importance of the scientific method, as well as continuing a strong, hands-on philosophical view on patient care & education.

• JNC-8 Hypertension Guidelines: Are You Protecting Your Patient Population from Stroke, MI & CHF Exacerbations? • Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolus: Plot Against the Clot! • Acute Vascular Disease & Women: A Time for a Change • Basic ECG Interpretation • Vascular Imaging: How to Choose What & When

MIMI SECOR, DNP, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP (Presenting Women’s Health Track)

Dr. Mimi Secor is a Nurse Practitioner, National Speaker/ Educator, and Consultant.

She has worked for 39 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women’s Health and is an NP at Just Us Women in Attleboro, Massachusetts. In 2015, Ms. Secor earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She is also a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) nationally certified menopause practitioner.

Ms. Secor is a visiting scholar at Boston College and guest lecturer at NP programs in New England and around the country. She has also published extensively, including her 2014 co-authored textbook, Advanced Health Assessment of Women; Skills and Procedures, and her 2012 co-authored textbook, Fast Facts About the Gynecologic Exam for Nurse Practitioners: Conducting the GYN Exam in a Nutshell.

She has years of media experience including as a national radio host of the NP program, Partners in Practice on ReachMD. She has also been a guest on Good Morning America, interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe and many others.

• Women’s Health Guidelines Update: Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Gyn Exams & Much More . . . Everything You’re Itching to Know! • STI Update: New CDC Guidelines Focus on the Female: Record High Rates! • Contraceptive Update: New CDC 2016 Guidelines Save Lives! • Gyn Exam Update: The Elusive Cervix and Beyond!

MARY VACALA, PA-C, ATC, MSPAS, DFAAPA (Presenting Orthopedics/Sport Medicine Track)

Practicing as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics sports medicine for 28 years, Mary Vacala resides in Savannah GA. She served as one of 3 medical coordinators and an athletic trainer in the Atlanta Olympic games in 1996. Mary has worked with the USA Olympic Committee since 1993. She was selected to the USA medical Team in 2000 and 2004 where she covered the Paralympic games in Sydney Australia and Athens Greece. In 2012, Mary was selected to work with the USA Men’s wheelchair basketball team. She has been a member of their gold medal Americas cup team, their Silver Medal World Championship team, and the 2016 Paralympics in Rio Brazil. Mary has coordinated and designed several athletic training and sports medicine programs, and continues to serve as a mentor for several curriculum programs. She designed and served as department chair/program director of a Physician assistant program and continues to mentor student interns and shadowing students. Mary has a passion for the physically challenged patient and has co-authored a Chapter on the Care of the Physically Challenged Patient in the book “Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice”. She has numerous honors and her most recent includes The Hu. C and Avanelle Myers Award (awarded annually to an Alderson Broaddus College graduate).

• Sprains & Strains...Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Punt Them • Salter Harris Fractures: Do These Lil’ Guys Sprain or Break? • Do I Evaluate the Shoulder or Neck? • Procedure & Practice Injection Workshop: A Hands-on Learning Experience • Lower Extremity Evaluation Workshop • Emerging Trends in Orthopedics

Our superstar presenters will keep you engaged and entertained!

GREAT LEARNING

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10:00 AM Early Bird On-Site Registration (10am - 4pm) Optional workshops only today - Breakfast & lunch on your own

EMERGENCY MEDICINE – JOHN BIELINSKI, MS, PA-C

6:30 AM Registration

7:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Application - Part 1

9:00 AM Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Application - Part 2

9:45 AM Welcome from the President / Opening Ceremony

10:00 AM Pulmonary Medicine & CXR Interpretation - Part 1

11:00 AM Pulmonary Medicine & CXR Interpretation - Part 2

12:00 PM Luncheon

1:00 PM State of the Academy & Awards Ceremony

1:30 PM Chest Pain & EKG / ECG Interpretation

2:30 PM Common Emergency Medicine Complaints - Part 1

3:30 PM Common Emergency Medicine Complaints - Part 2

ORTHOPEDICS/SPORTS MEDICINE – MARY VACALA, PA-C, ATC, MSPAS, DFAAPA

6:30 AM Registration

7:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM Sprains & Strains...Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Punt Them

9:00 AM Salter Harris Fractures: Do These Lil’ Guys Sprain Or Break?

10:00 AM Do I Evaluate The Shoulder Or Neck?

12:00 PM Luncheon

1:00 PM Procedure & Practice Injection Workshop: A Hands-on Learning Experience

2:00 PM Lower Extremity Evaluation Workshop

3:00 PM Emerging Techniques in Orthopedics

CARDIOLOGY – KEVIN REBECK, PA-C

6:30 AM Registration

7:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM JNC-8 Hypertension Guidelines: Stroke, MI & CHF Exacerbations

9:00 AM Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolus: Plot Against the Clot!

10:00 AM Acute Vascular Disease & Women: A Time for a Change

12:00 PM Luncheon

1:00 PM Basic ECG Interpretation – Part 1

2:00 PM Basic ECG Interpretation – Part 2

3:00 PM Vascular Imaging: How to Choose What & When

IT’S ALL IN THE BLOOD – ALLAN PLATT, PA-C, MMSC, DFAAPA

6:30 AM Breakfast / Registration

7:00 AM Anemia: Too Low, No Go

8:00 AM Coagulation Conundrums

9:00 AM Lab Enigmas: Case Reviews

10:00 AM Take the Pain out of Pain Managemen

11:00 AM Closing Session - “The PA-C from A-Z: News You Can Use” (Thomas)

12:00 PM Conference Adjourns

DERMATOLOGY – RISHA BELLOMO, PA-C, MPAS

Derm 101: Recognizing Common Skin Conditions

Derm Potpourri: Psoriasis, Acne, Rosacea

Pediatric Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis & More

Derm Procedures 101

What’s Hot in Aesthetics: Microneedling, PRP, Kybella, Dermal Fillers & Neuromodulator

Grow Hair Again: Non-surgical Hair Restoration with PR

WOMEN’S HEALTH – MIMI SECOR, DNP, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP

Guidelines Update: Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, GYN Exams & Much More

STI Update: New CDC Guidelines Focus on the Female: Record High Rate

Contraceptive Update: New CDC 2016 Guidelines Save Lives

GYN Exam Update: The Elusive Cervix & Beyond

GYN Speculum Exam: Challenges & Abnormal Findings - Demonstration

GYN Bimanual Exam: Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Ectopic Pregnancy & More

9:00 am - 2:00 pm • Annual GAPA Blood Drive

1:00 pm • Golf Tournament

6:30 am • Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk

7:45 am • Annual Board Meeting

11:00 am • Exclusive Exhibit Hall Break

11:00 am • Exclusive Exhibit Hall Break

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm • Sandcastle Contest

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Student Track

GENERAL SESSIONS AND GAPA EVENTSTIME

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8:00 AM 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Board Review (Bielinski)

8:00 - 10:30 am Slit Lamp (Gordon)

11:30 AM 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Crash Course in Clinical Skills (Gordon)

12:00 PM 12:00 – 5:00 pm ACLS (Fullard)

2:00 PM 2:00 - 5:00 pm Joint Injections (Vacala)

3:00 PM 3:00 - 6:00 pm Suturing & Wound Techniques (Gordon)

DERMATOLOGY – RISHA BELLOMO, PA-C, MPAS

Derm 101: Recognizing Common Skin Conditions

Derm Potpourri: Psoriasis, Acne, Rosacea

Pediatric Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis & More

Derm Procedures 101

What’s Hot in Aesthetics: Microneedling, PRP, Kybella, Dermal Fillers & Neuromodulator

Grow Hair Again: Non-surgical Hair Restoration with PR

WOMEN’S HEALTH – MIMI SECOR, DNP, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP

Guidelines Update: Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, GYN Exams & Much More

STI Update: New CDC Guidelines Focus on the Female: Record High Rate

Contraceptive Update: New CDC 2016 Guidelines Save Lives

GYN Exam Update: The Elusive Cervix & Beyond

GYN Speculum Exam: Challenges & Abnormal Findings - Demonstration

GYN Bimanual Exam: Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Ectopic Pregnancy & More

Schedule is preliminary. Subject to change. Due to liability, children are not allowed in the conference and exhibition area.

9:00 am - 2:00 pm • Annual GAPA Blood Drive

1:00 pm • Golf Tournament

6:30 am • Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk

7:45 am • Annual Board Meeting

11:00 am • Exclusive Exhibit Hall Break

11:00 am • Exclusive Exhibit Hall Break

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm • Sandcastle Contest

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Student Track 1:00 PM • Student Challenge Bowl 6:00 PM • Volleyball Tournament

OPTIONAL MONDAY WORKSHOPS

MONDAY

GREAT ACTIVITIESANNUAL EVENTS

YOUR PERFECT HILTON HEAD ISLAND GETAWAY IS WAITING FOR YOU.

Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is known as the most family-friendly destination in the world. Offering an assortment of outdoor excursions and also named as one of the top ten family beaches in the country, the Island is the perfect selection for GAPA’s Summer 2017 Conference & Exhibition. There’s something marvelously different about the relaxed, warm island attitude found at Hilton Head Island. Just a few of the activities that are waiting for you are listed here. The Georgia Association of Physician Assistants welcomes you and your family to our event. While you’re in Hilton Head with us, you’ll not only attain a superior education, but you’ll be able to have a little fun as well. Mark your calendars for the following social events, proudly hosted by GAPA.

MEDICAL CHALLENGE BOWL • Monday, July 10 • 1:00 PM Come cheer on PA students from Augusta University, Emory University, Mercer University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia Campus), and South University as they compete for the coveted trophy!

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT • Monday, July 10 • 6:00 PM Join us Monday evening, on the beach, for the annual GA PA School showdown. Who will take the coveted trophy this year?

4TH ANNUAL FAMILY SANDCASTLE SCULPTING CONTEST • Tuesday, July 11 • 5:30 PM • Cost: FREE event Showcase your skills – your sandcastle building skills – at GAPA’s newest family fun event. Hit the beach equipped with tools of the trade…plastic pails and shovels, plus lots of imagination. GAPA’s panel of “expert” judges will award some cool treats for your efforts.

ANNUAL GAPA BLOOD DRIVE • Wednesday, July 12 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Take some time to help others during this annual event.

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT • Thursday, July 13 • 1:00 PM • Cost: $100 per player Don’t miss our annual Golf Tournament, this year at Robber’s Row. The entry fee for the four-person scramble is $100 per player, and includes green fees and cart. If players wish to select their own team, notify the tournament chair on-site. Spouses and guests are encouraged to participate.

5K FUN RUN AND WALK • Friday, July 14 • 6:30 AM • Cost: $25 per participant Experience the beauty of sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean along this 3.1-mile beach course while helping raise funds for GAPA’s Political Action Committee. The entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt. Please invite friends and family members to take part in this fun event.

GAPA Family Fun Events & More!

THE PLACE TO BE

GREAT DISCOVERIES

THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT & SPA

On a pristine stretch of sugar-white sand along the Atlantic Ocean lies the newly renovated Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Nourish your soul on the coast as you feel the warm ocean breezes, satisfy your shopping with unique boutiques and retailers nearby, or get on a bike and breathe in the area’s rich history and natural surroundings. And for the little ones, fun and friends await at Westin Kids Club®. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is the perfect place for your next family getaway.

• Special GAPA rates apply before and after the conference – enjoy some extra family time!

Rooms for GAPA conference attendees begin at $255 a night. A $13 resort charge, 10% tax and a $1 tourism fee per night is not included in the rate. Call the Westin toll free at 800-937-8461 and mention that you will be attending the GAPA Summer 2017 Conference to receive special rates. Make your reservation early as a sell-out is expected. Visit gapa.net to make your online hotel reservations.

Summer will be here before you know it, so make plans now to spend time with your family enjoying Hilton Head Island this July. This area is synonymous with world-class golf and pristine beaches, and boasts some of the Southeast’s finest saltwater fishing, kayaking, birding, biking, hiking and sailing. Here’s a taste of what Hilton Head Island has to offer.

GREAT FUNAND MORE!

GOLF

Home to 24 courses with fairways well suited to any level of player.

TENNIS

Five major tennis centers boast more than 100 courts, for both public and resort use.

BIKING & TRAILS

Nearly 80 miles of pathways and nature trails which pedestrians and cyclists may enjoy plus 12 miles of the world’s finest beach.

BOATING & WATER ACTIVITIES

Popular tours include kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing charters, crabbing, dinner cruises, eco-tours and day trips to Savannah, Georgia.

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

Inspire your children’s creativity with shells and sandcastles as they frolic on the wide shores of Hilton Head Island beaches. Visit the newly remodeled Coastal Discovery Museum, which offers a butterfly pavilion, nature tours and cruises, as well as Island history and ecological programs. Make a trip to the picturesque Harbour Town Yacht Basin, climb the famous candy-striped lighthouse and savor a delicious ice cream cone.

NIGHTLIFE

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina offers Broadway musicals and classical performances, art exhibits and festivals year-round. The Jazz Corner specializes in jazz and blues, with a variety of artists performing weekly.

DINING

More than 250 restaurants offer a little taste of everything from international cuisine to all-American fare like barbecue, steaks and home-style southern specialties.

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OPTIONAL WORKSHOPSTo the Georgia PAs who support GAPA with their annual membership, we’re delighted to offer for the FIRST TIME EVER – any of the following workshops free of charge. To guarantee a seat in your preferred workshop, you must become a member AND register for the conference by Feb 15. After this date, attendance for these workshops will be based on availability.*Does not apply to affiliate/student memberships or non-members.

Monday, July 10 – prices below for non-members; GAPA members – no chargeBoard Review $199* ________Slit Lamp $90 ________Crash Course in Clinical Skills $125* ________ACLS $145* ________Joint Injections $75 ________Suturing & Wound Techniques $125* ________* Reflects extensive materials/supplies.

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