American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants

AASPA's Annual 2024 CME Conference has concluded and we are so incredibly grateful for all of your support! We had a wonderful time in Boston and look forward to connecting with our members again in the future! A special thanks to our amazing speakers, workshop instructors, volunteers, and Board of Directors who worked so hard to make this conference a success. ❤️ #grateful #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociatestudent #palife

Do you struggle with perioperative pain management? Join Brian Schuler, PharmD, BCCCP, on August 30th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm for "Perioperative Pain Management: Mainstays, Adjuncts, and Hail Marys" in our Advanced Surgical Management Track. This presentation will explore innovative approaches to managing pain and improving patient outcomes. Join us in #Boston on August 28th-30th, 2024. Learn more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #firstassist #suture #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociatestudent #perioperative #painmanagement #icu

Join us for an essential session on Preoperative Anticoagulation Management, presented by Liriany Pimentel, PharmD, BCCP, and Ju Hee Kim, PharmD, BCCP. This session in our Advanced Surgical Management Track takes place on August 30th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Join us in #Boston on August 28th-30th, 2024. Learn more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #firstassist #suture #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociatestudent #cardiac #cardiology

Enhance your surgical care skills with the presentation, "Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The Basics of Evaluation and Management for the Surgical Physician Assistant." Led by Kelly Watson, PA-C, MS, MBA, FAPACVS, this session in our Advanced Surgical Management Track takes place on August 30th from 9:00 - 10:00 am. It’s perfect for PAs looking to expand their expertise in critical care. Join us in #Boston on August 28th-30th, 2024. Learn more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #firstassist #suture #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociatestudent #ctpa #cardiacpa #ecmo #ctsurgerypa

We are honored to have Nadya Dimitrov, DPM, PA, lead an important session on, “Expanded Perioperative Role of PAs with Serious Illness Patient Management: How to Handle It All!” Join us on August 30th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in our Health, Wellness, and Specialized Care Track to learn strategies for excelling in this complex and rewarding area. Join us in #Boston on August 28th-30th, 2024. Learn more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #firstassist #suture #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociatestudent #palliativecare

Ready to deepen your understanding of bone tumors? Join Amber Murphy, PA-C, on August 30th for the presentation on Bone Tumors from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in our Advanced Surgical Management Track. Join us in #Boston on August 28th-30th, 2024. Learn more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #firstassist #suture #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociatestudent #bonetumor #orthopa

How can we provide culturally competent care for transgender patients undergoing gender affirming surgery? To learn more, please join Lauren Eisenbeis-Thome, DMSc, MS, PA-C on August 30th from 10:00 - 11:00 am for the "Transgender Health: How to Provide Culturally Competent Care to Patients Undergoing Gender Affirming Surgery" presentation. This presentation will equip you with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to support this community. Learn more at our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #transgendercare #transgendersurgery #culturalcompetence #culturallycompetent

Curious about how POCUS can enhance your surgical practice? Join Julie Jablonski PA-C, MPH at Mass General Hospital on August 30th for the "POCUS for the Surgical PA" presentation from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in our Advanced Surgical Management Track. Discover how point-of-care ultrasound can be a game-changer for surgical PAs! Learn more at our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #pocus #ultrasound #pointofcare

Join Ashley Vitale, DHSc, PA-C, on August 30th for a presentation on The Changing Landscape of Surgical PA Onboarding: How to Train a PA in the Age of Robotics. This presentation is part of our Advanced Surgical Management Track and runs from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Ashley will explore cutting-edge strategies for integrating PAs into surgical teams as robotics transforms the field. Learn more on our website: www.aaspa.com #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #pastudent #physicianassistantstudent #roboticsurgery #roboticsurgerypa #onboarding #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

Join us at Mass General Hospital for an insightful session in the Health, Wellness, and Specialized Care Track on August 30th! From 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, will lead a discussion on Managing the Impact of Mental Health During Surgical Procedures. Learn how mental health can influence surgical outcomes and explore strategies to support patients through the process. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebURmBqQ #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #surgerypa #surgicalpa #tyingsurgicalpastogether #cme #surgery #pastudent #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #mentalhealth