2026 IAPA Fall CME Conference Agenda

October 15–16, 2026
Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge

Join physician associates from across Illinois for two days of practical clinical education, professional development, networking, and connection with the statewide PA community.

Keynote Address

Stacey Becker, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Clinical & Professional Sessions

Managing Common Toxicities of Cancer Treatment in Primary Care: A Collaborative Approach

Shannon Crabtree, MMS, PA-C

Turning Tension into Trust: Evidence-Based Approaches for Navigating Sensitive Health Conversations

Costadina Aneziris, PharmD, BCGP

Beyond Anemia: A Practical Approach to the Abnormal CBC

Debbie Marinovic, DMSc, PA-C

PA Life Without Burnout: A Financial Wellness Approach to Professional Sustainability

Carrie McMahon, MHPE, MPAS, PA-C

Reminders of Humanity in Mental Health Care, and Essential Therapeutic Techniques for All PAs

Mira Ebalo, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry

Redefining Menopause Care: A Modern Clinical Approach to Hormone Optimization

Cordia Clark-White, MD

Recognizing Human Trafficking

Elena Petrusevska, PA-C

OUD Is Primary Care: Evidence-Based Treatment in Everyday Practice

Gorana Micevic, PA-C

Neurological Manifestations of Long COVID

Aasheeta Bawa, PA-C

Pediatric Asthma Mimickers

Marissa Liveris, PA-C

Additional conference programming, session times, and special events will be announced as the final schedule is completed.

*This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 12 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.