2026 IAPA Fall CME Conference Agenda

October 15–16, 2026
Marriott Chicago Southwest at Burr Ridge
1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Thursday, October 15

7:45–8:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:00–9:00 AM | Keynote Address
Stacey Becker, DMSc, PA-C

9:00–10:00 AM | PA Life Without Burnout: A Financial Wellness Approach
Carrie McMahon, MHPE, MPAS, PA-C

10:00–10:45 AM | Morning Networking Break

10:45–11:45 AM | Turning Tension into Trust: Evidence-Based Approaches to Difficult Conversations
Costadina Aneziris, PharmD, BCPS

11:45 AM–12:45 PM | Lunch Break - IAPA Updates Panel Discussion

12:45–1:45 PM | Beyond Anemia: A Practical Approach to the Abnormal CBC
Debbie Marinovic, DMSc, PA-C

1:45–2:45 PM | Recognizing Human Trafficking
Elena Petrusevska, PA-C

2:45–3:15 PM | Afternoon Networking Break

3:15–4:15 PM | Urogynecology 101: Urogyn for the Primary Care PA
Lindsey Lynch, MPAS, PA-C

Following the Final Session | Challenge Bowl & Evening Reception
The Challenge Bowl will begin after a short break following the final session. The reception will follow approximately one hour later.

Friday, October 16

8:00–9:00 AM | Pediatric Asthma Mimickers
Marissa Liveris, PA-C

9:00–10:00 AM | Neurological Manifestations of Long COVID
Aasheeta Bawa, PA-C

10:00–10:30 AM | Morning Break

10:30–11:30 AM | Redefining Menopause Care: A Modern Clinical Approach
Cordia Clark-White, MD

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Lunch

12:30–1:30 PM | Caring for an Infant with CHD in Primary Care
Brittany Busby, PA-C

1:30–2:00 PM | Afternoon Break

2:00–3:00 PM | OUD in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
Gorana Micevic, PA-C

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 10/15/2026 to 10/16/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2016261.