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New Program Directors Jump Start

Event Details

Date

May 8-29, 2024

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Time

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Start and end times are subject to change

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Location

This is a virtual workshop and will take place via Zoom.

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New PA educators, whether in a faculty, clinical coordinator, or program director role, need skills and support to get the best start in their careers. The Jump Start virtual workshops bring the learning to you without the extra burden of travel costs.

This workshop is designed for PDs and associate PDs with fewer than two years in their position or fewer than five years in PA education. During a series of virtual sessions, you will meet with the facilitators and your colleagues to gain essential knowledge and skills required of PDs. Our experienced facilitators, PDs themselves, will share their experiences and lessons learned, and will guide discussions around critical topics for new PDs. You will leave this workshop feeling more confident and prepared to begin or continue your work as a PD.

Registration has closed.

Schedule: Four weekly 2-hour virtual sessions. All sessions are recorded for registered attendees to review if they must miss a live session. To make the most of the interactive virtual sessions, attendees should plan to complete 30-60 minutes of pre-work prior to each weekly session.

  • Wednesdays at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time: May 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024

CME: This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 5/8/2024 to 5/29/2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2011286.

Registration Fees

Registration/cancellation deadline: April 24, 2024

This event is open to all PAEA members. If you are unsure whether you are a member, please email us at membership@PAEAonline.org as soon as possible.

$199*

* Early bird registration deadline: April 3, 2024

Member registration after April 3, 2024: $249

Schedule

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Session #1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Session #2
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Session #3
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Session #4
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Facilitators

NameInstitution
Sandra Banas SUNY Upstate Medical Center
Regina ChenRush University
Michael RoscoeUniversity of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Edward WilliamsUniversity of Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Yes, please refer to the workshop descriptions for the specific registration deadline for each workshop.

Before you begin the registration process, please make sure that you have your NCCPA ID number and ZIP code associated with the NCCPA account (if applicable) to successfully complete the registration. If you do not have an NCCPA ID number, you can still register for the workshops, but you won’t be able to claim CME credits.

No, we recommend that you register yourself for the workshop. Some workshops require you to answer questions during the registration process. These questions are intended to provide the facilitator(s) with information to enhance your workshop experience, such as particular learning goals for the workshop. Since the answers to these questions are unique to you, please register yourself so that you can provide the most helpful answers to these questions.

Yes, and there is no additional charge to do transfer your registration. Please email us with your name, email and program name, and the name, email, NCCPA ID/ZIP code associated with the NCCPA ID (if applicable) of the person to whom you are transferring your registration.

There is a 10% administrative fee if you cancel your registration before the stated cancellation deadline for the workshop. Cancellation requests received after the deadline will not receive a refund. “No shows” will be charged the full registration amount. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of the workshop date. Please refer to the full cancellation information in our Workshop Policies section.

If you wish to change or add a workshop or cancel,or have any questions, please email us at workshops@PAEAonline.org.

At this time, we are only accepting credit cards as our method of payment.

Experience and Equipment

The workshop registration fee includes access to the online course materials and participation in live virtual sessions where you will engage with the facilitator(s) and your colleagues. Depending on the workshop, you will participate in a combination of presentations, large group discussions, breakout sessions, and interactive guided activities. To make the most of the interactive virtual sessions, attendees should plan to complete 30-60 minutes of pre-work prior of each weekly session.

Workshop materials will be shared online and you will also have access to a dedicated Professional Learning Community for your workshop group. To access your account, please login or reset your password here.

You will need a desktop or laptop computer with internet access and a headset (or a microphone and speakers) to communicate with the facilitator(s) and your fellow workshop participants. You are also strongly encouraged to use a webcam during the workshop. Please note that it is not recommended to use a tablet or mobile device as this will limit your ability to fully participate.

Participants will use Zoom to join the live virtual workshop sessions. We recommend that you install Zoom on your desktop or laptop computer prior to the workshop. You can test your computer’s connection to Zoom at https://zoom.us/test. If you have any difficulty, please consult with your IT department for assistance setting up your computer.

You will need an active Zoom account using your program email address to join the live virtual sessions. If you already have a Zoom account through your program, simply use that email address to log in to Zoom. If you do not already have a Zoom account, you can create a free account using your program email address on this webpage: https://zoom.us/signup. Please make sure you are able to log in to Zoom prior to your first live virtual session.

All virtual sessions are recorded, and all registered attendees will have access to view the recordings.

PAEA encourages all PA faculty and staff to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accessibility accommodation or have questions about the physical or virtual access provided, please contact workshops@PAEAonline.org at the time of registration or at least one week in advance of the event.

CME and Attendance

Yes. Event organizers plan to apply for AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Please refer to the workshop descriptions for the specific CME information related to each workshop.

For live virtual workshops, active participation in all originally scheduled sessions of the program is mandatory to receive full CME credits. Active participation in live virtual workshop sessions includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, and breakout sessions.

Certified PAs who meet the attendance policy requirements and complete the workshop evaluation survey will receive a certificate showing their CME credits after the workshop.

Policies

Click here to review the Event Attendance Policies related to conduct:

  • Decorum, Disruptions, and Anti-Harassment Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Prohibited Conduct

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about this workshop.