The Health and Safety of all those participating in PAEA in-person events is a paramount consideration for PAEA. For those participants attending the PAEA Spring Workshops in Washington, DC, please see helpful information about the in-person experience below. The Spring Workshops will be held in the AAMC Learning Center, and all attendees will be required to follow the AAMC Learning Center COVID Health and Safety Protocols.
PAEA is Keeping You Safe by Asking All Participants to:
- Wear Masks – All participants are required to wear face masks for the duration of the event, except when actively eating and drinking.
- Get Vaccinated – All participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in person. PAEA strongly encourages participants to be up to date with the full course of COVID-19 vaccinations for which they are eligible. All participants will be required to show proof of vaccination upon arrival.
- Reconnect Safely – We will provide participants with green/yellow/red lanyards to indicate their degree of comfort with customary social greetings:
- Green = Handshakes are OK
- Yellow = Fist or elbow bumps only, please
- Red = A wave or a nod will do, thanks
Not Feeling Well?
- Please do not attend the workshop if you are not feeling well.
- If you suspect COVID-19, please test yourself.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, please isolate yourself and email PAEA at lheitzman@paeaonline.org with your test results.
Local Resoucres
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, masks are required during the 2023 PAEA Spring Workshops, except when actively eating or drinking.
Yes, proof of vaccination is required to attend the 2023 PAEA Spring Workshops.
You are welcome to remove your mask when you are outside, in your hotel room, and when actively eating and drinking.
It is recommended you test yourself for COVID and notify PAEA by emailing lheitzman@paeaonline.org should you receive a positive test result.
Policy References
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PAEA COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy
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CDC COVID-19 Information
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AAMC Learning Center COVID Health and Safety Protocols: The AAMC is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all meeting participants. To minimize risks associated with COVID-19, the AAMC requires all participants at meetings hosted in the Learning Center to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination; no accommodations will be made. Our decisions will be guided by the requirements and recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and federal, state, and local health authorities.