Pennsylvania Society of Physician Associates · Hershey, PA · 2026
51st Annual PSPA Fall CME Conference
01 Overview
The 51st PSPA Fall CME Conference takes place December 2 to 5, 2026, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The state society runs it as a general CME meeting for PAs, with lectures plus separate hands-on workshops.
PSPA says it will apply for more than 35 Category 1 CME credits; the final figure is not published yet. The society's room block at the Hershey Lodge was offered at $185 per night through October 30, 2026. Fees are shown only inside the registration system, so we do not list them here.
02 CME / CE credits
| Credit | Amount | System |
|---|---|---|
| AAPA Category 1 CME CreditPSPA will apply for over 35 Category 1 CME credits; final number not yet published | TBA | AAPA |
03 Key deadlines
- Oct 30, 2026
- Hotel block cutoff — Room block open until this date or until full
04 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Believe it or Snot, Not Everyone Nose if it is "The Sinus” | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Specialty Session: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| When "Picky Eating” Isn't Benign: Recognizing ARFID in Pediatric Practice | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| An Overview of Hyperglycemic Crisis and Severe Hypoglycemia in Adults | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Lunch Session: Laughing Matters; Levity for Healthcare | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Should They Stay or Should They "GO NOW!!!”: A Systematic Approach to Addressing High-Risk Complaints in a Low-Resource Setting | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Updates in Dyslipidemia Management to Optimize ASCVD Risk Reduction | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| The Silent Thief of Bone: Advances in Osteoporosis Research and Care | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| WORKSHOP: EKG (In-Person Only) | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Specialty Session: Behind the Smile: A Clinician's Guide to Facial Nerve Disorders | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Professional Development Forum, Sponsored by UPMC | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| VIRTUAL Professional Development Forum | Wed, Dec 2 | — |
| Specialty Session: Step Right Up Ladies and Gentleman, Don't Be Shy! How to Be an Effective and Engaging Lecturer | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| SIM WORKSHOP - Ultrasound for Beginners (In Person ONLY) | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| SIM WORKSHOP - Acute Care (In Person ONLY) | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Lymphedema: More Than Just Swelling | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Differentiating Traumatic Brain Injury and Optimizing Management Strategies | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Specialty Session: Pre- and Post-Natal Care | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Post-Cardiothoracic Surgery Pericarditis: Recognition, Management, and Updated Evidence-Based Guidelines for Colchicine Use | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Lunch Session: The Physician Associate During Times of Calamities | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Infectious Ulcerative Diseases: More Common Than You Realize | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Specialty Session: Sharing your Spare: Living Kidney DonationCovers: Organ & tissue donation | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Tapped Out: The PA's Playbook on Pleural Effusions | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| Education Forum: Navigating the Transition from Clinical Practice to PA Education: Is It Right for You? A Panel Discussion | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| VIRTUAL Education Forum: Navigating the Transition from Clinical Practice to PA Education: Is It Right for You? A Panel Discussion | Thu, Dec 3 | — |
| WORKSHOP: The Art of Suturing (In-Person Only) | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| Exercise Rx: A Powerful Tool for Health and Longevity | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| Specialty Session: Understanding Shock: From Recognition to Resuscitation | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| TRALI or TACO? A Bedside Approach to Post-Transfusion Respiratory Distress | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| The Struggle is Real: Approach to Vaccine HesitancyCovers: Immunization & vaccine administration | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| WORKSHOP: Mandating Reporting (In-Person Only)Covers: Mandated reporter training | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| Lynch Syndrome for the Family Medicine Provider | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| Specialty Session: APP Peer Reviewed Professional Model | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| "Ovary-Acting? Think Again — Managing PCOS Effectively | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| Specialty Session: A Compression Fracture- Now What Do I Do? | Fri, Dec 4 | — |
| Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase in Primary Care | Sat, Dec 5 | — |
| Breakfast Session: Stroke Emergent Treatment Options | Sat, Dec 5 | — |
| Recognizing Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the ClinicCovers: Immunization & vaccine administration | Sat, Dec 5 | — |
| Navigating the steps to Pediatric Autism Evaluation: avoiding potholes, detours, and wrong turns. | Sat, Dec 5 | — |
| If Obesity Is the Disease, Why Aren't We Treating It? Using the Four Pillars of Obesity Care and the Expanding GLP-1 Landscape | Sat, Dec 5 | — |
05 Speakers & faculty 45
- Katie KuglerPA-C, MEd., DFAAPAFaculty
- Brooke OlenowskiPA-CFaculty
- Dena KellyLPC, BCBA, LBS/LBAFaculty
- Heidi WebbPA-CFaculty
- Richie ReddingFaculty
- Dara JemmotFaculty
- Michelle FischerMMS PA-CFaculty
- Cara OrrMS, MMS, PA-CFaculty
- Jacqi KernaghanMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, FCPPFaculty
- Alan HeckmanDMSc, PA-CFaculty
- Meghan SchmidtMSPAS, PA-CFaculty
- MJ KlimasFaculty
- Patrick HeageyMPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Kelli BurdRDMS/RVTFaculty
- Matt WetherholdMS, PA-CFaculty
- Lauren WeaverDMSc, MHS, PA-CFaculty
- Ian SaleMPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Jordan ReedMHS, PA-CFaculty
- Fritz FullerMPH&TM, PA-C, CAQ-EMFaculty
- Daniel PavlikDMS, PA-CFaculty
- Christine McCormickMS, MMS, PA-CFaculty
- Heather FritzDHSc, MBMS PA-CFaculty
- Elise SomersPA-C, MPASFaculty
- Gabrielle FanfarilloDMSc, PA-CFaculty
- Gordon HuieFaculty
- Deanna Bridge NajeraMPAS, MS, PA-C, DFAAPAFaculty
- Mary Cate WilhelmMS, PA-CFaculty
- Steph BenkoPA-CFaculty
- Lauren Sloane LaskerMS, PA-CFaculty
- Sam HixenbaughMSPA, PA-CFaculty
- Rosa FannieDPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Breanne BlakeDPAS, MPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Shannon WilliamsPA-CFaculty
- Lisa WetherholdMS, PA-CFaculty
- Daniel ChampignyMPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Rhonda HendricksonFaculty
- Bethany JacobsPA-CFaculty
- Danielle CallahanMPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Robin L KingstonRN, MSN, CPNPFaculty
- Cassandra M. PioMSPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Dean CampbellCRNPFaculty
- Gwendolyn CollierPA-C, ANVP-BCFaculty
- Christy Lynn LejkowskiPA-CFaculty
- Jill NataleMPAS, PA-CFaculty
- Kathryn EarlsMHS, PA-CFaculty
06 Official hotels
- Hershey Lodge · HQ
- from $185/night · book by Oct 30, 2026
07 Questions
When is PSPA 2026?
It takes place Dec 2–5, 2026 in Hershey, PA.
How many CME/CE credits does PSPA 2026 offer?
Up to TBA AAPA Category 1 CME Credit. Final credit numbers are set by the accredited provider.