Washington Academy of Physician Associates · Renton, WA · 2026
WAPA 2026 Annual Fall CME Conference
01 Overview
WAPA's 2026 Fall CME Conference runs November 1 to 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton, just south of Seattle. Sunday is the welcome reception and awards; three days of lectures follow, ending at noon on Wednesday. WAPA expects about 150 PAs.
The agenda mixes primary care updates (hypertension and lipid guidelines, kidney stones, lactation medicine, psychiatry pearls) with neurosurgery basics, wound care, an NCCPA update on PANRE-LA, Washington legal advocacy, addiction medicine and gun violence as a public health issue. Workshops cover wilderness medicine and neuromodulator basics.
WAPA's registration form lists $525 for members and $625 for nonmembers (rates since October 1, 2026), $390 for retired members, one-day passes for members at $300 (Monday or Tuesday) or $175 (Wednesday) and $125 per day for student members. The number of CME credits and the hotel rate are not published on the event page.
02 Registration fees
| Attendee | Regular | Single Day |
|---|---|---|
| Non-members | $625 | — |
| Members | $390 | $300 |
| Students | — | $125 |
03 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Hypertension Guidelines Essential for Providers | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| Kidney Stones: An Overview of Stone Management and Prevention | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| Unclogging the Mystery of the New Hyperlipidemia Guidelines for the PCP | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine: 2026 Updates for Primary Care PAs | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| Update from NCCPA: Focus on the PANRE/PANRE-LA | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| Workshop: Wilderness MedicineWorkshop | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| The Psychiatric Toolbox: High-Yield Clinical Pearls for Everyday Practice | Mon, Nov 2 | — |
| Neurosurgery Basics; from Brain to Spine | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Doctoral Education in the PA Profession | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Wound Care Essentials for the Non-Wound-Care Clinician | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Advanced L&I: IMEs and Reopenings | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Workshop: Botox Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Neuromodulators in Clinical PracticeWorkshop | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Legal Advocacy in Washington State | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Panel: Own Your Own Practice | Tue, Nov 3 | — |
| Addiction Medicine is Family MedicineCovers: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | Wed, Nov 4 | — |
| Trauma Informed Care, Intergenerational Transmission, and Health Outcomes | Wed, Nov 4 | — |
| Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue | Wed, Nov 4 | — |
04 Speakers & faculty 19
- Jenna Newcomb BarkhimerMPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EMModerator
- Laura MayedaMD, MPHFaculty
- Lisa GillPA-CFaculty
- Ashley CoxDMSc, PA-C, RVT, RDCSFaculty
- Bryna McCollumPA-CFaculty
- Alicia QuellaPhD, PA-CFaculty
- Nick StantonFaculty
- Rebecca DePalmaDMSc, PA-CFaculty
- Shawn MoorePA-C, MHS, BHS, BAFaculty
- Michelle CardenasPA-CFaculty
- Xiaodi FengPA, PhDFaculty
- Jonathan ClemensDMSc, PA-CFaculty
- Angela FultonPA-CFaculty
- Kelsey HulseMBAFaculty
- David WoodMBA, PA-CFaculty
- Brian HillardPA-CFaculty
- Kari HooverMA, MCHS, PA-CFaculty
- Daytheon SturgesPhD, MPAS, PA-C, MCHESFaculty
- Gregory EngelMD, MPHFaculty
05 Questions
When is WAPA Fall 2026?
It takes place Nov 1–4, 2026 in Renton, WA.
Where is WAPA Fall 2026 held?
At Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, Renton, WA.
What is on the WAPA Fall 2026 program?
17 sessions are listed so far. Speakers include Jenna Newcomb Barkhimer, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM; Laura Mayeda, MD, MPH; Lisa Gill, PA-C and 16 others.
How much does WAPA Fall 2026 cost?
Registration starts at $390 and goes up to $625, depending on membership and registration date (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).