Upcoming Webinars
What's New in the ICU? Guidelines for Parenteral Nutrition Support in the Critically Ill
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 1pm EST / 12pm CST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Elisabeth Biggs, MS, PA-C, RD | Medical Science Liaison |Medical Affairs, Parenteral Nutrition
Liz joined Fresenius Kabi USA’s parenteral nutrition division as a Medical Science Liaison in 2023 serving the Midwest and Mountain West regions. Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition that are used to help care for critically and chronically ill patients. In her role on the Fresenius Kabi U.S. Medical Affairs team Liz establishes and maintains scientific relationships with academic researchers, physicians, and clinicians; develops and provides educational materials and presentations; and responds to product and pharmaceutical inquiries.
Liz is a physician assistant and registered dietitian with over 10 years of clinical experience. Prior to joining Fresenius Kabi, Liz worked as a physician assistant (PA) in the Advocate Aurora Healthcare system in both adult general surgery, and most recently she cared for patients of all ages in emergency medicine. Before her career as a PA, she spent 3 years as a nutrition support clinician managing enteral and parenteral nutrition in critical care units along with covering general medical floors at the University of Arizona Medical Center (now Banner University Medical Center in Tucson).
Liz obtained her Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Arizona and completed her dietetic internship at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Liz is a member of the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) including several state chapters, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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Extracellular Matrix Use in Surgery
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 12pm EST / 11am CST
This webinar program is currently under review for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Jessica Simon, MMS, PA-C
Jessica Simon is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with a background in clinical research and extensive experience in trauma, general, and colorectal surgery. A graduate of Ohio State University and Midwestern University’s Physician Assistant program, Jessica is now a dynamic Medical Science Liaison at Aroa Biosurgery, where she pioneers innovative solutions in surgical wound care.
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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Past Webinars
Nourish to Thrive: Empowering Healthcare Professionals Through Nutrition
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Erin Sherer, EDD, MPAS, PA-C, RD
Erin Sherer is a PA based in New York City. Her work experience as a physician assistant includes surgical critical care, emergency medicine, telemedicine, and PA education. In addition to being a PA, she is also a registered dietitian and is passionate about nutrition and fitness. She has been involved with AASPA since 2004.
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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Tracheostomies and the Physician Assistant
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 7:00–8:00pm CST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Scott P. Sherry, MS, PA-C, FCCM
Scott is certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. Completed an undergraduate bachelor of science degree in Emergency Health Services and received his paramedic certification in 1995 from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Served as a paramedic with New Castle County, Delaware EMS until 2000 when he entered Physician Assistant School. Graduated from Finch University of Health Sciences in 2002 with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Scott has been working as a Physician Assistant for over 20 years working in Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. Currently serving as the Sepsis Program Manager at Oregon Health and Science University.
Special Interests: Emergency Medical Services, Quality Improvement, Coding and Billing, Disaster Management.
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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Cervical Arthroplasty vs Arthrodesis Webinar
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 7:00–8:00pm CST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Michelle Dellene, MMS, PA-C, RYT
Michelle Dellene, PA-C is a Neurosurgical Physician Associate who is dedicated to delivering high quality care to her patients and highly valuable education to her students. With experience in trauma neurosurgery, aesthetics, general surgery, and robotics; Michelle Dellene PA-C has a unique background as a surgical PA. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science from the University of Florida in 2013 and a Master of Medical Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. During the COVID-19 pandemic she realized the need of healthcare provider healing and became a registered yoga teacher and lifestyle coach. While working as full-time PA and serving as President Elect of AASPA, Michelle also serves the healthcare population as an entrepreneur on the mission to Heal the Healers by delivering 1:1 coaching and private yoga sessions; bridging the gap between Eastern & Western Medicine.
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Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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Nutrition and Diabetes
Monday, February 27, 2023 | 12:00–1:00pm EST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Erin Sherer, EDD, MPAS, PA-C, RD
Erin Sherer is a PA based in New York City. Her work experience as a physician assistant includes surgical critical care, emergency medicine, telemedicine, and PA education. In addition to being a PA, she is also a registered dietitian and is passionate about nutrition and fitness. She has been involved with AASPA since 2004.
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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AASPA's Wellness Webinar
Monday, January 23, 2023 | 7:00–8:00pm CST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Michelle Dellene, MMS, PA-C, RYT
Michelle Dellene, PA-C is a Neurosurgical Physician Associate who is dedicated to delivering high quality care to her patients and highly valuable education to her students. With experience in trauma neurosurgery, aesthetics, general surgery, and robotics; Michelle Dellene PA-C has a unique background as a surgical PA. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science from the University of Florida in 2013 and a Master of Medical Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. During the COVID-19 pandemic she realized the need of healthcare provider healing and became a registered yoga teacher and lifestyle coach. While working as full-time PA and serving as President Elect of AASPA, Michelle also serves the healthcare population as an entrepreneur on the mission to Heal the Healers by delivering 1:1 coaching and private yoga sessions; bridging the gap between Eastern & Western Medicine.
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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Reimagining the M&M Conference
Monday, December 12, 2022 | 7:00–8:00pm CST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Alex Hannenberg, MD
Dr. Hannenberg was the 2010 president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and recently served as its Chief Quality Officer. He is senior research scientist at Ariadne Labs, a health systems innovation center at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Brigham & Women’s Hospital where he works on surgical safety programs including checklists for critical event management. He led the development of a simulation-based, low resource teamwork training project. He is a director of the national Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety. He was chosen by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation to deliver the annual Ellison C. Pierce Jr. Patient Safety Lecture in 2016.
In 2011, he joined with an international group of surgeons and anesthesiologists to create the Lifebox foundation, a charity focused on improving outcomes of surgery and anesthesia globally: “Saving Lives Through Safer Surgery.” He remains a trustee of the foundation.
He is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine.
He has been recognized for his work with ASA’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award and was elected to Honorary Membership in the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Non-Member Cost: $50
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Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | 12:00–1:00pm EST
This webinar program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the PA Review Panel. Live attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information.
Presented by Erin Sherer, EDD, MPAS, PA-C, RD
Erin Sherer is a PA based in New York City. Her work experience as a physician assistant includes surgical critical care, emergency medicine, telemedicine, and PA education. In addition to being a PA, she is also a registered dietitian and is passionate about nutrition and fitness. She has been involved with AASPA since 2004.
AASPA Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Student Cost: $30
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OR Etiquette for Students
No CME has been approved for this webinar.
Presented by Michelle Dellene MMS, PA-C, RYT
Michelle Dellene, PA-C is a Neurosurgical Physician Associate who is dedicated to delivering high quality care to her patients and highly valuable education to her students. With experience in trauma neurosurgery, aesthetics, general surgery, and robotics; Michelle Dellene PA-C has a unique background as a surgical PA. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science from the University of Florida in 2013 and a Master of Medical Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. During the COVID-19 pandemic she realized the need of healthcare provider healing and became a registered yoga teacher and lifestyle coach. While working as full-time PA and serving as President Elect of AASPA, Michelle also serves the healthcare population as an entrepreneur on the mission to Heal the Healers by delivering 1:1 coaching and private yoga sessions; bridging the gap between Eastern & Western Medicine.
Non Member Cost: $30
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Pre-PA Info & Coaching Seminar
Learn why PAs are in demand & rapidly growing!
Hear priceless tips to survive the admissions process.
CNN, Forbes & the US Department of Labor list the PAs as one of the fastest growing/highest paid careers for the future.
This event was hosted by AASPA and given by Surgical PAs, PA school faculty, & admissions experts!
Learn from the experts: become a PA!
Gerald Simons, PA-C
Gerald Simons (Jerry) has been involved in AASPA since he was in PA school. He was involved in the negotiations with the American College of Surgeons allowing PAs to become affiliate members as well as take ATLS and receive a certificate of completion (in the past, PAs took ATLS and were given a letter of attendance). He developed the very successful Pre-PA program and spearheaded the development of AASPAs winter conferences in January, which focused on POCUS training. He currently and Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University and teaches the AASPA fall suturing courses. After decades of in-hospital surgical PA practice, he has transitioned to private practice where he maintains an interest in the gut microbiome, hyperbaric medicine, and challenging wound care cases.
Stephanie Hull, EdS, MMS, PA-C
Stephanie Hull, EdS, MMS, PA-C has been a PA for over 18 years. Her clinical background includes emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and cardiac electrophysiology. She is the founding Program Director for the LMU-Knoxville PA Program in Knoxville, TN, which provides expanded training in surgical sciences to better prepare graduates for entry into surgical and hospital-based practice. She is a Doctor of Medical Science candidate and her research interests include the efficacy of on-boarding methods for new graduates and leadership pathways for PAs in health systems. In her free time, she enjoys hiking the trails of east Tennessee with her husband and sweet dog, Moxie.
Stephanie will present, “Phamacological Management of Abnormal Clotting and Bleeding”. Upon completion of this session participants should be able to explain the mechanisms of abnormal clotting and bleeding and discuss the use of antiplatelet, anticoagulant and fibrinolytic agents in these settings.
Margaret Holland, PA-C
Margaret Holland is a graduate of the George Washington University Physician Assistant Program. She currently practices as a surgical PA in Northern Virginia, in the specialty area of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. She has a special interest in pediatric congenital cardiac surgery and dreams of one day doing mission work in this field. In addition to being a PA, she is also a registered nurse and has experience as a teacher and academic tutor. She is passionate about working with AASPA's students and PAs, and desires to see them fulfill their dreams in healthcare. She has been involved with AASPA since 2015.
Non Member Cost: $30
Presented by Margaret Holland, MPAS, PA-C