2025 MTAPA Conference and CME
University Center
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm MT - Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:15pm MT
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Info
Credits Offered
This event offers
16.0 CME credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 4/02/2025 to 4/04/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2012843..
Additional Information
Topics and Speakers
This premier general medicine conference offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to stay current with evidence-based, practice-changing advances in medicine. We encourage Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to submit a proposal and share their expertise on a topic of their choice.
To see the full list of speakers, please click above on the agenda tab
For pricing or to register now, click here or on the register tab above.
For event questions please contact us
- This is an in-person, live event. We do not have the resources to offer this virtually at this time.
- Registration cancellation requests received via My PA Network contact us page on or before Feb. 28th will receive a full refund minus 4% administrative fee; Cancellation requests received between Feb. 28 and March 19 will receive a full refund minus up to $100; Cancellation requests received after March 19th will not receive a refund.
Accommodations
We have negotiated a rate of $149 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Missoula. This is a courtesy block, based on supply/demand and availability. So please book early to receive the lower rate.
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Use online booking link here. **THIS LINK IS NOT MOBILE COMPATIBLE**.
- Group Name: MTAPA 2025
- Group Booking Code: MTA
- Dates 4/2/25 to 4/5/25
- Reservation via phone:
- 406-721-8550. Please have the group name (MTAPA 2025) and the Group Booking Code (MTA) available when talking to the front desk agent.
This hotel is a 20 minute walk from the University.
Additional Information
The Montana Academy of Physician Assistants is pleased to present its annual CME Conference live in Missoula, Montana.This event aims to offer informative, current, and relevant information for Advanced Practice Clinicians devised to stimulate thinking through didactic lectures, lively debate, complex case studies, and engaging workshops.
Invited faculty will present cutting-edge information on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common conditions, diseases, and problems.
The audience for the conference is physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals.
Parking
Parking is the biggest issue we'll face at this conference. As you know, parking at UM campus can be difficult, so plan to arrive early.
- Please use the daily parking pass option (purchase decal or use passport app in advance)
- or hourly pay option found at this site per attached: https://www.umt.edu/transportation-parking-services/drive/visitors/.
- This is also a 20-25 minute walk from the Holiday Inn downtown and the parking garage,
- or a quick Uber/Lyft from the same location if you choose not to park on campus (this last part was posted for attendees, I’m sure you’ll need to park close by).
Conference Planning Committee Members
- Steve Shepro, PA-C (term ends June 2025+)
- Troy Davis - PA-C, term ends June 2026+
- Diana Podlecki, PA-C- term ends June 2026+
- Lacy Walters, PA-C (replacing Maura DeShaw, term ends June 2025+)
Event Agenda
2025 MTAPA Conference and CME
Event Agenda
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm MT - Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:15pm MT
All times listed in
Mountain Time (US & Canada).
Download event agenda (PDF)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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10:00am - 11:15am
Vendors SET UP
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11:00am - 12:00pm
✅ Registration/Check In
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11:15am - 12:00pm
🍴LUNCH AVAILABLE
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12:00pm - 12:15pm
👋 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Lena Phelps, MTAPA President
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12:15pm - 1:15pm
🔷Advancing PA Practice in Montana: Navigating Success in the New Legislative Landscape
Marci Contreras, Ed.D., PA-C, Director UM PA Program
1.0 CE Credit -
1:15pm - 1:30pm
BREAK WITH VENDORS
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1:30pm - 2:30pm
🔷Let’s Save a Brain: Concussion Management and Our Communal Responsibility
Justin Shobe, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
2:30pm - 3:30pm
🔷Menopause Mini Course Part 1 (2 lectures total)
Tara Rothwell, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
3:30pm - 3:45pm
🔔BREAK WITH VENDORS
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3:45pm - 4:45pm
🔷NCCPA Update: Focus on recertification, new CAQs and research on Montana PAs
Alicia Quella, PhD, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
4:45pm - 5:45pm
🔷AAPA National Advocacy Update
Shannon Morey, JD
1.0 CE Credit -
6:00pm - 7:30pm
🎉Reception with Appetizers and Beverages, VENDOR AREA
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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7:00am - 8:30am
🍴BREAKFAST BUFFET AVAILABLE
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7:30am - 8:30am
2025 Legislative Remarks
Representative Jodee Etchart, PA-C
Join Representative Jodee Etchart, PA-C, for an insightful update on key legislative developments affecting physician assistants in 2025. This session will cover recent policy changes, advocacy efforts, and the future of PA practice. Gain valuable insights on how upcoming legislation may impact your profession and learn how to stay engaged in shaping healthcare policy
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8:30am - 9:30am
🔷Chronic Fatigue: Differential, Workup, and Management
Dr. Isaac Billings D.O.
1.0 CE Credit -
9:30am - 9:45am
🔔BREAK WITH VENDORS
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9:45am - 10:45am
🔷International Travel: Pre-and-Post-Travel Considerations
Isaac Billings MD / Joanna Billings MD
1.0 CE Credit -
10:45am - 11:45am
🔷Diabetes for the PCP: Screening, target goals and therapies.
Tyler Thorson, MD
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11:55am - 12:15pm
🍴Lunch Buffet OPEN
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12:15pm - 1:00pm
✴️ Product Theater Luncheon Presentation
Acadia - Rett Syndrome
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1:00pm - 1:30pm
🔔BREAK
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1:30pm - 2:30pm
🔷Dermatology Cases from Rural Kenya
Charlotte L. Kutsch, MD, FAAD
1.0 CE Credit -
2:30pm - 3:30pm
🔷Understanding Modern Pain Science: How pain works, how to talk to your patients about it, and what you can do to help your patient's pain.
Samantha Schmidt, PT
1.0 CE Credit -
3:45pm - 4:45pm
🔷Incretin Therapy for Type Two Diabetes
Molly Quinn, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
4:45pm - 5:45pm
🔷Roundtable Discussion: Independent Practice Business
Troy Davis, PA-C, Larry Walker, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
6:00pm - 8:30pm
🍴Dinner at The Keep, INVITATION ONLY PLEASE RSVP
Dr. Matthew Weiss, Cardiology Sponsored by Community Medical Center Dinner Please see your email for this invitation and how to RSVP. Only 25 seats available
6:00 - 6:30 - Drinks and Appetizers
6:30 - Dinner
Friday, April 4, 2025
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7:45am - 8:45am
🍴BREAKFAST BUFFET AVAILABLE
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8:00am - 9:00am
MTAPA Membership Meeting
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9:00am - 10:00am
🔷Sepsis Care 2025, A Look Inside Pandoras Box
Todd Mohr, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
10:00am - 10:15am
🔔BREAK
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10:15am - 11:15am
🔷Cervical myelopathy: An Overview
Amy Tangedahl, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
11:15am - 11:30am
🔔BREAK WITH VENDORS
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11:25am - 11:45am
🍴LUNCH BUFFET OPEN
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11:45am - 12:30pm
✴️Product Theater Luncheon Presentation
Eli Lilly & Company, Mounjaro
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12:30pm - 1:00pm
BREAK
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
🔷The Ortho-Neuro Paradox: Life in the Spine Resource Center
Justin Shobe, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit -
2:00pm - 3:00pm
🔷Menopause Mini Course Part 2
Tara Rothwell, PA-C
1.0 CE Credit