ARC-PA Conference Presentations

The ARC-PA invites experienced and innovative faculty members to submit applications for presentations at our upcoming conference in July 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, research, and insights with peers in the field. We look forward to your contributions.

  • Why Present? This is an opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to the PA education community, and share valuable insights that can enhance the quality of PA programs nationwide.
  • Who Should Apply? We invite innovative contributions from PA program faculty who have created or executed strategies, tools, or approaches to fulfill ARC-PA Standards.Share your expertise, research, and strategies to shape the future of the field.

Areas of Focus:

  • Innovative Practices in Addressing the ARC-PA Standards
  • Using Accreditation Feedback for Program Improvement
  • Building a Culture of Compliance

Presentation Formats: Selected presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work in one of the following formats:

  • Faculty Focus Presentations: Provide a 45-minute session consisting of a formal presentation, an interactive session, or a case-based discussion. Each session should equip attendees with practical, actionable strategies to implement in their own programs.
  • Poster Presentations: During dedicated poster sessions, presenters can display their work in a visual format and engage in one-on-one discussions with conference attendees.

Submission Guidelines:

To apply, complete the Online Application Form.

The application will require:

  1. Contact Information: Provide full contact details (name, email, institution, etc.) for every presenter. (Presenter information will be blinded to the review panel)
  2. Identify area of focus (Innovative Practices in Addressing the ARC-PA Standards, Using Accreditation Feedback for Program Improvement, Building a Culture of Compliance)
  3. List the specific learning objectives for your session, outlining what participants will gain from attending.
  1. Submit an abstract (maximum 300 words) summarizing your presentation. The abstract should include the following sections:
    • Background: Briefly outline the context of your research or project.
    • Description: Provide a brief overview of your topic or issue.
    • Methodology: Explain the methods or approach used in your work.
    • Results: Summarize the key findings or outcomes.
    • Discussion: Highlight key insights, implications, or discussions.
    • Conclusions: Provide a summary of the main takeaways from your work.
    • Significance: Describe the broader impact or relevance of your findings.
    • References: List 3-5 references in AMA style.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 4th
  • Notification of Acceptance: Submissions will undergo review by a panel of ARC-PA representatives, considering relevance, innovation, clarity, and potential impact. Acceptance notifications will be sent by May 2nd.

Bring your expertise and innovative ideas to help shape the future of PA education.

Submit your application today!