Registration is open for our first ARC-PA Conference, held July 8-12, 2025, at the Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. This four-day event (with a fifth day of optional add on activities) is designed to go beyond understanding accreditation standards and focus on applying the standards to strengthen PA education and enhance program outcomes.
Why Attend?
- Gain firsthand knowledge of the ARC-PA accreditation policies, updates, and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous program improvement.
- Hear from ARC-PA Commissioners, staff, and fellow PA educators who will share their expertise on emerging trends, challenges, and solutions.
- Connect with peers, program directors, faculty, and accreditation professionals from across the country. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships that can enhance your PA program and career.
- Have direct access to ARC-PA representatives and experts who can address your specific concerns, clarify accreditation requirements, and offer practical advice tailored to your institution’s needs.
- Opportunity to earn up to approximately 28 Category I CME credits. The ARC-PA intends to apply for Category I credits through the AAPA.
Agenda
Conference Agenda – The conference offers four full days of dynamic expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities, equipping PA educators and administrators with the latest accreditation insights, best practices, and innovative strategies to enhance program excellence.
Additional sessions – Optional half-day opportunities are available to further deepen understanding and explore additional learning opportunities.
Putting Standards to Practice: Join this 3-hour interactive session designed to help you practically apply ARC-PA standards to your program through hands-on exercises and collaborative problem-solving. Led by experienced facilitators, this session provides a unique opportunity to engage in guided activities, receive direct feedback, and refine your approach to accreditation compliance and program improvement.
(Saturday, July 12th 9am-12pm. Maximum: 50 attendees)
Post Professional Doctorate Accreditation: This 3-hour session provides an in-depth introduction to the new post-professional doctorate accreditation process established by ARC-PA. Attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the steps required to achieve accreditation, along with an introduction to the standards and expectations for compliance. (Saturday, July 12th 9am-12pm. Maximum: 50 attendees)
NCCPA Educators Workshop: We are thrilled to be joined by representatives from NCCPA who will offer an opportunity for attendees to participate in their Educator’s Workshop. This workshop will explore how the NCCPA supports PA programs. Attendees will receive an overview of NCCPA’s exam programs and the exam development cycle. The session will also cover the various services and support provided by NCCPA staff, including a detailed walkthrough of the program-level reports available in the PA program portal, highlighting new features. Examples of how programs can utilize these reports and a discussion on additional reports needed to meet program needs will be provided. We will address the top ten frequently asked questions by PA programs and conclude with an open forum for attendees to ask questions.
(Saturday, July 12th 1pm-5pm. Maximum: 50 attendees)
Call for Presentations & Posters
While ARC-PA Commissioners and staff will lead most of the conference sessions, the ARC-PA seeks dynamic and innovative faculty members to submit applications for presentations and posters.
Complete information on format, guidelines, and submission can be found here: Call for Presentations & Posters.
Registration & Fees
Click the Registration Link to submit your registration information.
| Early Bird Registration | $1,800 | Ends April 18th |
| Standard Registration | $2,000 | Ends May 23rd |
| Add on Sessions: | ||
| Putting Standards to Practice Workshop |
$250 | |
| Post Professional Doctorate Accreditation | No fee. Additional registration required. | |
| NCCPA Educators Workshop | No fee. Additional registration required. | |
| Payment Deadline: June 6th |
Travel:
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and hotel arrangements. Air, hotel and other travel arrangements should not be made until confirmation of registration is received from the ARC-PA.
Accommodations:
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The conference guestroom rate at the Omni William Penn Hotel is $179 per night plus taxes and fees. The conference rate will be available July 4-15, 2025 (based on guestroom availability).
Once your registration is confirmed, please use this link to reserve your hotel room:
https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/pittsburgh-william-penn/arc-pa-conference
(Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card.) The ARC-PA has reserved a limited block of rooms, so make your reservation early. The conference guestroom rate will be available until June 16, 2025.
The hotel is 18 miles / 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
The hotel is 11 miles / 25 minutes from Allegheny County Airport (AGC).
Check-in: 3:00 pm. Check-out: 12:00 pm
Valet parking: $45.00. Self-parking is offered in the Mellon Square Parking Garage across from the hotel at $20 per day.
Questions: Email workshopinfo@arc-pa.org