Times

Session Title

Speaker

7:15 AM - 7:55 AM

Breakfast Symposium

Challenging AD (Atopic Dermatitis) Expectations - Presented by AbbVie

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

Opening Remarks by MAPA President

Duncan Daviau, PA-C

8:10 AM - 9:00 AM

Management of Hypoxia

• To understand the clinical definitions of hypoxia versus hypoxemia
• To describe presentations of various etiologies of hypoxia in the ED/ICU
• To understand diagnostic approach to various etiologies of hypoxia
• To learn management and treatment of hypoxia
• To briefly describe and differentiate respiratory support therapies
  

Cole Turno, M.S., PA-C

9:00AM - 9:50 AM

Clinical Update on Heart Failure

• Define what Goal Directed Medical Therapy means
• Differentiate between types of Heart Failure
• Understand the pharmacotherapy for Heart Failure
• Understand when to refer to the cardiology
• Have an awareness of Advanced Therapies such as CardioMems
  

Michael Stewart, DMSc, MMS PA-C

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Break Symposium
Addressing the Glucagon Gap with Ready-To-Use Gvoke HypoPen - Sponsored by Xeris Pharmaceuticals

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Evaluation of Shoulder Pain

• Recognize & identify pertinent anatomy & anatomical landmarks associated with shoulder pain
• Review common chief concerns associated with shoulder pain
• Apply appropriate exam techniques & special tests specific for shoulder pain
• Review diagnostic imaging appropriate to shoulder pain
• Review differential diagnoses for shoulder pain
• Review treatment plans appropriate for specific shoulder pain diagnosis
  

Jay Geary, MSPAS PA-C
Associate Professor, MCPHS University Worcester
Clinical PA in Orthopedics

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Massachusetts Legislative Updates

Josh Merson MS-HPEd, PA-C,
MAPA Legislative Chair and Board of Director

11:40 AM- 12:20 PM

Visit Exhibits and networking

12:20- 1:10 PM

Lunch Symposium

12:30- 2:00 PM
(Additional $55)

Suture Workshop

• Discuss the basic principles of wound management, including appropriate preparation and approaches to closure
• Identify the appropriate suture material necessary to close a wound
• Demonstrate best practice for suturing both superficial and deep wounds, using a variety of suture techniques, including simple interrupted, running, mattress, subcuticular, and others
• Discuss an appropriate plan for wound care after suturing, when necessary tetanus prophylaxis, and follow up interval for suture removal
  
  

Jay Geary, MSPAS PA-C
Associate Professor, MCPHS University Worcester
Clinical PA in Orthopedics

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Trauma Informed Care

• Define trauma and the impact of trauma on the brain
• Identify three areas in which trauma has adverse affects on the brain
• Implement two principles of trauma informed care into practice
  

Lauren Eidt-Pearson, MSW, LICSW
Primary Care Behavioral Health Clinician, Barre Family Health Center
Instructor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMASS Chan Medical School

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Ye Olde Stethoscope and new advances in bedside cardiopulmonary auscultation and assessment

• Perform a complete (analog) cardiopulmonary evaluation.
• Accurately identify normal and abnormal heart sounds.
• Understand the possible use of bedside ultrasound in routine cardiovascular screening.
• List the pre-hospital and hospital uses of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in the urgent and emergent patient.
• Recognize limitations of technology in the evaluation of patients with skin of color.

Adam Broughton, MSc, PA-C
Assistant Clinical Professor 
Northeastern University
Department of Medical Sciences | Physician Assistant Program

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Exhibit and networking break

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Updates on Women's Health

• Review current guidelines on and evidence supporting screening methods and intervals for breast cancer and cervical cancer
• Discuss guidelines and evidence for STI screening, treatment, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in different age groups
• Review guidelines for termination of pregnancy in the first trimester
• Review physiology of menopause and the treatment options for its symptoms, including osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms, and mood/sleep complaints

Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

Instructor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA

Adjunct Faculty, Department of PA Studies

MCPHS University, Worcester, MA

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM

Closing Remarks

Duncan Daviau, PA-C

5:00 PM

Challenge Bowl