Event Details
Date
Feb 7-28, 2024
Time
Wednesdays at 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Start and end times are subject to change
Location
This is a virtual workshop and will take place via Zoom.
New PA educators, whether in a faculty, clinical coordinator, or program director role, need skills and support to get the best start in their careers. The Jump Start virtual workshops bring the learning to you without the extra burden of travel costs.
Stepping into the role of faculty member is exciting and challenging, especially if you are new to education. Fortunately, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to education and are looking for guidance in becoming acclimated to academia and the role of educator. The topics covered in this workshop were identified as the most crucial for new PA educators as they take on the role of faculty member. You will meet with the facilitators and fellow participants in a series of virtual sessions covering the basic techniques and tools required for effective teaching. After this workshop, you will be equipped with new skills and knowledge, as well as a network of supportive colleagues.
This workshop and the wait list are full.
Upcoming workshops for new faculty include:
* Faculty Skills 101 (in-person) – April 2024
* New Faculty Jump Start (virtual) – additional dates later in 2024 to be announced
Schedule: Four weekly 2-hour virtual sessions. To make the most of the interactive virtual sessions, attendees should plan to complete 30-60 minutes of pre-work prior to each weekly session.
- Wednesdays at 1:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time: February 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024
CME: This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 2/7/2024 to 2/28/2024. AAPA reference number: CME-2010459.
Registration Fees
Registration/cancellation deadline: January 31, 2024
This event is open to all PAEA members. If you are unsure whether you are a member, please email us at membership@PAEAonline.org as soon as possible.
Member Price
* Early bird registration deadline: January 10, 2024
Member registration after January 10, 2024: $249
Schedule
| Wednesday, February 7, 2024 |
Session #1 |
| Wednesday, February 14, 2024 |
Session #2 |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 |
Session #3 |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 |
Session #4 |
Facilitators
| Name | Institution |
|---|---|
| Heather Bidinger | St. Catherine University |
| Mitzi D’Aquila | University of Southern California |
| Christopher Hanifin | Seton Hall University |
| Bobbie Morici | DeSales University |
Frequently Asked Questions
Experience and Equipment
The workshop registration fee includes access to the online course materials and participation in live virtual sessions where you will engage with the facilitator(s) and your colleagues. Depending on the workshop, you will participate in a combination of presentations, large group discussions, breakout sessions, and interactive guided activities. To make the most of the interactive virtual sessions, attendees should plan to complete 30-60 minutes of pre-work prior of each weekly session.
Workshop materials will be shared online and you will also have access to a dedicated Professional Learning Community for your workshop group. To access your account in the PAEA Member Community, please login or reset your password here.
You will need a desktop or laptop computer with internet access and a headset (or a microphone and speakers) to communicate with the facilitators and your fellow workshop participants. You are also strongly encouraged to use a webcam during the workshop. Please note that it is not recommended to use a tablet or mobile device as this will limit your ability to fully participate.
Participants will use Zoom to join the live virtual workshop sessions. We recommend that you install Zoom on your desktop or laptop computer prior to the workshop. You can test your computer’s connection to Zoom at https://zoom.us/test. If you have any difficulty, please consult with your IT department for assistance setting up your computer.
You will need an active Zoom account using your program email address to join the live virtual sessions. If you already have a Zoom account through your program, simply use that email address to log in to Zoom. If you do not already have a Zoom account, you can create a free account using your program email address on this webpage: https://zoom.us/signup. Please make sure you are able to log in to Zoom prior to your first live virtual session.
PAEA encourages all PA faculty and staff to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accessibility accommodation or have questions about the physical or virtual access provided, please contact workshops@PAEAonline.org at the time of registration or at least one week in advance of the event.
CME and Attendance
Yes. Event organizers plan to apply for AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Please refer to the workshop descriptions for the specific CME information related to each workshop.
For live virtual workshops, active participation in all originally scheduled sessions of the program is mandatory to receive full CME credits. Active participation in live virtual workshop sessions includes, but is not limited to, completing required pre-work ahead of each session, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, and breakout sessions.
Certified PAs who meet the attendance policy requirements and complete the workshop evaluation survey will receive a certificate showing their CME credits after the workshop.
Policies
We understand that there may be circumstances that require you to change your plans. If this happens, here’s what you need to know:
- PAEA encourages you to designate a substitute in your place if you cannot attend. Substitutions will be honored at any time up to the start of the workshop. No-shows are not eligible for refunds. To substitute one registrant for another, please email us at workshops@PAEAonline.org.
- Cancellations must be received by email (workshops@PAEAonline.org) by the stated cancellation deadline for the workshop in order to receive a refund (minus a 10% administrative fee). Refunds will be processed within two weeks of the workshop start date.
- No refunds will be issued for any reason for cancellations received after the cancellation deadline.
- If you need assistance, you can contact us at workshops@PAEAonline.org.
These policies apply to all registration types.
PAEA reserves the right to cancel any programming or session. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the workshop, PAEA will refund registration fees but is not responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses of any kind.
Facilitators and speakers are subject to change without notice.
PAEA Workshop attendance is intended for and limited to those directly involved in PA and/or medical education. Vendors and third-party representatives will be prohibited from attending any of the workshops. If a vendor or third-party representative registers for a workshop, PAEA reserves the right to cancel the registration without reimbursement of registration fees.
For virtual workshops, you may choose to participate in the workshop visually or with audio only. If you participate visually, your image will be received by and available to all participants, and you are agreeing that your image may be used at any time, without further notification, in PAEA printed materials, websites, social media, and for other marketing purposes.
This code of conduct outlines the expectations for all attendees and participants, including all members, facilitators, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers. Cooperation is expected from everyone throughout the workshop and at all workshop events, whether or not officially sponsored by PAEA.
PAEA Workshops are offered to a national audience and are intended to provide education, networking, and collaboration in the PA education community. We value the participation of each member of the PA education community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. PAEA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees.
Violations are taken seriously, and event organizers will actively enforce this code.
Expected Behavior
PAEA expects workshop participants to communicate professionally and constructively, whether in person or virtually, handling dissent or disagreement with courtesy, dignity, and an open mind, being respectful when providing feedback, and being open to alternate points of view. Likewise, PAEA expects that any sharing of information about the organization or any event, attendees, or participants via public communication channels be shared responsibly and in a way that clearly distinguishes individual opinion from fact.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for any PAEA event.
Unacceptable Behavior
PAEA does not tolerate harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, speakers, or PAEA staff in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal or written comments and negative behavior, either in real or virtual spaces, including those that are related to or are based upon gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. Harassment also includes display of sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, and unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention. Workshop participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any PAEA event venue, including education sessions, workshops, social gatherings, and within social media channels. Sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers may not use sexualized language, images, activities, or other material, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
Be careful in the words that you choose. Remember that sexist, racist, and other exclusionary jokes can be offensive to those around you. Excessive swearing and offensive jokes are not appropriate for PAEA events.
If a participant engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
Thank you for helping to make PAEA Workshops welcoming, friendly events for all.
Reporting Inappropriate Behavior
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a PAEA staff member.
For in-person events, you may also contact venue staff and ask to be put in touch with the PAEA event manager. Event staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to help them feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.