8th Annual AAPA Spring Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2019 – Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale | 4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy S | Phoenix, AZ 85032
8th Annual AAPA Spring Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2019 – Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale | 4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy S | Phoenix, AZ 85032
This year’s host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale.
Overlooking Stonecreek Golf Club, this hotel is located in north Phoenix-Scottsdale.
Enjoy a lovely mountain view and a variety of nearby shopping and restaurants.
This year’s host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale. Overlooking Stonecreek golf club, this hotel is located in north Phoenix-Scottsdale. Enjoy a lovely mountain view and a variety of nearby shopping and restaurants.
Speakers
Schedule
Registration
Full Meeting
$725
*Stay offsite
$575
*discount applied for attendees staying at the host hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale or that live within a 60 mile radius
Full Meeting
$825
*Stay offsite
$675
*discount applied for attendees staying at the host hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale or that live within a 60 mile radius
$575
$725
$675
$825
About Phoenix
Weather to expect
Temperature
The weather is noticeably warmer and sunnier in Phoenix, AZ in April. Expect daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and evening temperatures in the low 60s.
Humidity
The relative humidity in Phoenix during April usually peaks at 43% in the morning then drops to 16% by late afternoon.
Sun & Rain
The sun’s rays reach the ground in Phoenix during 89% of daylight hours on average in April, and typically the sky is mainly clear. Every few years, Phoenix receives no rain in April. The rainiest Aprils get at least 0.3 inches (7 mm).
Travel, Transportation, and Parking
Transportation to/from Airport
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale is located 15 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Alternatively, the Scottsdale Airport is located just 5 miles away from the host hotel. Further details, including directions to/from either airport and information on transportation options and rates from PHX, can be found on the hotel’s website.
Hotel Parking
The hotel offers free self-parking (valet parking is not available).
Explore Phoenix
Hotel Reservation Details
The discounted hotel rate will end on March 15, 2019. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations early as we anticipate the hotel room block selling out quickly. If you are having trouble with hotel reservations, please contact us!
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Registration Fine Print
Registration Fine Print
Registration will open December 10, 2018, at 11 am CST. Registration is open until April 11, 2019, or until sold out.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO FIRST 125 REGISTRANTS. Space is limited for this smaller, condensed meeting, focused solely on CE. Register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!
A detailed confirmation will automatically be emailed to you once your registration has been submitted. Payment is only by Credit Card and is due at time of registration. The Cancellation Policy will be enforced once your registration is submitted (with or without payment). If you have any questions, contact the Central Office.
Registration Options & Fees
- Full Meeting: Fee includes access to all lectures, daily sponsors, and credits awarded based on attendance requirements. Registration includes breakfast all three days, lunch Monday and Tuesday, and Monday evening cocktail reception. Registrants have the ability to earn up to fifteen (15) PACE credits by attending all lectures. Register early as space is limited!
- Member – staying at host hotel or lives within 60 miles = $575
- Member – not staying at host hotel = $725
- Non-Member – staying at host hotel or lives within 60 miles = $675
- Non-Member – not staying at host hotel = $825
Registration Changes
An additional $50 fee will apply to ALL adjustments made to your conference registration after it has been received.
Cancellation Policy
All registrations submitted and received online are considered confirmed registrations. Written notice to cancel must be received via fax, mail, or email by March 4, 2019, to receive an 80% refund. No refunds will be given after March 4, 2019. For cancellations due to illness after March 4, 2019, a refund of 80% will be given with the submission of a physician’s note. If the AAPA cannot hold this meeting due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation or other emergencies making it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible to provide the facilities or to hold the meeting, each prepaid registrant will receive meeting materials electronically. Fixed meeting expenses will be paid from the pre-registration funds. Any remaining funds will be refunded to pre-registrants. The AAPA is not responsible for any other costs incurred by pre-registrants in connection with this meeting.
Questions? Contact us!
Tips for Employer Approval to Attend
Tips for Employer Approval to Attend
The AAPA understands that budgets can be tight, staffing can be short and time can be limited. Since the AAPA is the first choice for pathologists’ assistant-specific education, the AAPA wants all members to attend.
- Be armed with knowledge! Demonstrate the valuable information presented at the conference and how it will help you stay current in the field of pathology. Provide your employer with a schedule of the lectures (and workshops if applicable) that you plan to attend, and offer to present what you’ve learned to your coworkers upon your return.
- Come back with information! Plan to visit the exhibit hall booths/sponsors (and the product demonstrations if applicable) to get information on products or services that your lab needs.
- Provide information! Submit an estimate of travel expenses, including how you plan to keep these costs down (discounted shuttle vs cab, breakfast included in registration rate, etc.).
- Be helpful! Offer suggestions for providing coverage while you are at the conference.
- Use the AAPA! Apply for a travel grant. The AAPA has travel grants available to help cover the cost. Stay up-to-date with the latest opportunities and submission deadlines by updating your contact info and/or following us on social media.
- Shop for deals! Get the best discounted rates available for our events by registering early and booking your room early at the host hotel property.
Legal Information
Continuing Education Credits
The AAPA is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS PACETM Program. To be eligible to receive continuing education credit, you must have passed the ASCP BOC exam prior to this meeting To receive credit, you must arrive and sign-in within the first 10 minutes of the start of each and every lecture.
The maximum number of CE credits available at our 2019 Spring Meeting is fifteen (15).
Remember, a perk of being an AAPA member is automated ASCP credit transfer. Members who have provided their ASCP Customer ID will have their AAPA PACE credits earned at this meeting and all additional credits earned throughout the year, seamlessly transferred to their ASCP transcript each week.
Views & Opinions
The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the AAPA. The AAPA disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this meeting.


