October 9, 2026 · College of Saint Mary, Omaha

Find The PAth
forward.

A one-day national gathering for anyone on The PAth — from pre-PA to seasoned PA — built to mentor, connect, and grow the profession at every stage of the journey.

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Gross Auditorium, 250 seats
Familiar Faces

You already know them from your feed.

Our keynote is Joseph, "The RaddestPA" — one of the most-followed PAs on social media. He's joined by other PA influencers who take the stage for live panels, speaking directly to attendees. They're not doing a guest spot. They're working PAs who show up because they want to mentor the next generation and give back to the profession that shaped them.

Keynote
Joseph, "The RaddestPA" — a name your feed already knows
3
Live Q&A panels with more PA influencers, open floor for your questions
1:1
Real mentorship, not a highlight reel
The Four Waypoints

Every PA's path runs through four stops.

The PAth is built around the moments that shape a career — from choosing this profession to leading it.

01

Learn

Getting into PA school and building the foundation.

02

Connect

Finding mentors, peers, and community along the way.

03

Grow

Graduating, negotiating your first contract, and building skill.

04

Lead

Facing burnout, finding longevity, and leading the profession.

Trail Map

An abbreviated day, still fully guided.

Check-in opens early. The morning runs keynote to panels, the early afternoon splits into breakout sessions, and the day closes with networking.

8:00 – 8:30 AM
Check-in
Grab your badge and swag bag before things kick off.
8:40 – 9:00 AM
Opening remarks
Matt Roesner, PA-C, welcomes the room and kicks off the day.
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Keynote: Joseph "The RaddestPA"
One of PA social media's biggest names opens the conversation.
9:40 – 11:00 AM
Q&A panel sessions
Three large-group panels covering Learn, Connect, Grow, and Lead — see panel details below.
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Breakout sessions
Smaller, focused sessions to dig deeper on the topics that matter most to you.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Networking & connecting
The day closes with open floor time to meet employers, speakers, and fellow attendees.

Light snacks are available throughout the day, courtesy of our generous sponsors.

Morning Panels

Three conversations, one path.

Each panel pairs the PA voices you follow online with the audience, live, for real Q&A.

Panel 01

The PAth to PA School

Application strategy, prerequisites, interviews, and what it actually takes to get in.

Learn + Connect
Panel 02

Staying on The PAth

Surviving PA school, graduating strong, and negotiating your first contract.

Grow
Panel 03

Leading The PAth Forward

Burnout, longevity, and what it means to lead in the profession.

Lead
Breakout Sessions

Zoom in on your stretch of the trail.

From 11:15 to 1:00, the day splits into smaller sessions built around the moments that define a PA career. You'll have multiple chances to move between rooms, so you're not locked into just one topic.

Standing out as an applicant

What actually separates a strong PA school application from the rest.

Succeeding in PA school

Study strategy, clinical rotations, and staying afloat once you're in.

Negotiating your first contract

What to ask for, what to watch out for, and common pitfalls new grads hit.

Navigating burnout

Recognizing it early and finding a sustainable pace in practice.

Switching specialties

How PAs pivot mid-career and what that transition actually looks like.

Session titles and facilitators will be announced soon.

Who It's For

Built for everyone on The PAth.

Wherever you are in the journey, there's a place for you here.

Pre-PA students

See what the path actually looks like — straight from students and PAs who've walked it.

Current PA students

Get face time with practicing PAs, ask real questions, and build your network before you graduate.

Practicing & veteran PAs

Reconnect with the profession, mentor the next generation, and meet employers building their teams.

Reserve Your Seat

One price. Worth a lot more back.

Between the swag bag and the CME credit, $20 doesn't stay $20 for long.

General Admission
$20
Flat rate — students, new grads, and practicing PAs
  • Keynote, panels & breakout sessions
  • Closing networking hour with employers & speakers
  • Seat in the 250-person auditorium
  • Swag bag with discount codes & merch deals worth $20+
  • Category 2 CME credit for practicing PAs
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