Veterans Affairs Physician Associate Association
2027 Annual Conference
Three days of clinical education, PA leadership, and networking with fellow VA PAs, just steps from the San Antonio River Walk.
March 8–10, 2027
San Antonio Riverwalk
Registration
Registration opens December 1.
Official conference registration will open through VAPAA’s WildApricot system. Registration rates, attendee details, and payment will be available there once finalized.
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Registration is now open.
Early-bird deadline will be announced soon.
Conference countdown
We will see you in San Antonio.
March 8–10, 2027 · Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Proposed AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply for 18 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the AAPA Review Panel. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.
Speakers
Our 2027 speaker lineup is coming soon.
We are finalizing the program for three days of clinical education and PA leadership. Confirmed speakers and session topics will be announced here.
45–60 minute sessionsSpeakers and agenda to be announced
Beyond the conference room
Make a little room for San Antonio.
Step outside the Drury Plaza Hotel and turn a conference trip into a memorable spring visit. History, culture, riverfront dining, galleries, and easy downtown walks are all close at hand.
Between sessions
Easy ways to enjoy the city
Stroll the River Walk, visit the Alamo and La Villita, browse galleries and shops, or settle in for a riverfront meal. March usually brings comfortable days and cooler evenings.
Official city guide
Visit San Antonio
Plan around the Alamo, UNESCO missions, museums, neighborhoods, dining, cultural experiences, and free attractions.
Explore San Antonio →
Official River Walk guide
Explore the River Walk
Find scenic boat tours, restaurants, shopping, arts and culture, events, and the Downtown, Museum, and Mission reaches.
Plan your River Walk →Getting to San Antonio
Fly into SAT. Stay by the River Walk.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 9 miles from the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Rideshare and taxis offer the most direct downtown trip; VIA Route 5 is the budget-friendly option to downtown.
From past conferences
The conversations that stay with you.
Connection, learning, and the shared purpose of serving those who served.
Your professional community
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