ARC-PA Conference 2027 Presentations 

LEVEL UP: Creating Meaning in Accreditation 

Call for Presentations

ARC-PA Conference Presentations 

The ARC-PA invites experienced and innovative faculty members to submit applications for presentations at our upcoming conference in July 2027. This is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, research, and insights with peers in the field.

• Why Present? This is an opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to the PA education community, and share valuable insights that can enhance the quality of PA programs nationwide.
• Who Should Apply? PA program faculty willing to share innovative strategies, tools, or approaches that have demonstrated measurable student, program, and/or accreditation success. We welcome submissions that showcase a wide range of personal backgrounds, life experiences, career stages, and practice environments.

Areas of Focus:  

• 1. Lead Fearlessly: Leadership & Culture
   Innovative approaches to leadership, team development, faculty engagement, communication, institutional support, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• 2. Elevate Learning: Curriculum & Innovation
   Creative approaches to curriculum design, teaching and learning, clinical education, technology and AI, competency development, learner engagement, and preparing graduates for evolving professional practice.
• 3. Measure What Matters: Assessment & Improvement
   Effective and innovative strategies for assessing student learning and program outcomes, analyzing meaningful data, demonstrating effectiveness, closing the loop, and using assessment to drive continuous improvement.
• 4. Level Up: Best Practices & Emerging Solutions
   Successful practices, new ideas, and practical solutions that strengthen programs and advance excellence—including student success, faculty development, operational effectiveness, technology, wellness, collaboration, and emerging challenges in PA education.

Presentation Formats: Selected presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their work in one of the following formats: 

• Focused Accreditation Brief (Presentations) 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&As) – Presenters lead discussions with attendees, enhancing their learning and shared experiences with others regarding a relevant topic in PA education.  (Max 2 presenters per presentation)
• Poster Presentation: Presenters(s) deliver their scholarly research and content in a poster format. During dedicated poster sessions, presenters can display their work in a visual format and engage in one-on-one discussions with conference attendees (Max 2 presenters per poster).

Submission Guidelines:

To apply, complete the Online Application Form.

The application will require:

1. Contact Information: Provide full contact details (name, email, institution, etc.) for every presenter.

• Presentation or poster title.
  
  
  • Identify the area of focus (Leadership, Curriculum, Assessment, Best Practices). 

• List the specific learning objectives for your session, outlining what participants will gain from attending.

• Submit an abstract (max 300 words) summarizing your presentation. The abstract should include the following sections:
  • Title
    • Background: Briefly outline the context of your research or project.
    • Description: Provide a brief overview of your topic or issue.
    • Methodology: Explain the methods or approach used in your work.
    • Results: Summarize the key findings or outcomes.
    • Discussion: Highlight key insights, implications, or discussions.
    • Conclusions: Provide a summary of the main takeaways from your work.
    • Significance: Describe the broader impact or relevance of your findings.
    • References: List 3-5 references in AMA style.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
• Notification of Acceptance: Submissions will undergo a review by a panel of ARC-PA representatives, considering relevance, innovation, clarity, and potential impact. Acceptance notifications will be sent by February 28, 2027. 
• Accepted presenters will receive one (1) night of hotel accommodations per presentation.