Call for Presentations for Spring 2011 - San Antonio

 

Share your expertise at the TAPA Spring CME Conference  in San Antonio, Texas, February 2011.
 
  • Offer interactive case studies
  • Provide lists of clinical pearls
  • Discuss the latest cutting edge procedures or treatment options
  • Provide a thorough review for individuals preparing for the certification or recertification process
  • Demonstrate and facilitate hands-on practice of various techniques, clinical skills, or behaviors
  • Enhance your professional standing and add to your curriculum vitae
 
Either as an individual or as part of a group, you can become one of the PA profession's recognized experts. All submissions are reviewed and evaluated by a committee of your peers.
  • All speakers, panelists, workshop assistants, workshop instructors, and workshop chairs who are physician assistants must be current members of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants at the time of participation.
  • Presentations and workshops are scheduled throughout the TAPA Spring CME  Conference. Please do not submit a proposal unless you are able to appear on any day of the conference.
  • Complete the submission form online, or, you may complete and mail the downloadable form (PDF) to the address on the form. Illegible proposals will not be evaluated. If preparing your proposal on a computer, you may substitute the official TAPA Call for Presentations with one you prepare, but all information must appear in the correct order and follow stated limits.
  • Sales pitches for products or services disguised as CME proposals will be eliminated.
  • Mailed proposals must be received by TAPA no later than the deadline below; all mailed proposals must include one original and three (3) copies to be considered. A list of references is required to be considered.
  • Presentations range in length from 45 minutes
 
ALL PROPOSALS ARE DUE August 13, 2010.
 
 
 
Selection Criteria
Be sure to answer the following questions within your presentation proposal. Your proposal will be judged on the following selection criteria:
 
  • Is the information presented relevant and significant to a PA's practice?
  • Are the concepts introduced useful and practical? Balanced? Accepted practice? Cutting edge?
  • Is the scope of the presentation appropriate to the requested time limitation?
  • Is the instructional design creative, allowing for interaction among the participants?
  • Is there demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter?
  • Is the material presented logically?
  • Is there an effective use of audiovisual and multimedia equipment?
  • Is the scope appropriate for the physician assistant audience (years in practice, general, specialty)?

 

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *
Address
TAPA membership #
Phone Number

 

Proposal
All proposals are due August 13, 2010.
 
 
Presentation Title: *
Primary Speaker:
Primary Therapeutic Category:
Secondary Therapeutic Category:
Tertiary Therapeutic Category:

 

 
Instructional Method (check one most appropriate)
Lecture with Discussion
Panel Discussion
Small Group Discussion
Case Presentation
Roundtable
Hands-on Workshop

 

 
Learning Objectives (Complete this sentence: "At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to..."):

 

 
Program Description (75-100 words describing session content and format. Be as specific as possible. Workshop requests should include a list of ALL equipment and supplies required for a successful workshop):

 

 
Program Outline: A one-page outline of your presentation is required. You can cut and paste your outline to this form.

 

 
Tell Us About Yourself: Have you or one of your co-presenters given this specific presentation at another PA Conference? Please reply Yes or No. If yes, please specify when and where.

 

 
CV and References - Please copy and paste a current copy of your CV and a list of references for all suggested presenters.

 

Prior to finalization of the CME agenda, TAPA will correspond with the primary speaker only. Please list yourself as the primary speaker and list any co-presenters. Please remember that all PA speakers, panelists, workshop instructors must be current members of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants at the time of participation. A list of references with contact information is required for all submissions.

 
Primary Speaker Information: Name, Title, Organization, Address, Phone, Fax, Email
Co-Presenter #1 Information: Name, Title, Organization, Address, Phone, Fax, Email
Co-Presenter #2 Information: Name, Title, Organization, Address, Phone, Fax, Email