CME Conference
SCAPA 2026 CME Conference
October 7–11, 2026
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928
SCAPA CME Conference
Product Theater Sponsors
Acella Pharmaceuticals delivers high-quality, affordable medications across multiple therapeutic areas to support everyday patient needs. Our portfolio spans thyroid health, dermatologic care, women’s health, gastrointestinal support, nutritional supplementation, and common respiratory needs. With a focus on reliability, accessibility, and patient well-being, we are committed to providing solutions that help people feel and live better.
Psychiatry
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) conditions that have limited treatment options. Through development of therapeutic options with novel mechanisms of action, we are transforming the approach to treating CNS conditions. At Axsome, we are intensely committed to developing products that meaningfully improve the lives of patients and provide additional therapeutic options for physicians.
Enjoy a beachside setting while connecting,
learning, and growing with your PA colleagues!
Make the most of your in-person experience at the SCAPA 2026 CME Conference at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island with extra opportunities to connect, learn, and unwind. Product Theater Breakfasts and Lunches (pending sponsorships) will be offered throughout the conference, giving attendees a chance to enjoy a meal while exploring valuable industry insights. These complimentary events require advance registration, with confirmations shared before the conference.
On Friday evening, October 9, gather at the Beach Pavilion for a laid-back SCAPA Cookout from 7-9 pm. SCAPA members attend at no charge, with guest and children’s tickets available for a family-friendly night of great food and coastal fun.
Members are also encouraged to attend the SCAPA Member Meeting on Saturday, October 10, from 1:35-2:05 p.m. for important academy updates, meaningful connections, and a chance to strengthen your professional network.
This is the ideal way to meet your CME requirements while soaking up the coastal charm of one of South Carolina’s beautiful beaches.
Agenda and CME information
Click here to download the agenda.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 34 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 10/7/2026 to 10/11/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2016536.
An additional 1.5 credits will be provided by the France Foundation.
Registration Fees
Registration options:
- In-person – full event or daily
- In-person + Live Streaming – full event or daily
- Live Virtual
SCAPA will deliver a live in-person conference at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.
Virtual and In-person + live streaming attendees will be provided access to the virtual event platform ahead of the CME Conference.
Workshops are optional and only available in-person. Live streaming and virtual access are not provided.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
Register before July 1, 2026, and save $50 with Early Bird pricing on In-Person, In-Person + Live Stream Access, and Live Virtual registrations.
| SCAPA 2026 CME Conference | In-Person | In-Person + Live Stream Access* | Live Virtual* | |
| SCAPA Member (Fellow/Associate/Affiliate) | $595 | $795 | $850 | |
| Nonmember PA/NP | $695 | $895 | $950 | |
| Military Rate – Provide military ID at check in | $495 | $695 | – – | |
| Daily Rate (SCAPA Member) | $200 | – – | – – | |
| Daily Rate (Nonmember PA/NP) | $225 | – – | – – | |
| SCAPA Student Member (full Conference) | $149 | $249 | ||
| Student Track (Saturday 10/11) | $35 | – – | – – | |
| Early Bird Discount (before July 1st)** | $50 | – – | – – | |
| Late Fee (after September 1st) | $100 | – – | – – |
OTHER FEES
| 5-hour BLS Workshop | $250 |
| 3-hour Workshops (Beginner Suture for Licensed Professionals Only) | $149 |
| 3-hour Student Workshop (Beginner Suture for Students) | $75 |
| 3-hour Ultrasound Workshop | $149 |
| 2-hour Demystifying EKGs | $99 |
| Extra Adult Cookout Ticket | $50 |
| Child’s Cookout Ticket | $25 |
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY:
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Invoices paid more than 30 days after issue may incur a late charge.
No refunds will be given for Virtual Only Registration. No refunds will be issued after September 15, 2026. Refunds for In-Person registration must be requested in writing by the deadline. In-Person attendees may choose to convert to Virtual Live registration and pay the difference in fees.
* Attendees must watch sessions live between October 7-11, 2026; includes post-conference access to recorded sessions.
** Full conference registration (in-person or virtual) only. Not valid on military, daily, or student rates.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
130 Shipyard Drive
Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928
Start planning your SCAPA CME experience and book your stay at the discounted rate of $219 (plus taxes & fees) before September 11, 2026!
Complimentary self-parking. Valet may be offered during peak season.
Nearby Airports:
- Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) – Located 8 miles and a 15-20 minute drive from Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island Airport is the only commercial service airport on Hilton Head Island. Recent terminal expansion has increased airport capabilities and amenities. View ground transportation options.
- Savannah Airport (SAV) – Savannah International Airport is 47 miles and a 1-hour drive from Sonesta Resort. View ground transportation options.
SCAPA encourages attendees to book through our official hotel block. Reservations made outside this block, including through third-party platforms, may incur additional fees.
Corporate Partner Program – Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsor and exhibitor registration is now open! SCAPA has a variety of support opportunities, from exhibit spaces to product theatres and beyond.
Thank you for considering this event. Your partnership provides vital financial support for the new and ongoing educational needs of our PAs and NP guests, in turn allowing them to offer the best healthcare options for their patients and practices.
This year, SCAPA is offering opportunities to participate as break sponsors, along with pre-conference e-blasts distributed to registered attendees ahead of the event.
Support options start at $250, and custom solutions are available. Download the prospectus for details or contact SCAPA with questions.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY:
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Invoices paid more than 30 days after issue may incur a late charge.
No refunds will be given for Virtual Only Registration. No refunds will be issued after September 15, 2026. Refunds for In-Person registration must be requested in writing by the deadline. In-Person attendees may choose to convert to Virtual Live registration and pay the difference in fees.
* Attendees must watch sessions live between October 7-11, 2026; includes post-conference access to recorded sessions.
** Full conference registration (in-person or virtual) only. Not valid on daily or student rates.
SCAPA CME Conference
Product Theater Sponsors
Acella Pharmaceuticals delivers high-quality, affordable medications across multiple therapeutic areas to support everyday patient needs. Our portfolio spans thyroid health, dermatologic care, women’s health, gastrointestinal support, nutritional supplementation, and common respiratory needs. With a focus on reliability, accessibility, and patient well-being, we are committed to providing solutions that help people feel and live better.
Psychiatry
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) conditions that have limited treatment options. Through development of therapeutic options with novel mechanisms of action, we are transforming the approach to treating CNS conditions. At Axsome, we are intensely committed to developing products that meaningfully improve the lives of patients and provide additional therapeutic options for physicians.
Gold Exhibitors
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) conditions that have limited treatment options. Through development of therapeutic options with novel mechanisms of action, we are transforming the approach to treating CNS conditions. At Axsome, we are intensely committed to developing products that meaningfully improve the lives of patients and provide additional therapeutic options for physicians.
At Johnson & Johnson we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. We strive to not only innovate across MedTech and Innovative Medicine but to improve access and affordability to lifesaving and life-enhancing treatments and medical solutions around the world. We are able to do this because for more than 80 years, our commitment to helping people has been built into our mission statement and purpose.
Silver Exhibitors
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical business. The company is committed to excellence in the research, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. AstraZeneca aims to transform the lives of patients with improved outcomes and a better quality of life.
Bronze Exhibitors
Since its founding, Alnylam has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a new class of approved and investigational medicines for transthyretin amyloidosis, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and others. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics are a clinically validated approach for the treatment of rare diseases with unmet medical need and prevalent diseases. Alnylam is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information, please visit www.alnylam.com.
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIP) is a diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to its mission of “Serving Patients, Improving Lives” by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and high-quality therapeutics.
Boston Scientific is dedicated to collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop a broad portfolio of meaningful innovations that improve outcomes, reduce costs, increase efficiencies and most importantly help more people in more places around the world live longer, healthier lives.
Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) is a leading provider of insurance solutions and risk management resources for physician assistants/associates (PAs) and other healthcare professionals. Proudly endorsed by 40+ professional associations, HPSO helps protect your career from malpractice lawsuits and licensing complaints.
By channeling efforts into the research and development of new drugs, Sumitomo Pharma aims to realize this Mission and provide innovative and useful pharmaceuticals to people in Japan and around the world.
We are committed to contributing to the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people in three disease areas – Oncology, Psychiatry & Neurology (CNS), and Other areas (urological diseases, gynecological diseases, rare diseases, infectious diseases, etc.) – as well as in such modalities as small molecules and regenerative medicine/cell therapy.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Medical Services (MED) safeguards the health and well-being of America’s diplomatic community. MED assigns physician assistants, family nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, physicians, and medical laboratory scientists to U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to provide primary health care services to U.S. diplomats and their eligible family members. We offer a workplace that values and rewards leadership, collaboration, innovation, and offers personal and professional development. Each day, our employees make a difference. Visit careers.state.gov to learn more.
Exhibitors
AbbVie
At AbbVie, our people are dedicated to putting patients at the center of everything we do. Every breakthrough, every innovation, and every step forward is inspired by the real lives we touch—working together to improve health and bring hope to individuals and families around the world. Get to know the passionate people who make up AbbVie and the difference we strive to make, one patient at a time.
Charleston Southern University
The CSU PA program educates compassionate and highly motivated individuals in a Christian environment who excel in providing patient-centered care, practicing as an interprofessional team, serving as leaders in their communities and advancing the PA profession. Charleston Southern’s College of Health Sciences is committed to providing our students with an education based on contemporary scientific research, practical application, and the skill set to help them excel in their future professional endeavor.
Area 62 - South Carolina Alcoholics Anonymous
A community resource to help the alcoholic recover.
FUJIFILM Sonosite
Every FUJIFILM Sonosite ultrasound machine is inspired, informed, and improved by thousands of hours working side-by-side with clinicians, physicians, and professionals on the front lines of care. Our portfolio consists of intuitive, dependable, user-friendly and easy-to-maintain devices configured to your pursuit of answers.
Prisma Health
Prisma Health, with one of the largest medical groups in the country, serves more than 1.6 million patients annually and manages over 550,000 lives in South Carolina and Tennessee. Prisma Health Medical Group employs more than 3,600 providers to deliver care across 19 acute and specialty hospitals, 3,131 beds, and 320 physician practice sites. Together, we work to set the standard of quality care in our communities and train the next generation of medical professionals.
AtriCure
AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 37 million people worldwide.
Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications and post-operative pain management.
North Greenville University DMSc Program
Advance Your Career with the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) at North Greenville University
Designed for working healthcare professionals, North Greenville University’s fully online DMSc can be completed in as little as 12 months. Choose from concentrations in Advanced Clinical Practice or Medical Education while developing leadership, teaching, and clinical expertise. With flexible asynchronous coursework, faculty mentorship, and a scholarly capstone project, the NGU DMSc prepares graduates to lead in clinical practice, academia, healthcare administration, and professional education.
Bayer Healthcare
Bayer is a global life science company with more than 160 years of innovation behind us. Operating at the intersection of health and nutrition, we are committed to addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges and creating lasting value for people, communities, and the world around us.
Phathom Pharmaceuticals
We believe we can change the status quo of treatment for acid-related disorders.
Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment landscape and improving the lives of patients suffering from acid-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
SC Tobacco Quitline RVO Health
People who use commercial tobacco products are 3 times more likely to quit successfully using SC Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) services than by quitting on their own
The SC Tobacco Quitline (Call: 1-800–QUIT-NOW) offers free, 24/7 quit support to all SC residents. FREE over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy products (gum, patch, lozenge) are available if appropriate.
Future SCAPA CME Conference Dates and Locations:
2026 – October 7-11 at
Sonesta Hilton Head
2027 – October 6-10 at
Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston
2028 – October 4-8 at
Sonesta Hilton Head