Join colleagues from across the state and region at TAPA’s 50th Annual FallFest continuing medical education (CME) conference. The conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tenn.

Conference Program

TAPA’s CME Committee is hard at work planning a terrific agenda with top-notch speakers. Join us in October to learn about the newest advances in medicine, including the latest treatment guidelines and therapies. In the Exhibit Hall, enhance your knowledge of the latest products and services available to your patients as you network with exhibitors. 

Workshops

Workshops will be held throughout the day on Thursday, Oct. 22. Space is limited in each workshop to just 25 attendees, so register early to claim a spot!

• Fundamentals of Aesthetic Neurotoxins: PAs interested in learning more about using neurotoxins for aesthetic procedures will greatly benefit from this workshop. Attendees will learn about the mechanism of action, longevity, and spread of various neurotoxins and review facial anatomy as it pertains to on-label treatment areas for cosmetic neurotoxins. Workshop attendees will learn to perform an aesthetic consultation including pertinent medical history, contraindications, and facial movement analysis; develop an individualized treatment plan for neurotoxin injections based on patient's anatomy and goals; and provide education to patients on pre- and post-treatment instructions, outcomes, and potential side effects. (2 hours: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Fee: $75 

• Upper and Lower Extremity Physical Exam Lab: This 4-hour workshop will focus on physical exam techniques for upper and lower extremities. The workshop will be divided into two 2-hour blocks, with one block focusing on upper extremities and the other block focusing on lower extremities. This workshop is ideal for PAs who are interested in or new to orthopedics. Workshop attendees working in urgent care, primary care, and emergency medicine will also benefit from this review of exam techniques as they learn standard procedures and practice these skills. (4 hours: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.) Fee: $150 

• Ultrasound Workshop: During this workshop, PAs will learn the basic principles of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), including proper probe positioning and image acquisition techniques, performing focused ultrasound examinations relevant to primary care, performing and interpreting a focused FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) examination and integrating POCUS findings into clinical decision-making. This is an excellent workshop for PAs who may not have received POCUS training while in PA school. (2 hours: 1-3 p.m.) Fee: $75 

• BLS Certification/Recertification: Complete or renew your BLS certification at FallFest. Brush up on performing 1- and 2-rescurer CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED and bag masks use; rescue breathing; and performing the Heimlich maneuver. (2 hours: 3:30-5:30 p.m.) Fee: $75

PA Student Track

TAPA is pleased to once again offer programming specifically geared toward PA students. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Student Track will offer lectures designed specifically for PA students, as well as hands-on workshops featuring suturing, ultrasound techniques, and joint injections.

The day will conclude with TAPA’s Annual Challenge Bowl, where teams from PA programs from across the state will compete against one another and show off their clinical knowledge.

Annual Poster Session

Each year at FallFest, TAPA gives PAs and PA students the opportunity to present their research to their colleagues during the Annual Poster Session. Posters are displayed Friday through Sunday, and authors are present to talk about and answer questions regarding their work during breakfast from 7-8 a.m. on Saturday morning. Click here to download the Poster Session guidelines if you are interested in presenting this year.

Hotel Information

FallFest 2026 will be hosted at the Sheraton Music City. TAPA has negotiated a discounted rate of $199 single/double room, plus applicable taxes per night. The hotel is located at 777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214.

Reservations can be made by clicking here. The deadline to book in the TAPA block is Oct. 1, 2026. Hotel blocks often fill up before the deadline, so conference attendees are encouraged to book early to secure their rooms.

Registration Materials

To access FallFest registration materials, click on the links below:

Registration Form

Online Registration Form

PA Student Registration Form (coming soon)

PA Student Online Registration Form (coming soon)

We look forward to seeing you in October!

Conference attendees with disabilities and requiring special accommodations or assistance should notify both TAPA upon submitting a registration and the hotel upon making a reservation.

Click here for Exhibitor and Sponsor Information