Join colleagues from across the state and region at TAPA’s 49th Annual FallFest continuing medical education (CME) conference. The conference will be held Monday, Oct. 6 through Friday, Oct. 10 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, located at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) – the most visited national park in the United States.

 

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. 

Registration materials will be finalized in early June, so check back here for updates. 

Student Track/Pre-PA Student Track

TAPA is pleased to once again offer programming specifically geared toward PA students. The festivities will kick off on Sunday, Oct. 6 at a student mixer at 4:30 p.m. at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, followed by the Annual TAPA Challenge Bowl. The CME Committee hopes that by moving the Challenge Bowl to Sunday night, more students will be able to participate. And practicing PAs are welcome to attend and cheer on their alma maters!

Click here to download the Challenge Bowl team registration form and rules.

On Monday, Oct. 6, the Student Track will offer lectures and hands-on procedures on suturing, ultrasound techniques, and joint injections. The schedule is being finalized, so check back here for updates.

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 Monday through Wednesday, and authors are present to talk about and answer questions regarding their work during breakfast from 7-8 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Click here to download the Poster Session guidelines if you are interested in presenting this year.

Save the date, and 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. 

Upcoming FallFest Conference Dates

Save the date for future FallFest conferences:

  • 2026: Oct. 5-9