DATE: October 8 – 10, 2015
LOCATION: Suncadia Resort ■ 3600 Suncadia Trail ■ Cle Elum, WA 98922 ■ (866) 904-6300
REGISTRATION: Registration will begin at 7:00 am on Thursday morn ing in the Pre-function area and will be available each morning of the conference. An administrative fee of $50.00 is withheld from all refunds. No refunds will be made after the course has begun.
Accreditation: This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 20.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the
Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.
This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.
WORKSHOPS: Workshops will be offered as an alternative to the main lecture hall and often run concurrently with lectures on a first-come, first-served basis. The workshops are limited to 30 registrants each.
THURSDAY
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OCTOBER 8, 2015
6:30 pm start Open to the first 50 people who register for the Fall Conference and RSVP for the dinner. The dinner and lecture will take place in the Victoria Room of the resort. This event is generously supported by Gilead Sciences.
Lecture : Diagnosis and Management of stable ischemic heart disease | Presented by: Cindy Hartsfield, PharmD
| Cody Sasek, MPAS, PA-C
4:30 – 5:30 pm The lecture will be presented as a game consisting of approximately 30 questions including key concepts and updates to the ACIP guidelines in Pneumococcal, TDap, Zoster and Influenza immunizations. The workshop will be based on implementation science and will review strategies for optimizing adult immunization rates and the completion of an ‘action plan’ handout. The workshop is free but please mark your registration form if you plan to attend.
FRIDAY
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OCTOBER 9, 2015
6:30 am start Another successful fun run/walk is scheduled to take place at 6:30 am . Please meet in the registration area at 6:15 am .
This is a free event. Walking as always is fine. Just bring running/walking shoes, shorts, and your great attitude.
 Please mark your registration form if you plan to participate . Free T-shirt to finishers.
Limited to 30 attendees  $40.00 to attend
3:30 – 5:30 pm Workshop: Musculoskeletal X-Ray Review with Orthopedic Case Studies | Carlos Vigil, PA-C
This 2-hour workshop will cover pearls in reading orthopedic xrays including when and what to order. MRIs will also be covered. In addition, orthopedic cases will be presented emphasizing appropriate vs inappropriate work up.
SATURDAY
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OCTOBER 10, 2015
7:00 am start Dr. Thomas Walsh will present “Male Sexual Dysfunction —What to ask, How to treat and When to Refer.”
Dr. Walsh is at the University of Washington and Associate Professor of Urology photo credit: Suncadia Resort

THURSDAY
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OCTOBER 8, 2015
7:00 – 7:50 am Registration
7:50 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:00 am am
9:00 – 10:00 am STD Review and Updates
Julia Dombrowski, MD
10:00 – 10:30 am EXHIBITOR BREAK
10:30 – 12 noon Diabetes Update-2015
Timothy Evans, MD, PhD, FACP noon – 1:00 pm Hosted Luncheon
(2015 Legislative and Regulatory Update)
Katie Kolan, JD
1:00 – 1:45 pm
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Pediatric ENT Emergencies
Russ Migita, MD
Pediatric Visual Diagnosis
Russ Migita, MD
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Welcome/Introduction
Suicide Risk Assessment: Tools for Providers
+ Resources for Patients
James Anderson, PA-C, MPAS and
Patricia Devine, MLS
3:00 – 3:30
3:30 – 4:30
4:30 – 5:30 pm pm pm
Shared Decision Making – The New Art of
Medicine
Russ Migita, MD
EXHIBITOR BREAK
Simple Solutions to a Simple Problem:
Why aren’t we doing better with Adult
Immunizations?
Cody Sasek, MPAS, PA-C
Workshop
1-hour Immunization Implementation
Cody Sasek, MPAS, PA-C
The lecture will be presented as a game consisting of approximately 30 questions including key concepts and updates to the ACIP guidelines in Pneumococcal, TDap, Zoster and Influenza immunizations. The workshop will be based on implementation science and will review strategies for optimizing adult immunization rates and the completion of an ‘action plan’ handout. The workshop is free but please mark your registration form if you plan to attend.
THURSDAY
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OCTOBER 8, 2015
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6:30 pm start DINNER PROGRAM/LECTURE
Supported by Gilead Sciences
Title: Diagnosis and Management of stable ischemic heart disease
Presenter: Cindy Hartsfield, PharmD
Open to the first 50 people who register and
RSVP for this dinner. The dinner and lecture will be in the Victoria Room of the resort.
FRIDAY
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OCTOBER 9, 2015
6:30 am start 5K FUN RUN/WALK
Meet in the Lobby at 6:15 am
8:00 – 9:00
9:00 – 10:00 am am
ID Case Studies Including HIV
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Meena Ramchandani, MD
Common Breast Conditions
Joy Bucher, MD
10:00 – 10:30 am EXHIBITOR BREAK
10:30 – 12 noon noon – 1:00 pm
Neurologic Case Studies
Eric Kraus, MD
Hosted Luncheon
1:00 – 2:00 pm
2:00 – 3:00
3:00 – 3:30 pm pm
Good Cough, Bad Cough
Bill Davies, PA-C, RRT
General Sleep Review for Primary Care
Cristina Zappoli Ryser, PA-C
EXHIBITOR BREAK
3:30 – 5:00 pm
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Cardiology Case Studies
Kelley Branch, MD, MS
Concurrent Workshop
Carlos Vigil, PA-C
Workshop: Musculoskeletal X-Ray Review
with Orthopedic Case Studies: This 2-hour workshop will cover pearls in reading orthopedic xrays including when and what to order. MRIs will also be covered. In addition, orthopedic cases will be presented emphasizing appropriate vs inappropriate work up.
AbbVie Inc, Amgen, ASL Sinus Dynamics Tag Pharmacy, Astellas Pharma US, Boehringer Ingelheim, Department of Labor and Industries,
Gilead, Grifols, Intralign, Lilly USA, MEDA, Merck, Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Providence Health and Services, Sanofi,
Shriners Hospital Spokane, The Brain Injury Association, United States Army Reserve Healthcare, Wilderness Medical Staffing

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SATURDAY
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OCTOBER 10, 2015
7:00 – 8:00 am ( the only breakfast served on Saturday )
Male Sexual Dysfunction — What to ask, how to treat, and when to refer
Thomas Walsh, MD
8:00 – 9:00 am
9:00 – 10:00 am
Shoulder Pain – Making the Right Diagnosis
Fred Huang, MD
Everything you Wanted to know about the
Microbiome but were Afraid to ask
Michael Saunders, MD
10:00 – 10:15 am BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 am Care of the Skin
Robin Hornung, MD
11:15 – 12:15 pm Abdominal Pain
Janet Walker, MD
12:15 pm
12:30 – 3:00 pm
CONFERENCE ADJOURNS
WAPA Board Meeting
Open to all WAPA members
Please RSVP at the registration desk.
James Anderson, PA-C, MPAS
Teaching Associate
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Kelley Branch, MD
Assistant Professor in Cardiology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Joy B. Bucher, MD
Associate Member
Department of General Internal Medicine
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Patricia Devine, MLS
Network Outreach Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Pacific Northwest Region
Seattle, WA
Julia Dombrowski, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Public Health – Seattle & King
County HIV/STD Program
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Timothy Evans, MD, PhD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, MEDEX NW
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Robin Hornung, MD
Dermatologist
Everett Clinic
Everett, WA
Fred Huang, MD
Valley Orthopedic Associates
Fellow of the American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons
Renton, WA
Katie Kolan, JD
Director, Legislative and
Regulatory Affairs, WSMA
Seattle, WA
Eric Kraus, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Russ Migita, MD
Clinical Director, Emergency Services
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
UW School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Meena Ramchandani, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Cristina Zappoli Ryser, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Pulmonary and
Sleep Medicine Department
Group Health Cooperative
Seattle, WA
Cody Sasek, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor and Academic Director
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE Michael Saunders, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Digestive Disease Center
Division of Gastroenterology
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Carlos Vigil, PA-C
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
Group Health Permanente
Tacoma, WA
Janet Walker, MD
Staff Physician, Urgent Care Clinic
Providence Medical Group
Spokane, WA
Thomas J. Walsh, MD
University of Washington
Associate Professor of Urology
Seattle, WA
SPRING RECERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSE AND CONFERENCE
WAPA is proud to be hosting its 27th Annual Recertification Review course and Spring Conference at the Seattle Airport Doubletree
Hotel on April 23-26, 2016. Approximately 35 CME hours will be applied for through AAPA along with self assessment credits.
Mark your calendar and join us.
FALL CME CONFERENCE
WAPA will be hosting the 2016 Fall conference at The Davenport Hotel in Spokane, September 29 – October 1, 2016. Please join us in Spokane, Washington!

Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922 email: www.suncadiaresort.com
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Reservations: (866) 904-6300 n
Cut off date for the WAPA group rate is Monday, Sept. 7, 2015.
Please let the reservationist know you are with the WAPA conference for the special rate.
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Location:
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Accommodations:
A deposit of one day’s rate or your major credit card number must be received by September 7, 2015 in order to ensure room availability.
Nonsmoking rooms are available.
Check-in is 4:00 pm Checkout is 11:00 AM.
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Room Rates:
Lodge Deluxe Room: Single/Double * $149.00/night
* There is a resort fee of $20.00 per day which includes: in-room wireless internet, in-room coffee, self parking and access to swim and fitness centers.
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Driving Directions:
From Seattle: Drive east on I-90 for approximately 80 miles to the Roslyn/Salmon La Sac exit (exit 80). Turn left at the exit onto Bullfrog Road and follow the signs to
Suncadia.
From Sea-Tac Airport: Follow signs for I-405 north. Proceed until the I-90 interchange and take I-90 east toward
Spokane. Continue east on I-90 for approximately 80 miles to the Roslyn/Salmon La Sac exit (exit 80). Turn left at the exit onto Bullfrog Road and follow the signs to Suncadia.
From Spokane: Drive west on I-90 for approximately
215 miles to the Roslyn/Salmon La Sac exit (exit 80). Turn right at the exit onto Bullfrog Road and follow the signs to
Suncadia.
From Portland: Drive North on I-5 into Washington State.
Take exit 142A to merge onto WA-18 east toward North
Bend/ Auburn. Continue on Hwy 18 for approximately 28 miles then merge onto I-90 east via the ramp to Spokane.
Continue east on I-90 for approximately 55 miles to the
Roslyn/Salmon La Sac exit (exit 80). Turn left at the exit onto
Bullfrog Road and follow the signs to Suncadia.
Swim and Fitness Center
Our Swim & Fitness Center was designed to enhance year ‘round recreational opportunities at Suncadia, as well as provide healthy lifestyle options for the whole family. It features both indoor and outdoor resort activities for members and guests.
Prospector Golf Course
36 holes of golf. Stunning views. Incredible design. Immaculate conditions. All surrounded by the rolling pine forest and towering granite peaks of the sunny, eastern slopes of the Cascades. From beginner to advanced, and day outings to extended vacations, Suncadia offers the Northwest’s finest mountain golf experience. 3 courses to choose from: Prospector, Rope Rider and Tumble Creek. Please call 1-866-715-5050 for tee times.
Glade Spring Spa
Enjoy massages, body work, facials and couples’ spa treatments focusing on balance, relaxation and rejuvenation using a blend of natural ingredients, healing body techniques, and advanced skin care. The luxury spa treatment center features vichy shower rooms, and duo rooms, including one with a private outdoor bath and deck.
Contact Spa Concierge at 509-649-6470 to book your Glade Spring Spa experience.
Swiftwater Cellars
A boutique selection of wines includes inaugural releases of red and white Bordeaux blends and Syrah sourced from the Columbia
Valley, and a Pinot Noir from Oregon’s
Willamette Valley. Situated atop Coal Mine
No. 9 overlooking the Rope Rider golf course and features a tasting bar, restaurant, pro shop and special event facilities. Swiftwater Cellars’ wines are sourced from select vineyards in the
Pacific Northwest and tended to by veteran winemaker, Tony Rynders of Tony Rynders
Consulting.
photo credit: Suncadia Resort
Bring the whole family Fun for a weekend of fun and activities…
Contact the resort or email them at www.suncadiaresort.com
for more information.

Online Registration is available at: www.wapa.com
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Before
9/16/2015
After
9/16/2015
1-Hr Immunization Implementation Thurs. Workshop
Workshop is free, but please check box to attend.
WAPA Member $225.00 $250.00
Non-WAPA Member $325.00 $350.00
Apply $100 difference to a 1-year WAPA membership
2-Hr Workshop – Musculoskeletal X-Ray Review with
Orthopedic Case Studies
Workshop is limited to 30 attendees [  $40 to attend]
$ Total amount enclosed for both columns
Check here if you want all hosted luncheon meals vegetarian .
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Dinner Program/Lecture: available to the first 50 people who register and RSVP.
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Breakfast Lecture: Saturday, October 10th • 7:00 am – 8 am
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YES, I will be participating in the Friday morning ANNUAL 5K PA FUN RUN/WALK
( T-shirts for all race finishers ) T-shirt size: S M L XL
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