A Glimpse Into Summer

PEER-LED, PEER-DRIVEN CME BY THE SEA

The NCAPA Summer Conference provides PAs and NPs an opportunity to enhance their skills, stay up to date on innovative practices, and engage with their peers. 

The general sessions and workshops provide opportunities to explore best practices and new research while earning Category 1 CME credits.

This year's conference is offered as a hybrid event so individuals have the opportunity to register as in-person or virtual attendees. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Agenda

A detailed schedule can be found under the Agenda/Speakers tab.

GENERAL SESSIONS:

  • Our educational sessions are selected by a panel of PAs and are designed to cover a broad range of topics of interest to PAs and NPs in any specialty.
  • Attendees will have access to all general sessions for 90 days beginning the first day of the conference.   
  • In addition, Extended Access can be purchased for up to one year.  Purchase should be made during the registration process.

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS:

Workshops carry individual, separate registration fees. Each workshop attendee will receive a separate CME certificate emailed upon completion of the workshop.

BEACH ACTIVITIES:

After general sessions, join in various family activities, including the Kids Fun Run/5K Run, Sandsculpting, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Cornhole, and Trivia Night.

Registration Fees & Cancellations

  • Beginning in 2026, NCAPA is increasing the registration fee for attendees who choose to register on-site. Don’t wait to register on-site, take advantage of discount early bird rates by May 31, 2026. NCAPA strongly encourages attendees to register online before the conference dates.
  • NCAPA is offering a discount rate for retired NCAPA members. Please contact the NCAPA for additional information and to register.
  • DISCLOSURE: NCAPA may document the conference for promotional purposes. Your participation and your guests may be filmed or photographed at this event. Your registration is your consent for use of these images and recordings.
  • FEE OPTIONS/REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Can be found under the FEES tab.

Sessions will be available to view on-demand for 90 days in the Attendee Hub.  In addition, attendees have the option to purchase Extended Access to the recorded sessions for up to one year for an additional fee.  Purchase should be made during the registration process. 

After completing registration, you will be sent an email confirmation, payment receipt, and hotel information. Additional conference details will be shared with all registered attendees as necessary.

Accreditation & CME

  • PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 

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 38 AAPA Category 1 CME credits (29 general lectures + up to 3 optional workshops).  Approval is valid from 8/17/2026 to 8/21/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2015731.

  • NURSES/NURSE PRACTITIONERS

NPs can often claim AAPA Category 1 CME credit as continuing education with AANPCB and ANCC. AAPA recommends that NPs check with their certification/licensing authority to confirm that AAPA credit is acceptable.

Attendees should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Hotel Information

Hotel information and policies can be found under the HOTEL tab.

Event Details

WHEN

August 16, 2026 - August 21, 2026

WHERE

Embassy Suites

9800 Queensway Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

CONTACT US

conferences@ncapa.org

(919) 479-1995