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Leading a PA program is about more than understanding accreditation standards. It is about leading people, navigating institutional dynamics, making difficult decisions, and finding your voice as a leader. 

This interactive symposium is designed specifically for PA Program Directors.  During this event, we will move beyond the mechanics of accreditation to address the real-world issues and challenges of leading a PA program. Through facilitated discussions, practical strategies, and shared experiences, participants will explore topics such as: 

  • Engaging institutional leadership: Building effective communication and relationships with senior institutional officials and advocating for the needs of the program. 

  • Managing and developing faculty: Setting expectations, addressing performance concerns, navigating difficult conversations, and building an effective team. 

  • Finding your voice: Overcoming the fear of speaking up, asking difficult questions, and communicating concerns with confidence and professionalism. 

  • Getting the support you need: Identifying resources, building internal support, and recognizing when and how to seek assistance. 

  • Becoming a more effective leader: Moving beyond day-to-day program management to intentionally develop the leadership skills needed to guide a PA program. 

  • Understanding the program director role: Exploring the responsibilities and institutional support necessary for effective program leadership, including expectations reflected in ARC-PA Standard A2.09. 

The symposium will provide an opportunity for program directors to engage directly with ARC-PA Commissioners and staff, learn from colleagues facing similar challenges, and participate in candid conversations about the realities of program leadership. 

Details

Start: March 6, 2027
End: March 7, 2027

JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, Lenox Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Lenox Road Northeast 3300
30326 Atlanta GA
United States

Hotel

The newly renovated JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead is located at 3300 Lenox Rd NE in Atlanta, GA. The hotel connects to the Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza in Atlanta, providing easy access to a variety of fine dining and shopping experiences.  LEGO® Discovery Center Atlanta, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta History Center, Centennial Olympic Park, SkyView Ferris Wheel and more are also nearby.

The Lenox MARTA station can be found just steps from the Lenox Mall, Atlanta hotel, and offers direct access to the city's best attractions and is approximately a 30-minute ride from the Jackson Atlanta Airport Station.


The conference guestroom rate is $209 per night plus taxes and fees. The conference rate will be available from March 4-14, 2027 (subject to guestroom availability). Reservations must be guaranteed by credit card.  The ARC-PA has reserved a limited block of rooms, so make your reservation early.  

The conference guestroom rate will be available for booking until February 12, 2027.

 

Booking Website:  https://book.passkey.com/e/51345381

 


Early Departure Fee:
The hotel may charge attendees (as liquidated damages and not a penalty) one (1) night's room and tax fee as compensation for the harm caused to the hotel by unscheduled early departures.  An Early Departure Fee may be charged only if an attendee checks out of the hotel before the scheduled departure date without notifying the hotel at check-in of the change in scheduled departure.

Cost

Registration and Payment

The registration fee is $2,000 and includes:

  • Breakfast each day
  • Lunch buffet on March 6
  • Refreshment breaks
  • Access to workshop materials and resources

Registration closes February 5.

Payment may be made by credit card, ACH transfer, or check and must be received by February 12. Registrations for which payment has not been received by the deadline will be canceled.

 



Cancellation Policy
1. Registrants who are unable to attend an event for any reason may substitute, by arrangement with ARC-PA, someone else from the same institution with no additional expense, if the substitution is at least 3 days before the event.

2. If a registrant is unable to attend an event and a substitution is not an option, the following refund arrangements will apply:
      a. Registrations canceled 30 days or more before the event will be refunded 100%.
      b. Registrations canceled 15 to 29 days before the event will be refunded 75%.
      c. Registrations canceled less than 15 days before the event will be refunded 50%.

3. Refunds will be issued within 2 weeks after the event.

Event App

Event App

To enhance your experience, ARC-PA will be using EventMobi, our official event app.

EventMobi will serve as your central hub for everything you need  — helping you stay organized, informed, and connected.


What You Can Do with the Event App

With EventMobi, you’ll be able to:

✔ View the full schedule
✔ Access session descriptions and speaker information
✔ Receive real-time announcements and updates
✔ Connect with fellow attendees
✔ Access important conference materials

No printed program needed — everything will be available at your fingertips.


How to Access the App 

Visit our Eventmobi Resource Portal and log in with your registered email address.

or

Registered attendees download and access the EventMobi App.

EVENT CODE: PD2027

We encourage all participants to download the app in advance to ensure a seamless conference experience.

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