About this Event
The APP Symposium brings together leaders and innovators from across medical specialties to showcase the very best in advanced practice, fostering collaboration and professional networking. Our conference will highlight groundbreaking research, celebrate outstanding academic achievements, and inspire meaningful dialogue on the future of healthcare. At its core, the event reflects our shared commitment to education as a catalyst for change—empowering APPs with the knowledge, skills, and vision needed to transform patient care. Through exceptional clinical practice and a unifying mission, the conference serves as a powerful reminder of our collective ability to improve lives and shape the future of medicine. See you there!
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM
Opening remarks
🕑: 05:05 PM - 05:30 PM
APP of the year awards
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:10 PM
Building a winning team! the CHLA experience
Info: Paula Belson, PhD, CRNA, FAANA from Childrens' Hospital of Los Angeles shares her experience with developing the team that won the national advanced practice team award in 2025
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:35 PM
Saving our smallest patients, from bench to bedside
Info: Evan Giusto, NNP shares his experience with basic science and how his research changed national neonatal resuscitation guidelines
🕑: 06:25 PM - 06:50 PM
The juggling act: balancing clinical care and teaching
Info: Clinician and educator Michelle Touw, PA-C, Director of Clinical Education, PA School, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing discusses the intersection between service and science as an educator and clinical provider
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:25 PM
Panel discussion: Inspiring excellence at every level
Info: Joseph Galante, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Christine Williams, Chief Nursing Executive and Chief Informatics Officer share their thoughts on the future of healthcare and answer questions on how our advanced practice team can support our community
🕑: 07:25 PM - 07:30 PM
Closing remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
UC Davis Medical Center, Main Hospital, North Addition Office Building, Room 1001, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, United States
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