Knowledge with Foundational
Education for PAs
Available Dates
December 11-13, 2025 | Orlando, FL |
Enhance Your Knowledge in the Field of Mental Health
The inaugural Psych Congress PA Institute event, the official psychiatry meeting of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), is taking place December 11-13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, offering an opportunity for psych and psych-minded PAs to enhance their knowledge in the field of mental health. Brought to you by the educational leaders of Psych Congress in partnership with AAPA, PA Institute will provide PAs who have a focus in psychiatry and primary care with indispensable skills and knowledge crucial for their practice. The 3-day event will be offered in-person and via livestream, delving into fundamental topics ranging from psychopharmacology to psychotherapy, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric care. Join us and take the next step in becoming a leader in psychiatry - learn strategies to break ground on starting your own practice, navigate autonomy, and become an even larger piece of the solution to the mental health crisis.
The inaugural Psych Congress PA Institute event, the official psychiatry meeting of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), is taking place December 11-13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, offering an opportunity for psych and psych-minded PAs to enhance their knowledge in the field of mental health. Brought to you by the educational leaders of Psych Congress in partnership with AAPA, PA Institute will provide PAs who have a focus in psychiatry and primary care with indispensable skills and knowledge crucial for their practice. The 3-day event will be offered in-person and via livestream, delving into fundamental topics ranging from psychopharmacology to psychotherapy, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric care. Join us and take the next step in becoming a leader in psychiatry - learn strategies to break ground on starting your own practice, navigate autonomy, and become an even larger piece of the solution to the mental health crisis.
2025 Highlights
The only conference designed exclusively for PAs, providing cutting-edge education, hands-on skills, and a community of passionate peers - all focused on advancing psychiatric care. Join us this December in Orlando or via livestream to enhance your education in the field of mental health.
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150+
Attendees
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3
Days of Curated Education
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22
Presentations
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15+
Expert Faculty
The only conference designed exclusively for PAs, providing cutting-edge education, hands-on skills, and a community of passionate peers - all focused on advancing psychiatric care. Join us this December in Orlando or via livestream to enhance your education in the field of mental health.
Meet Our 2025 Co-Chairs
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Co-ChairMichael AsbachMichael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Psych-CAQ, is the associate director of interve... -
Co-ChairErin C CrownErin Crown is a Board Certified Physician Assistant with a Certificate of A... -
Co-ChairMercedes DodgeMercedes Dodge is a Board-Certified PA with a Certificate of Added Qualific... -
Co-ChairJames C Somers -
Co-ChairKevin N. WilliamsKevin N. Williams MS, MPAS, PA-C is the CEO and Lead Clinician at OnPoint B...
Partners
Join the Psych Congress Family
Our inaugural event will feature keynotes, a robust three-day agenda, networking opportunities, and the type of foundational education you need to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the field of mental health. This one-of-a-kind learning experience will delve into fundamental topics ranging from pharmacotherapy to psychotherapy. Walk away empowered with a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric care.
Who Should Attend?
PA Institute is designed and accredited specifically for PAs in psychiatry, PAs in primary care or anyone interested in learning more about or becoming a psychiatric PA.
