In-Person22.8 CE CreditsExhibit Opportunities
Musculoskeletal Galaxy 2026
Hosted by American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Jun 5–8, 2026 Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Health & Social Care
About This Event
The Musculoskeletal Galaxy conference is designed to provide physician associates (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) with a comprehensive foundation in orthopedics, covering conditions of the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. The four-day event features interactive orthopaedic sessions, optional hands-on workshops on splinting, casting, injections, and ultrasound, networking opportunities, and access to recorded sessions. The conference is ideal for clinicians new to the orthopedic specialty or those in family medicine, emergency medicine, or urgent care who encounter musculoskeletal conditions in daily practice.
Topics Covered
Trauma, Crisis & Emergency
Emergency Response (Sports/Fitness)
Neurology Stroke & Brain Injury
Neuro-RehabilitationNeuro-Musculoskeletal Assessment
Pain Management
Chronic PainNon-Pharmacologic ManagementNon-Pharmacologic Pain InterventionsPain Management
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Documentation / Record-Keeping
Venue
Registration & Fees
Continuing Education
22.8 CE Credits
Accredited by: AAPA
Main conference: 22.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Optional workshops: 4 AAPA Category 1 CME credits each. Not approved for Category A continuing education for certified athletic trainers.
Who This Event Is For
Industries
Health & Social Care
Professional Fields
Medical & Direct CareNursing & Advanced PracticeAthletic Training & Sports Medicine
Professions
PhysiciansPhysician AssistantAdvanced Practice Registered NursesNurse PractitionersRegistered NursesAthletic Trainers
Target Audience
Physician Associates (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), particularly those new to orthopaedics or working in family medicine, emergency medicine, or urgent care who see musculoskeletal conditions