Physician Assistant (PA) Week runs October 6 to 12, celebrating the 200,000+ PAs who deliver 620 million patient interactions annually. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts recognizes PA Week with top PA CME courses taught by expert PAs including Jennifer Carlquist and Vanessa Smith. Three in-person CME conferences remain in 2026 (Orlando, Denver, Las Vegas), with up to 39 CME credits available per event. On-demand PA CME courses are also 20% off from October 4 to 12 with code Save20Now.
What Is PA Week?
Physician Assistant (PA) Week runs every year from October 6 to 12. It is a time to celebrate all that PAs have accomplished, highlight the care they provide, and elevate the profession. The PA profession is ranked the #2 healthcare job and is one of the fastest growing professions in healthcare, a reflection of the impact PAs continue to make across the industry.
This year, like every year, organizations like Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts are recognizing the exceptional care that more than 200,000 PAs deliver every day, nationwide. Together, PAs account for an estimated 620 million patient interactions annually. From prescribing medication to assisting in surgery to diagnosing illness, PAs treat patients in every specialty and setting. This #PAweek, we are recognizing how #PAsGoBeyond for patients and communities.
Why Learn From Top PAs Through PA CME Courses?
As a leading provider of continuing medical education (CME) for PAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and physicians, we are also big believers in the idea that learning from peers can be one of the most effective ways to turn a CME course into a day full of takeaways. Attendees can put those takeaways to use with their patients immediately.
PA CME courses taught by practicing PAs land differently. Expert PA faculty understand the clinical realities their peers face every day. That shared context means content feels directly applicable rather than theoretical, which is exactly what makes peer-taught PA CME courses so effective.
Meet the PAs Teaching Our 2026 PA CME Courses
As part of our remaining 2026 in-person CME conferences, we have two PAs who have been partnering with us for a long time. We are so grateful to have thought leaders like them working with us every year.
Jennifer Carlquist, PA-C, FMACP, ER-CAQ
Jennifer presents on cardiology and emergency medicine as a PA of over 18 years. Currently, she works in inpatient cardiology after previously spending 16 years in the emergency room. She was one of the first PAs in the country to earn the ER-CAQ and has authored papers for various urgent care journals. As a repeat speaker at state and national-level conferences, Jen brings real-world ER and inpatient cardiology cases into every session. You can catch her presenting PA CME courses at our remaining 2026 CME conferences in Orlando and Las Vegas.
Vanessa Smith, PA-C
Vanessa presents on orthopedics for Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, drawing on over 16 years of experience in orthopedic hand surgery. In addition to working alongside surgeons and holding an independent clinic managing non-operative hand and wrist injuries, she stays actively involved with research and quality improvement initiatives. Her roles also include acting as a liaison between orthopedics and referring providers, plus teaching.
She has given numerous lectures locally and at national conferences and webinars. Vanessa also leads regular in-services for primary care providers, residents, and students, with hands-on workshops covering splinting, casting, cast saw safety, and orthopedic pearls. In 2020, she became the first Advanced Practice Provider on the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) board of directors, where she served through 2023 and continues as an active member. Catch her teaching PA CME courses at our remaining 2026 CME conferences in Denver and Las Vegas.
Where to Take PA CME Courses In-Person in 2026
Ready to learn directly from some of our country’s leading PAs and other presenters? Register today for any of the three remaining in-person CME conferences. Attendees can earn up to 39 CME credits per event, including 26 in-person or virtual plus up to 13 free online CME credits after the conference:
- October 19-22, 2026: Orlando, FL
- October 27-30, 2026: Denver, CO
- November 10-13, 2026: Las Vegas, NV
Each location pairs expert PA-led instruction with a destination experience, giving attendees the chance to combine professional development with a working getaway.
PA CME Courses Online: Save 20% During PA Week
Would you prefer to earn CME online? Our on-demand content delivers the same speakers, engaging sessions, and best practices featured at our in-person CME conferences. That means online learners experience the same great content as in-person attendees, on their own schedule.
Even better, we are offering our on-demand PA CME courses for 20% off from October 4 to 12. Use code Save20Now at checkout to lock in the PA Week discount. The timing makes this the perfect week to invest in professional development while celebrating the PA profession.
How PA CME Courses Advance the Profession
Every PA CME course Skin Bones offers is designed to do more than check a licensure box. Peer-taught sessions elevate the entire profession by giving PAs the clinical knowledge, confidence, and connections to practice at the top of their license.
Beyond individual career growth, strong PA CME courses contribute to the broader healthcare workforce by preparing PAs to fill gaps left by physician shortages. The 220,000+ PAs practicing today provide an estimated 620 million patient interactions each year. The quality of PA CME directly shapes the quality of care patients receive.
Frequently Asked Questions About PA CME Courses
What are PA CME courses?
Ultimately, PA CME courses are continuing medical education programs designed for physician assistants to maintain certification, meet state licensure requirements, and advance clinical knowledge. In particular, the best PA CME courses are taught by practicing PAs who understand the clinical realities their peers face daily.
When is PA Week in 2026?
Notably, PA Week runs annually from October 6 to 12. Each year, the week celebrates the contributions of more than 200,000 physician assistants nationwide and highlights how PAs go beyond for patients and communities.
Who teaches PA CME courses at Skin Bones?
Currently, PA CME courses at Skin Bones are taught by expert PA educators including Jennifer Carlquist, PA-C, FMACP, ER-CAQ (cardiology and emergency medicine) and Vanessa Smith, PA-C (orthopedics). Additionally, both PAs have decades of clinical experience and are repeat speakers at state and national conferences.
How many CME credits can PAs earn at Skin Bones conferences?
To start, each in-person Skin Bones CME conference offers up to 39 CME credits. Specifically, that includes 26 in-person or virtual credits plus up to 13 free online CME credits after the conference.
Is there a PA Week discount on PA CME courses?
Absolutely. In fact, Skin Bones is offering 20% off on-demand PA CME courses from October 4 to 12 in celebration of PA Week. Use code Save20Now at checkout to activate the discount.
Where can PAs take CME courses in 2026?
Currently, PAs can take CME courses at three remaining 2026 in-person conferences: Orlando (October 19 to 22), Denver (October 27 to 30), and Las Vegas (November 10 to 13). Additionally, PA CME courses are available online through on-demand, virtual, and Encore Series options.
Why is peer-taught PA CME important?
Specifically, peer-taught PA CME delivers clinically applicable content from PAs who understand real-world practice. As a result, attendees leave with takeaways they can apply to patient care the following Monday, rather than theoretical knowledge that is harder to translate into clinical settings.
Thank You, PAs: Celebrate PA Week With Us
Thank you, PAs, for all that you do for our communities. Happy #PAweek. Every day, we see you going above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high-quality care, and we are proud to celebrate all that you do. #PAsGoBeyond
Whether you take in an in-person CME conference at a destination location, or via our online courses, like our Best of the Best of 2025, or virtual CME conferences, such as our Encore Virtual CME event series, you will learn from the best of the medical community as you earn CME credits, network, and gain knowledge on cardiology and emergency medicine, obesity, dermatology, diabetes, orthopedics, and men and women’s health. We also offer the best value per CME credit in the CME training industry.
Ready to invest in the best PA CME courses this year? Register for an in-person conference or save 20% on on-demand PA CME courses with code Save20Now through October 12, and take the next step in advancing your clinical practice.