4th Annual Erlanger Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Conference 2027
You're invited to Erlanger's Annual Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Continuing Education Conference at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's University Center.
Join us March 12, 2027 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga!
The 4th Annual Erlanger APP Conference brings together brings together nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals from Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and throughout the Southeast with a full day of professional development and continuing education credits in Chattanooga near Baroness Hospital on neighboring UTC's campus at University Center.
March 12, 2027 | Time: 8AM-4:30PM
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Conference Details
- Multidisciplinary Breakout Sessions
- Women's Health Panel Discussion
- Community Representatives On-site & Related Resources Provided
- Continuing Education Credits Available
Topics include:
- Treatment of Pediatric Patients on the Spectrum
- Urgent Orthopaedic Cases
- Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
- Provider Wellness
2027 APP Conference Keynote Dinner
The evening before the conference, we invite you to attend the Keynote Dinner with Roger Forgey, Thursday March 11th 2027 for an evening of networking and dinner at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown.
Roger D. Forgey, FACHE, is a retired healthcare executive, nurse practitioner, and Army Lieutenant Colonel with more than 40 years of experience in healthcare leadership. During his career, he served as CEO of multiple hospitals and held senior leadership roles with Erlanger Health System and other regional healthcare organizations. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Forgey has spent his career leading hospitals through growth, change, and crisis. Today, he enjoys sharing about life, leadership, healthcare, faith, and the issues that shape our communities.
APP Conference 2027 Schedule
| Time | Speaker / Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30am – 8:00am | Registration |
| 8:00am – 8:15am | Welcome |
| 8:15am – 9:00am | Auto Immune Diseases | Rheumatology |
| 9:00am – 9:45am | Documentation & Billing |
| 9:45am – 10:00am | Break & Vendors |
| 10:00am – 12:10pm |
Breakout Sessions Pediatrics 10:00am – 10:40am: When to Refer to Emergency Department 10:45am – 11:25am: NICU – Baby Talk 11:30am – 12:10pm: Treating Patients on the Spectrum Acute 10:00am – 10:40am: Endocrinology 10:45am – 11:25am: Urologic Oncology 11:30am – 12:10pm: Pulmonary Critical Care Ambulatory 10:00am – 10:40am: Urgent Orthopaedic Cases 10:45am – 11:25am: Gastroenterology 11:30am – 12:10pm: Preventative Screenings |
| 12:10pm – 1:00pm | Lunch & Vendors |
| 1:00pm – 1:45pm | Complex Cases |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Provider Wellness |
| 2:30pm – 2:45pm | Break & Vendors |
| 2:45pm – 3:30pm | Cardiometabolic Pharmacology |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Women's Health Panel Discussion Pelvic Floor | Bone Health & Density | Fitness |
| 4:30pm | Closing |
 A Great Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals
Registration, Questions, and Contact Information
We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown for March 11, 2027 through March 12, 2027. All attendees to the APP Conference that reserve by February 9, 2027 can enjoy the exclusive room rate. Reservations can also be made via our official website or by calling the hotel Directly. Please provide the "Special Rate" Group Code 90H.
If you're looking to STAY THE WEEKEND, we hope you'll explore our local attractions, arts and entertainment, or enjoy the great outdoors in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Erlanger 2027 APP Conference Frequently Asked Questions
The conference is designed for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals seeking continuing education and networking opportunities. Registration is open.
Yes. Continuing education credits are available for eligible attendees.
The conference will be held at the University Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, located at 650 E. 5th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Organizations and companies may register online using the Exhibitor Registration link and select a sponsorship level.
Topics include Pediatric, Acute, and Ambulatory: autoimmune diseases, pediatric care, orthopaedic emergencies, gastroenterology, provider wellness, cardiometabolic pharmacology, women's health, and more.
Yes, attendees can enjoy Early Bird pricing September 21st - October 1st, student pricing is available, and Erlanger employees receive discounted employee pricing when using the Attendee Registration link.
Erlanger is the region's only:
- Level I Trauma Center
- Academic teaching center, affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga
- Children's Hospital — the only hospital in the tri-state region devoted solely to children
- Teaching pediatric hospital in the region
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering 24/7 neuro-imaging, specialized surgeons, and the area's only Neuro ICU
- Level I accredited hyperbaric oxygen program — available 24/7 for wound therapy
- Trauma, general, and pediatric surgeons on duty 24/7 with round-the-clock coverage for orthopedics, plastics, and neurosurgery