Mountains Beyond Mountains
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Rocky Vista University Colorado Campus – Auditorium 2
8401 S. Chambers Road, Parker, CO 80134
Welcome to the 2nd Annual APAMSA Heal Summit!
We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual HEAL (Hepatitis, Equity, Advocacy, Leadership) Summit, previously known as the Annual Hepatitis Conference, will be taking place! Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine has partnered with APAMSA to bring you a day full of HEALing.
Each year, we strive to collectively engage in the global fight against liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C, and to raise awareness about health disparities and their impact within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) population.
The objectives of the conference are to raise awareness about the impact of liver diseases on the AANHPI community, to encourage future health care providers to advocate for policy changes to address various health disparities that the AANHPI community face, to provide opportunities for current health profession students to network with prominent leaders in AANHPI healthcare and to provide a venue for students to present their research on topics related to GI/hepatology, oncology, mental health, advocacy, and more!
Conference Information
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 | 8AM – 5PM Mountain Time
Location: Rocky Vista University Colorado Campus – Auditorium 2
8401 S. Chambers Road, Parker, CO 80134
Please note that this conference webpage is a work in progress. More information will be added as we get closer to the conference date!
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Schedule - Details will be Announced Soon!
MORNING
8:20-8:30: Welcome and Introduction
8:30-9:00: Opening Remarks
9:10-10:00: Keynote Speaker 1 (TBA)
10:10-11:00: Keynote Speaker 2 (TBA)
11:10-12:00: Outreach NDMP
AFTERNOON
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:00: Research Presentations
2:10-3:00: Breakout Sessions
3:10-4:00: Residency Panel
4:00-4:30: Closing Remarks and Award Presentation
Organization Booths (12:00-2:00 pm)
Stay tuned as we reveal more speakers!
Abstract Submission
Thank you for your interest in submitting your research for consideration for presentation at the 2nd Annual APAMSA HEAL Summit. We look forward to evaluating your hard work. We prefer research covering GI/Hepatology/Health Equity/Advocacy, but we also accept research related to AANHPI communities.
The poster session is tentatively scheduled for 1-2 PM. At least one author is required to give a presentation during this time. Poster awards will be given by our judges.
Deadline for Abstract Submission:
October 11, 2026 @11:59 pm CST
Final Abstract Decision Notification:
October 18, 2026 @11:59 pm CST
Poster Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026 @11:59 pm CST
Registration
- To register, please fill out and pay through the registration form.
- Both steps must be completed in order for you to be fully registered.
HEAL Summit Only
- Early Bird: $25 — register by Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Regular: $35 — register by Friday, October 23, 2026
- Late: $40 — register by Friday, November 6, 2026
HEAL Summit + Pre-Conference Social
- RSVP Required – register by Wednesday, October 30, 2026
- APAMSA will subsidize a part of the activity fee
- Social Location: Top Golf Centennial | 10601 E Easter Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Time: 7-9 PM MT
- Additional $15 for food only at Top Golf
- Additional $25 for food AND golf at Top Golf
Local Chapter Discount
- University/undergraduate students from Denver, CO, such as RVU (all campuses) and CU, are eligible to receive 20% off their registration fee
- Early Bird: $20 with discount — register by Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Regular: $28 with discount — register by Friday, October 23, 2026
- Late: $32 with discount — register by Friday, November 6, 2025
Group Discount
- Register as a group to receive a discount
- 5-9 people: 10% off total registration
- 10-15 people: 20% off total registration
Travel Subsidy
- To receive financial aid to attend the Hepatitis Conference, please fill out the travel subsidy application.
- Travel subsidies are awarded per chapter distance traveled
- Chapters with 10+ attendees are eligible to receive an additional $150 travel subsidy – Please email us at hepatitis@apamsa.org regarding the additional award.
Airline Options
- If you fly United Airlines to Denver between November 4 to November 10, you can use APAMSA’s code ZSR8940741 for a discount!
- Alternatively, if you are between ages 18-23, United Airlines offers a 5% discount if you book a flight via the United app as a MilelagePlus member.
Housing Information
- National APAMSA has secured discounted housing – Click here for the housing form.
- Location: Drury Inn & Suites Denver Near the Tech Center | 9445 E Dry Creek Rd, Englewood, CO 80112)
- Dates: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8
- APAMSA will subsidize the cost of the hotel stay for both nights, bringing the rate down to:
- $25 per person for 4 people to a room
- $33.25 per person for 3 people to a room
- $50 per person for 2 people to a room
- $100 per person for 1 person to a room
- Room assignments will be made based on gender identity and housing preferences to the best of our ability. You will receive a confirmation email with your assigned group by Monday, October 5, 2026.
Travel Time
- ~10 minutes away from the RVU campus venue
- ~1 hour by public transport from the airport OR ~35 minutes by ride share
Join our Discord server and check out the #heal-summit channel for announcements, live event updates, connecting with attendees, and addressing questions related to the conference!
Contact Us
Questions? Email us at hepatitis@apamsa.org.
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