Annual
The HAPS 39th Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA on May 21 – 25, 2025
The conference is split into two parts: Update Seminar and Workshops. However, attendees can go to both by registering for the entire conference. Or they may choose to only attend either the Update Seminar portion (Wednesday – Friday) at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, or the Workshops (Saturday and half-day Sunday) which will be held at the University of Pittsburgh. One thing to note is that the conference schedule has shortened slightly to end on Sunday, May 25th after lunch. This is to allow attendees time to travel home and save an extra night of stay if possible.
After 4/4/25, registration rates will increase. Scroll down for more details on registration rates.
Hotel Details
The host hotel for this meeting is The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The room rate in the HAPS block is for $179/night plus taxes and fees. The rate will be available until Thursday, May 1, 2025 or until the block is filled. The block typically fills before the deadline, so be sure to reserve your room.
Registration Details
Registration rates will increase after April 4, 2025. You can register online or view the paper registration form here. Please contact info@hapsconnect.org for any assistance.
| Entire Conference (Wed – Fri. Update and Sat./Sun. Workshops) Registration Covers: Welcome Cocktail Hour (5/21) Breakfast (5/22 – 5/25) Drinks with Exhibitors (5/22) Coffee Break (5/22 – 5/23) Closing Cocktail Hour (5/23) Lunch (5/24 – 5/25) Transportation to/from Workshops (5/24 – 5/25) Update Only Conference Registration (Wed – Fri.) Covers: Welcome Cocktail Hour (5/21) Breakfast (5/22 – 5/23) Drinks with Exhibitors (5/22) Coffee Break (5/22 – 5/23) Closing Cocktail Hour (5/23) Workshop Only Conference Registration (Sat./Sun.) Covers: Breakfast (5/24 – 5/25) Lunch (5/24 – 5/25) Transportation to/from Workshops (5/24 – 5/25) |
Exhibitor Details
Use the button below to view the HAPS 2025 Exhibitor Packet. The deadline to guarantee space is January 21st, 2025. Full payment is required to guarantee space. Please email ino@hapsconnect.org for more information. Booth space for 2025 is SOLD OUT! There are still plenty of sponsorship opportunities we would love to have your support on!
Fun-Run/Yoga Registration
HAPS is offering pre-registration for anyone interested in participating in the HAPS Fundraising Fun Run OR Yoga. All proceeds will go to HAPS. Make sure to pre-register for the event to receive a discounted rate! On-site registration for the run/yoga will increase to $20.
Refund Policy
Refund of fees requires an emailed request to info@hapsconnect.org no later than 5 business days before the start of the conference. Refund requests received prior to the conference may not be processed until after the conference end.
ADS Dissection Workshop
Want to gain more experience dissecting human donors? The HAPS Anatomical Donor Stewardship (ADS) Coaching Subcommittee will facilitate two different workshops this year in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. Participants will have the opportunity to dissect with support from ADS coaches, highlighting: dissection techniques, clinically-relevant discussions, and ways to approach variations or dissection and donor maintenance challenges.
Both sessions will take place from 8:30-10:30am (i.e., during the first two workshop sessions).
On Saturday, ADS will host “Getting ‘A-Head’ in Dissecting: Coach-Guided Dissections of the Head on Human Body Donors,” where participants can choose to do dissections related to plexuses or major joints.
On Sunday, ADS will host “Don’t Be ‘Disjointed’ When Dissecting: Coach-Guided Musculoskeletal Dissections on Human Body Donors,” where participants can choose to do dissections related to brain removal/cranial vault or spaces of the head and neck.
Registration for these is included with your conference registration, as well as the short shuttle ride to and from the anatomy lab from the main workshop building. We ask that participants pre-register to monitor the number of participants.
Cooperative Learning Workshop
New this year!
We are offering an exciting pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, May 21 from 9 AM to 3 PM hosted by Murray Jensen. This workshop will be free to attend and will be located in Lawrence Hall 200 at Point Park University. This is about a half mile walk away from the Wyndham Hotel. Attendees will be responsible for arranging for their own transportation.
Workshop Description: The foundation of most active learning strategies is student group work. While all HAPS members are well-qualified in anatomy and physiology, not everyone has experience in effectively utilizing student groups in their classrooms and labs. Forming and managing a cooperative learning environment can be challenging, but with proper background and preparation, it is achievable. This six-hour workshop will begin by exploring the history and theory behind cooperative group work and will then introduce two common teaching methods that employ student groups: cooperative quizzes and guided inquiry lessons. By the end of the workshop, participants will be well-equipped to conduct cooperative quizzes and manage guided inquiry lessons.
Registration will be capped at 40 people.
The workshop is currently full, but you can sign up for the waitlist by clicking the register button above.
Conference Guidelines
Use the links below to view important policies pertaining to presenters and attendees alike.