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Why Attend?
AMT’s Annual Meeting equips allied health professionals to take on new challenges and leadership roles that benefit both the individual attendee and the profession. At the AMT meeting you can expect to:

  • Update and expand your knowledge in the medical laboratory and medical assistant professions.
  • Strengthen your knowledge and skills of clinical lab and medical assistant techniques.
  • Connect with a diverse network of leaders.
  • Deepen your understanding of how AMT benefits our members and discover exciting opportunities to get involved!

Who Should Attend?
This meeting is for all AMT members and allied health professionals who are interested in growing their engagement with AMT. No matter what stage of your career, AMT’s Annual Meeting is key to your professional development journey.

  • Rising Stars: Attendees with a desire to get involved with AMT, and little or no prior leadership experience
  • Experienced Leaders: Attendees with prior experience as volunteer leaders who want more engagement and opportunities to develop new skills
  • Presiding Leaders: Attendees who have served as chair or president of a volunteer body, or as CEO or executive director, and want to perfect their leadership skills
Print Schedule Program Details CE Snapshot  
Board of Directors
Meeting Registration
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
12:00-4:00 PM
 

 

Registration
AMT Store

Opening Ceremony
Keynote Address
CE Sessions
First Time/New Delegate Orientation
CE Sessions
AMT Store
Welcome Reception

7:00 AM-4:00 PM
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8:30-9:00 AM
9:00-10:00 AM
10:30-11:30 AM
12:30-1:15 PM

1:00-4:00 PM
2:00-4:00 PM
6:00-9:00 PM
 
Registration
AMT Store
General Session
CE Sessions
CE Sessions
AMT Store
Awards Banquet
Awards Convocation
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
7:30 AM-1:00 PM
8:00-9:00 AM
9:00-12:00 PM
1:30-4:00 PM
2:00-4:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM
7:00-9:00 PM
 

 

Registration
AMT Store
Committee Meetings

Online Communication Committee: Social Media Workshop
District Meetings
Meet the Candidates
Voting/Delegate Changes/Help Desk
Electronic Voting Starts
Government Affairs
OGM/MOM Dinner (Invitation Only)
7:30 AM-12:00 PM
7:30 AM-12:00 PM
8:00 AM-9:30 AM 
8:00-9:30 AM
10:00-11:30 AM
1:00-3:00 PM
1:00-5:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:15-4:15 PM
6:30-8:00 PM

 

Voting/Delegate Changes/Help Desk
Armed Services Networking Breakfast
Town Hall
Electronic Voting Ends
AMT Annual Business Meeting
Board of Directors Organizational Meeting
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
8:00-9:00 AM
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:30-4:30 PM
4:30-5:00 PM
State Society Leadership Training
MLS-MLT EQS Committee Meeting
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Council Meeting 8:00 AM-5:00 PM  

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Registration Fees

Member

NonMember

Attendee Registration $295 $355
Includes access to all CE sessions and meetings Monday-Thursday, daily breakfast, refreshments, one (1) Welcome Reception ticket, and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. Social Events are NOT ELIGIBLE for expense reimbursement.
     
Student Registration $145  
Includes access to all CE sessions and meetings Monday-Wednesday, daily breakfast, refreshments, one (1) Welcome Reception ticket, and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket.
     
Guest Registration $110  
Includes admission to daily breakfasts and refreshments Monday-Thursday. If guests want to accompany an attendee to the Welcome Reception and/or the Awards Banquet, they must purchase a ticket. No admission to CE sessions or AMT business meetings.
     
Extra Social Event Tickets    
Welcome Reception (1 ticket) $25  
Awards Banquet (1 ticket) $75  
NOTE: Social Event tickets are NOT sold onsite at the Annual Meeting. Registered attendees and/or guests MUST purchase them via the online registration system. The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, June 27, 3:00 PM CT.
     
Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration $150  
Includes daily breakfast and refreshments, Welcome Reception, and Awards Banquet. No admission to CE sessions or AMT business meetings.
     

Attendee Registration

Registration includes admission to all the of the CE Sessions and meetings Monday-Thursday including daily breakfast and refreshments breaks. It also includes one ticket to the Welcome Reception and one ticket to the Awards Banquet. All attendees are expected to attend both social events. Social event tickets are not eligible for expense reimbursement and are not refunded from the standard attendee registration fee. If an attendee wants to bring a guest, the guest must have a guest registration and purchase a Welcome Reception and/or an Awards Banquet ticket separately.

Student Registration

Student registration includes access to all CE sessions and meetings Monday-Wednesday, daily breakfast, refreshments, one (1) Welcome Reception ticket, and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. Students may not attend Thursday events, including the Annual Business Meeting.

Guest Registration

Those attendees that are accompanying an AMT Delegate, or a registered attendee, can choose to purchase:

  • A guest registration that includes admission to daily breakfasts and refreshments Monday-Thursday. OR
  • Social event tickets if they want to attend the Welcome Reception and/or the Awards Banquet. Social event tickets are NOT sold onsite. OR
  • Both a guest registration and social event ticket(s). This option provides access to the daily breakfast and refreshment breaks and a ticket to either the Welcome Party and/or the Awards Banquet.

Guests are not admitted to CE Sessions or AMT Business Meetings.

Student Registration

Student registration includes access to all CE sessions and meetings Monday-Wednesday, daily breakfast, refreshments, one (1) Welcome Reception ticket, and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. Students may not attend Thursday events, including the Annual Business Meeting.

Extra Social Event Tickets

Attendee registration includes one (1) Welcome Reception ticket and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. If guests want to accompany an attendee to the Welcome Reception and/or the Awards Banquet, they must purchase a ticket. Note that social event tickets are not transferable to other attendees.

  • Social event tickets are NOT sold onsite. Tickets must be purchased via the online registration system.
  • The deadline to purchase extra Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet tickets is Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Guests are not admitted to CE Sessions or AMT Business Meetings.

Hotel Reservations

The 2024 AMT Annual Meeting is being held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, which is offering a special group rate of $159 per night. While the cutoff date has passed, they may still be able to accommodate Annual Meeting attendees. If you are still in need of accommodations, please try to book via the link below, and if you have any challenges, contact the hotel directly at (314) 655-1234.

Book Hotel

PLEASE NOTE: THE HOTEL IS 100% CASHLESS. ONLY CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED IN ANY OUTLET WITHIN THE PROPERTY.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Please note that your room may not be ready if you arrive earlier than Check-in and you may incur fees if you Check-out after the posted Check-out time.

The hotel is 100% non-smoking.

For more information on additional hotel policies & information, please click here.

If you have additional hotel-related questions prior to your stay, please contact the hotel directly at (314) 655-1234.

Air Travel

Purchase your air travel to and from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). The airport is located 20 miles from the hotel. If you are a delegate, you will receive specific instructions for making your airline and hotel reservations.

To/From the Hotel

You have a few options when you arrive in St. Louis to get to and from the airport. Please note that there is no airport shuttle provided by the hotel.

  1. Use a rideshare service like Lyft or Uber or a taxi to get to and from the hotel.
  2. As a resource, visit the following sites for more information on local recommended transportation options:

Parking

Annual Meeting attendees staying at the Hyatt will receive a 10% discount off published self-parking rates at the hotel. Please inquire at the front desk upon arrival. Visit the hotel website if you need other parking options near the hotel.

Local attendees are encouraged to check SpotHero for discounted parking options near the hotel:
SpotHero

Driving

Find driving directions online by using the hotel address:  315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, 63102

For more information about exploring St. Louis, visit https://explorestlouis.com/.

As a reminder, if you are traveling to the Annual Meeting for AMT business as a delegate, state leader, etc. need to follow the AMT Travel Policy. If you need more information about the Travel Policy, contact your state society or District Councillor.

AMT is excited to offer various sponsorship & tabletop exhibit opportunities for organizations interested in promoting their products and services to AMT Annual Meeting attendees.

Click here to view the current opportunities

If you have an interest in securing a sponsorship or exhibit spot, email AMTMeetings@americanmedtech.org.

 

The Virtual CE Conference is open from Monday, Sept. 9 – Friday, Oct. 11 (closing at 11:59 PM CST). Pre-registration is required by Sept. 8 at 11:59 PM CST.  

 

For those interested in community collaboration and networking, join the Virtual CE Conference Community from Monday, Sept 9 to Wednesday, Sept. 11. All CE sessions will be available to view until Friday, Oct. 11 at 11:59 PM CST. All sessions must be viewed in their entirety to claim CE.

 

  CE Hours Price
Virtual Annual Meeting CE Member Nonmember
All-Inclusive Event CE
21 $118 $147
    • General Session
      • Session 1: Influence, Impact & Empower
      • Session 2: Own Your Dream
    • Medical assisting track
    • Laboratory track
    • Leadership and professional development track
    • Allied health instructor track
Medical Assisting Track 7 $56 $70
    • Session 1: Triage Then and Now, Handling Mass Casualties in Today's World
    • Session 2: What do the Nails Say: Disorders and Diseases Associated with the Fingernail
    • Session 3: Virtues of Programmatic Accreditation
    • Session 4: DVTs and PEs
    • Session 5: Doughnut Holes and How to Fill Those Gaps
    • Session 6: Patient Information Charting Mistakes and the Consequences
    • Session 7: What You Need to Know about Kidney Stones
Laboratory Track 3 $24 $30
    • Session 1: Are You Sure You Are Safe? Preventing Workplace Acquired Infections
    • Session 2: Handling Those Tricky Specimens: Case Studies in Hematology
    • Session 3: Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions: It's More Common Than You Think
Leadership & Professional Development Track 3 $24 $30
    • Session 1: Emotional Intelligence for Healthcare
    • Session 2: Demonstrating Leadership: Leading a High-Performance Team
    • Session 3: Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace: Unveiling Diversity and Inclusivity
Phlebotomy Track 3 $24 $30
    • Session 1: Getting a Good Sample on the First Try
    • Session 2: Navigating the Challenges in Phlebotomy Collection
    • Session 3: Pediatric Phlebotomy: Across the Ages
Allied Health Instruction Track 3 $24 $30
    • Session 1: Teaching in Health Sciences
    • Session 2: Measurement, Assessment, and Improvement of the Brain's Synaptic Plasticity
    • Session 3: The Educator’s Toolbox: How to use Formative Assessments to Engage Students at the Start of Each Lesson

 

The AMT 2025 Annual Meeting Call for Proposals is now open! This is a significant opportunity to share your knowledge with the allied health community. Proposals are being accepted in one of the following curriculum tracks:

  • Allied Health Instructing
  • Dental Assisting
  • Medical Assisting
  • Laboratory
  • Phlebotomy
  • Leadership and Professional Development

Submit a Proposal

Helpful Information

  • Call for Proposals closes on Monday, September 30, 11:59 PM CT.
  • ONLY those proposals submitted via the online Call for Proposals form will be considered.
  • DO submit proposals for presentation at the Annual Meeting; DO NOT submit suggestions.
  • You do not need to be a member of AMT to submit a proposal.
  • There is no cost for submitting a proposal.
  • Proposals being submitted will be reviewed by AMT’s Scientific/Speaker Committee.
  • Final selections will be made in the first quarter of 2025. Speakers will be notified by March 2025.

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What are the dates for the 2024 AMT Annual Meeting?
The AMT Annual Meeting will be held Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, 2024.

Where is the Annual Meeting taking place?
The AMT Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, located at 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.

Who can attend the AMT Annual Meeting?
The AMT Annual Meeting is open to everyone, including allied health industry professionals, employers, program directors, and students. AMT welcomes guests of attendees to participate in some events. Guests and children are not permitted to attend continuing education (CE) classes.

Can I attend virtually?
Yes! An AMT Virtual CE Conference will be available for purchase in the coming months. Attend during the recommended schedule or take your time and complete the CE over the course of 30 days between September 9 and October 11, 2024.

Will there be an Exhibit Hall?
AMT is offering table space and opportunities to industry representatives to sponsor and showcase their product/organization in a large networking space, with lots of attendee traffic. Email amtmeetings@americanmedtech.org for more information.

What are the COVID-19 Protocols?
AMT is committed to providing a safe environment for annual meeting attendees, including following CDC guidance, and complying with state and local public health requirements. Attendees are encouraged to practice social distancing while attending the Annual Meeting. If exhibiting COVID-like symptoms, an attendee should seek medical attention and refrain from attending CE sessions, meetings, and social events.

Will there be an AMT Store at the Annual Meeting??
Yes. There will be a small supply of AMT items for sale The AMT store will be located near registration.

AMT Store Hours:
Monday, July 8: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 9: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 10: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

When will registration open?
Attendee registration is now open! Registration opened on Monday, March 11, 2024.

When does online registration close?
Online registration closes on Thursday, June 27 at 3:00 PM CT.

How much does it cost to register?
The member attendee registration rate is $295, the nonmember attendee rate is $355, and the student attendee rate is $145.

Attendee registration includes one (1) Welcome Reception ticket and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. If guests want to accompany an attendee to the Welcome Reception and/or the Awards Banquet, they must purchase a ticket.

The deadline to purchase Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet tickets is Thursday, June 27, 2024.

What is the deadline to cancel my registration?
The deadline to cancel your registration to avoid penalties is Thursday, June 27, 3:00 PM CT. No refunds are provided after that date/time. A $50 processing fee is applied to canceled registrations.

How can I avoid long lines at the registration desk?
Skip the long registration line and use your registration confirmation. After checking-in via our Annual Meeting computers, your printed badge and other registration materials are available for pick-up.

Where do I pick up my registration badge?
Pick up your registration materials at the registration desk in the Grand Foyer on the 4th floor. There will be signage to direct you.

Registration Hours:

  • Sunday, July 7: Noon – 4:00 PM
  • Monday, July 8: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 9: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 10: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Do I need to wear my badge while attending the Annual Meeting?
Yes. Plan to always wear your badge during the Annual Meeting. Your badge will have a QR Code that is needed for access to all CE sessions, social events, etc. Without it, entry to the event you are trying to attend may be delayed.

Are any social event tickets onsite in St. Louis?
Attendee/student registration includes one (1) Welcome Reception ticket and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. If guests want to accompany an attendee to the Welcome Reception and/or the Awards Banquet, they must purchase a ticket.

Can I purchase extra social event tickets onsite in St. Louis?
No. Tickets can only be purchased via the online registration system. The deadline to purchase extra Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet tickets is Thursday, June 27, 3:00 PM CT. Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets prior to the Annual Meeting.

Do I need to sign up for each CE session I would like to attend?
All the AMT CE breakout sessions are available on a first come, first-seated basis, including the keynote and general sessions. Please do indicate which CE sessions you are interested in, as it helps staff plan and coordinate the best room to hold each session.

Note that your Annual Meeting badge will need to be scanned to enter CE Sessions for tracking into AMTrax.

Do I need my badge to attend CE sessions?
Yes. Each attendee attending a CE session, including the keynote, general sessions, and breakouts, will need their badge to enter. Badges will be scanned, and your attendance will be recorded and tracked in AMTrax. Attendees will no longer need to sign an attendance roster. But for your attendance to be tracked, your Annual Meeting attendee badge will need to be scanned prior to each session.

What is the maximum number of CE hours I can earn?
You can earn up to nine (9) hours of CE depending on which sessions you attend. Credit for participation in the educational program at the AMT Annual Meeting is calculated per hour for certification maintenance purposes.

I live in Florida. Are the AMT Annual Meeting CE Sessions accepted in the state of Florida?
Yes. Credits earned at the AMT Annual Meeting are accepted by the state of Florida (CE Broker #50-2206. Note: If you have a Florida license number, please go to your My AMT Portal, select Update My Information, and enter it into the Professional License Number section at the bottom of the page.

I live in California. Are the AMT Annual Meeting CE Sessions accepted in the state of California?
Yes. Credits earned at the AMT Annual Meeting are accepted by the state of California (Provider #0061) for MLS, MLT, and RPT licensure renewal. Note: If you have a California Department of Public Health license number, please go to your My AMT Portal, select Update My Information, and enter it into the Professional License Number section at the bottom of the page.

Can my guest or spouse attend CE sessions?
No. Only Annual Meeting registrants can attend educational sessions and earn CE credit.

How do I track my CE Session attendance?
Your badge will be scanned while entering CE Sessions at the Annual Meeting. Your attendance will automatically be tracked in AMTrax. Attendees are still encouraged to keep track of which sessions they attended and to check AMTrax to ensure their attendance was documented.

Are CE Session Handouts available to download?
No. There are no attendee handouts.

Will I be able to fill out a session evaluation for each CE Session I attend?
Yes! Attendees will have the opportunity to complete an online evaluation for the overall Annual Meeting and for each CE session attended. Attendees will be sent an email from amtmeetings@americanmedtech.org with links to complete the surveys. Completing these evaluations helps to improve future meetings.

Who is eligible to vote during the Annual Business Meeting?
Credentialed AMT delegates will receive an electronic ballot from Electionbuddy.com via their email or text message on Wednesday, July 10 at 3:00 PM CT. The window for voting is open until Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 PM CT.

What if I have questions or need help?
Visit the voting/delegate changes/help desk where an an AMT staff member will be available to answer any questions or help with accessing the ballot. It is imperative that all delegates have a non-work-related email or cell phone number on file before the voting begins. Delegates can update their information by logging into their My AMT Portal.

A printed copy of the Annual Business Meeting reports will be available to delegates upon check-in and available online in the Delegate online community library.

Voting/Delegate Changes/Help Desk Hours:
Wednesday, July 10: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday, July 11: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

When and where is next year's Annual Meeting?
The 2025 AMT Annual Meeting will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 20-25.

How do I propose to present a CE session at the 2025 AMT Annual Meeting?
The 2025 Call for Proposals opens on Monday, May 20, and closes on Monday, September 30, 11:59 PM CT. NOTE: Only those proposals submitted via the online Call for Proposals form will be considered.

Submit a Proposal

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
If you have a question about the Annual Meeting, email amtmeetings@americanmedtech.org or call (847) 823-5169.

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