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AMT’s 2023 Annual Meeting is this summer in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24-28. It will offer something for all allied health professionals. Reunite with colleagues, earn CE credit, network, and make new friends! Use this opportunity to reset, refresh and return to your day-to-day energized!

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Unable to join us in person? Select education sessions will be recorded and made available to all allied health professionals in early Fall 2023.

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Annual Meeting Location
The 2023 AMT Annual Meeting is being held July 24-28 in the home of the world's largest naval base and the North American Headquarters for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Norfolk, Virginia at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510.

Continuing Education

Earn up to 14 hours of CE throughout the course of two days, in five tracks including Laboratory, Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, Leadership and Professional Development, and Allied Health Instruction. All sessions provide 1.00 CE Hour unless otherwise noted.

Credits earned at the AMT Annual Meeting are accepted by the State of Florida (CE Broker #50-2206) and State of California (Provider #0061) for MT, MLT, and RPT licensure renewal. Please note that only laboratory-related sessions are eligible for credit in Florida.

Presentation handouts
No printed handouts will be distributed in education sessions. All meeting handouts will be available for download near the time of the Annual Meeting. An AMT log-in is required.

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
Registration is now Open! Register!

 

If your state society has NOT submitted their list of delegates to AMT and you register, AMT will not know how your registration is being funded. You are strongly encouraged to wait and register until AFTER your state has submitted your name as a delegate and your active status has been confirmed. The deadline for your state to submit is May 1. There will be plenty of space for attendees at all courses and events. The deadline for registration is July 17. No refunds or changes will be accepted following this date.

    Member NonMember Student
Attendee Registration   $295 $355 $10
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.
         
Guest Registration        
Daily breakfast and refreshment pass, Monday-Thursday
Welcome Reception (1 ticket)
Awards Banquet (1 ticket)
 
$110

$25
$75
 
 
 
All guests must register. Guests may select one of the three additional options including daily breakfast and refreshments, or one, or both social events. Guests are not admitted to CE sessions or AMT business meetings. 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 Monday, July 17, 3:00 PM CT
         
Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration        
Includes daily breakfasts and refreshments
 
$75

 
 
 
Sponsors/Exhibitors may receive a complimentary registration depending on the level of sponsorship. Intent to exhibit and sponsorship must be confirmed prior to registering.

Contact AMT Meetings for more information.

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.

Guest Registration
If you are attending the AMT Annual Meeting with a guest, they must register. Guests can choose to register for admission to daily meals, including breakfast and refreshments, admission to the Welcome Reception, and/or the Awards Banquet. Each registered guest will be provided a badge and must show their badge for admission to their registered events. Guests are NOT ADMITTED to CE Sessions or AMT Business Meetings.

Student Registration
Students attending the AMT Annual Meeting must register to participate in the Student Challenge Bowl and the student activities. Students may attend the Welcome Reception but must purchase tickets to attend the Awards Banquet.

New Student Day
AMT's first-ever student day is on Tuesday, July 25 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The morning event will be the Student Challenge Bowl and the afternoon will be filled with presentations on how to prepare a resume, how to interview, and other tips for success in a new allied health career. Please review all rules and details for the Student Challenge Bowl prior to registering your team. All students who wish to participate in the student day must register ahead of time and select participation activities, i.e., Student Challenge Bowl and/or education sessions. Click here to view the agenda.

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 register as a guest and purchase a ticket.

Social event tickets are NOT sold onsite, and tickets must be purchased via the online registration system. Also, they are not transferable from an attendee to another attendee, attendee to a guest, or guest to guest.

The deadline to purchase extra Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet tickets is Monday, July 17, 2023.

Hotel Reservations

 

The 2023 AMT Annual Meeting is being held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott which is offering a special group rate of $165 per night.

Reserve Your Hotel 

 

Ensure you make your reservation at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott on or after Monday, March 20. You will be charged a higher room rate if you make a reservation before March 20.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Please note that the hotel is 100% non-smoking.

Getting There

Air Travel
Purchase your air travel to and from the Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The airport is located 3 miles northeast of downtown Norfolk and 9 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 Virginia to get to/and from the airport. Please note that there is no airport shuttle provided by the hotel.

  • Use a rideshare service like Lyft or Uber or a taxi to get to and from the hotel.
  • As a resource, visit Shuttlefare that assists with local options to get to/from the airport.

Parking
There is off-site parking in the Main Street Garage, 0.1 miles away from the hotel. Attendees can also make use of valet parking at $30 per day. There is additional parking owned and operated by the City of Norfolk. Note that the prices do not include an additional 6 percent tax.

Driving
Find driving directions online by using the hotel address: 235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Places to Visit and Things to Do
Looking for things to do with your family or friends in Norfolk when you aren't learning or networking? Learn more at visitnorfolk.com.

Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration 12:00 - 4:00 PM
District Councillor Dinner Meeting 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Registration 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AMT Store 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Opening Ceremony 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Keynote Address 9:00 - 9:50 AM
CE Sessions 10:00 - 11:50 AM
CE Sessions 2:00 - 5:50 PM
Welcome Reception 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Registration 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AMT Store 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
General Session 8:00 - 8:50 AM
Student Challenge Bowl
8:00 - 10:00 AM
CE Sessions 9:00 - 10:50 AM
Student Workshop A
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CE Session 11:00 - 11:50 AM
CE Session
1:00 - 1:50 PM
Student Workshop B
1:15 - 2:00 PM
CE Session
2:00 - 2:50 PM
Student Workshop C
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Student Workshop D
2:45 - 3:30 PM
General Session 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Student Workshop E
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Awards Banquet 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Awards Convocation 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Registration 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
State President's & Vice President’s Leadership Forum 7:30 - 8:30 AM
AMT Store 7:30 - 12:00 PM
New Delegate Orientation 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Online Communication Committee: Social Media Workshop 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Bylaw Revision Information Session 10:00 - 11:00 AM
District Meetings 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Delegate Credentialing 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Meet the Candidates 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Electronic Voting Starts 3:00 PM
Committee Meetings 3:15 - 4:45 PM
OGM/MOM Dinner (Invitation Only) 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Registration 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Electronic Voting Assistance 7:30 - 12:00 PM
Armed Services Networking Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Town Hall 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Electronic Voting Ends 1:00 PM
AMT Annual Business Meeting 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Board of Directors Organizational Meeting 5:00 - 5:30 PM
MLS-MLT EQS Committee Meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Council Meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Print Schedule CE Snapshot Program Details

Schedule subject to change

Partner with AMT, a trusted name, and THE CHOICE for allied health professional certification. Join us at our Annual Meeting as a sponsor or tabletop exhibitor and meet with those who are dedicated to advancing the allied health profession.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tabletop Exhibit Hours:
Monday, July 24: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 25: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 26: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, July 27: 7:00 AM – Noon

Questions? amtmeetings@americanmedtech.org

Thank You!
Thanks to our sponsors for their support and commitment to the allied health profession. AMT acknowledges the financial contributions from these sponsors in support of the 2023 AMT Annual Meeting.

2023 AMT Annual Meeting sponsors:

  • Centura College
  • Conexus
  • McGraw Hill
  • Pearson VUE
  • University of Cincinnati Online
 

 

What are the dates for the 2023 AMT Annual Meeting?
The AMT Annual Meeting will be held Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28, 2023.

Where is the Annual Meeting taking place?
The AMT Annual Meeting will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott located in Norfolk, Virginia. The address is 235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510.

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?
No. Virtual attendance is not currently an option. If you are unable to join us in person, you will have the opportunity to purchase recorded CE Sessions from the AMT Learning Center in early Fall 2023. AMT is excited to offer virtual attendee options at its 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.

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. Click here to view the sponsorship opportunities.

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 24 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 25 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 26 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Is registration open?
Yes! Registration is now open.

When does online registration close?
Online registration closes on Monday, July 17. You can register onsite in Norfolk, VA, beginning Sunday, July 23 at 12:00 PM ET.

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 $10.

Attendee registration includes one (1) Welcome Reception ticket and one (1) Awards Banquet ticket. If you have a guest, they must register and either purchase the meal option, Welcome Reception ticket, and/or an Awards Banquet ticket.

All guests must be registered and wear a badge during the event.

What is the deadline to cancel my registration?

The deadline to cancel your registration to avoid penalties is Monday, July 17, 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.

Registration Hours:
Sunday, July 24: Noon – 4:00 PM
Monday, July 25: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 26: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 27: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, July 28: 7:00 AM – Noon

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.

All individuals at the hotel for the AMT Annual Meeting must be registered, either as an attendee registrant or a guest registrant.

Are the social events included in my registration?
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.

Can I purchase extra social event tickets onsite in Norfolk?
No. Tickets can only be purchased via the online registration system. Tickets are included in attendee registration, but may be purchased for each of your guests.

Are there any social events?
Yes! There is a Welcome Reception on Monday, July 24 and an Awards Banquet on Tuesday, July 25. Each registrant, including guests, needs a ticket to these social events.

What is the Welcome Reception?
The Welcome Reception is a casual and fun event where you can catch up with friends and colleagues while enjoying light snacks and a cash bar. The event is held on Monday, July 24 at 6:00 PM and we guarantee you will be dancing the night away!

What is the Awards Banquet?

The Awards Banquet celebrates the achievements and excellence of AMT members both on the state and national level. More than 20 awards are presented, including the Order of the Golden Microscope (OGM), AMT’s highest medical technologist honor; and the Medallion of Merit (MOM), AMT’s highest medical assistant honor. Join your colleagues for an evening honoring the best in allied health.

The Awards Banquet is held on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 PM.

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.

What is the maximum number of CE hours I can earn?
You can earn up to 14 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).

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 MT, MLT, and RPT licensure renewal.

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(s) 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.

How do I download CE Session Handouts?
CE session handouts will be available for download closer to the start of the Annual Meeting. An AMT log-in is needed.

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.

Are there any student activities?
Yes! Tuesday, July 25 is “Student Day” at AMT’s Annual Meeting. All current students in an allied health program are encouraged to attend and network with experts and other students from around the country. Please see details below for the various planned activities.

What is the Student Challenge Bowl?
The morning event of AMT Student Day will be the Student Challenge Bowl where teams of two students will compete against other teams answering allied health questions, in fast-paced rounds. Please review all rules and details before registering your team for the event. Each individual will need to register for each student activity, i.e., Student Bowl and educational sessions.

What activities are planned?
AMT's first-ever student day is on Tuesday, July 25 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The morning event will be the Student Challenge Bowl and the afternoon will be filled with presentations on how to prepare a resume, how to interview, and other tips for success in a new allied health career.

Click here to see the agenda.

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 26 at 3:00 PM ET. The window for voting is open until Thursday, July 27 at 1:00 PM ET. 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.

When and where is next year’s Annual Meeting?
The 2024 AMT Annual Meeting will be held July 8-12, 2024,
in St. Louis, Missouri.

 


How do I propose to present a CE at the 2024 AMT Annual Meeting?

The 2024 Call for Programs opens on Monday, May 1, and closes on Monday, August 28, 11:59 PM CT. Only those programs submitted via the online Call for Programs form will be considered.

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.

2024 Call for Programs is Now Open! 

The search is now on for those wanting to present educational content at the AMT 2024 Annual Meeting, which will take place July 8-12, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. AMT is looking for professionals interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise to an audience in the allied health field. 

AMT strives to provide a broad range of continuing education that will enhance the professional competency of annual meeting attendees. To provide meaningful, current, and relevant educational programs, sessions need to be interesting and informative for both the newcomer and the experienced professional. 

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   
  • Other Allied Health Professions 

Helpful Information

  • Call for Programs closes on Monday, August 28, 2023, 11:59 PM CT.
  • ONLY those programs submitted via the online Call for Programs form will be considered. 
  • You do not need to be a member of AMT to submit a program. 
  • There is no cost for submitting a program.  
  • Programs being submitted will be reviewed by AMT’s Scientific/Speaker Committee.
  • Final selections will be made by January 31, 2024. Speakers will be notified in February 2024. 

Submit a Proposed Program

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