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Consolidated Regional Meeting of Chairs and Administrators

Save the Date for the AAPath 2026 Consolidated Regional Meeting
January 16-19, 2026

2026CRM

The Association for Academic Pathology is pleased to invite Department Chairs and Administrators to attend the 2nd Annual AAPath Consolidated Regional Meeting of Chairs and Administrators on January 16-19, 2026 for a weekend of activities, networking and discussion of timely topics in the beautiful surroundings of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida, within a 30-minute ride from Jacksonville Airport (JAX).

The meeting will begin with an early evening welcome reception and dinner for all registered attendees and guests on Friday, January 16th. Breakfasts will be provided for registrants, followed by break-out discussion sessions for Chairs and Administrators, capped off by report-outs to each other in combined plenary sessions. Optional group recreational and wellness activities in the afternoons will be planned for Saturday and Sunday, January 17th and 18th. The weekend culminates on Monday, January 19th with a group debriefing reflection and farewell breakfast in the morning. The preliminary program will be published here when available.

Registration Details and Hotel Reservation Information Coming Soon!

Please Note: This will be an in-person only event. There will be no remote participation option and the events will not recorded. Registration will be open only to current Department Chairs and APEX members. 

Hotel Reservation Information:

  • The group hotel reservation link will be provided in your registration payment confirmation message. 
  • The core stay for the AAPath Consolidated Regional Meeting is Friday, January 16th to Monday, January 19th.
  • The negotiated hotel rate in the AAPath group block starts at $369 per night, plus a discounted resort fee* of $40/room/day (plus tax and gratuity) is NOT included with the meeting registration. Attendees are responsible for their hotel costs, including cancellation penalties. A credit card for deposit and payment will be required with the hotel reservation.
  • For guests that prefer to call in to make their reservation via phone, the Ritz-Carlton has a phone line at 866-763-2960 to accommodate your request. Please reference the group name "2026 AAPath Winter Meeting" when making reservations. 

*Mandatory Resort Fee (discounted to $40/room/day, plus tax) includes:

  • 24/7 Access to Wellness Center, Spa, Beach, Golf, Tennis & Pickleball onsite (no transportation needed)
  • One Fitness Class Daily for two guests
  • Bicycle usage for up to two bikes, for 2 hours
  • Use of practice facilities and one bag of range balls at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Proper Attire is required.
  • Tennis Court privileges, including racquet and balls, for one hour
  • Ritz-Carlton Spa Facility Access, including Sauna and Steam rooms, private Spa Pool, and Women’s, Men’s, and Co-Ed Lounge access

Transportation to/from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and local to the hotel and downtown Amelia Island (Fernandina Beach) may be arranged with ride-share services or by the Ritz-Carlton's recommended transportation company, Barr's Transportation.

Registration Cancellation & Waitlisting:

When your registration invoice is fully paid, your participation in the AAPath Consolidated Regional Meeting will be secured. Refunds will be provided if AAPath is able to resell the open seat from a waitlist established once the first 80 seats are filled. Last-minute medical and family emergencies that precluded participation will be considered for refunds on a case-by-case basis with written notification. Written notification must be sent to [email protected].

 


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