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8th Annual Meeting
hosted by
University of Texas Medical Branch

October 23-25, 2026

Galveston, Texas

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Questions regarding the meeting?

Please reach out to admin@passquared.org 

Registration:

For the upcoming 2026 meeting in Galveston, Texas, all attendees (in-person and virtual) will need to register. See below for a breakdown of the attendance cost.

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For those who are from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC), you may register for the meeting for $100 USD in-person or $75 USD virtual. This is available in the registration link below.

Attending in person?

​Get ready for engaging conversation, collaboration and participate in simulation (Required for ABOG Part IV Continuing Education credits)

Attending virtually?

Can't join us in person?  Log in to participate in panel discussions, Q&A, and view simulation sessions remotely ​​

Please check your spam folder for your registration receipt from contact@zeffy.com. 

Upon registering for the meeting, you will be prompted with a donation. Note that this is donating to Zeffy, the registration host, and not PAS². While no processing fees associated with registration, Zeffy does ask for a donation to keep their efforts free. 

Travel Information:

Airports

There are two airports that fly into Houston. Please consider transport times to and from the airports when booking your flights. ​

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is closest to Galveston (approximately 45-minute drive), but ONLY for flights on Southwest Airlines.

  • Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) connects all major airlines and international flights (approximately 75-min drive). 

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Airport Shuttle

Airport Shuttle Service to and from Galveston is available for a discounted rate of $50 USD round trip from Galveston Limo. To reserve your shuttle, you need to email connie@galvestonlimo.com and include the following:

  • Arrival & Departure dates & times

  • Arrival & Departure flight numbers

  • Arrival & Departure Airlines

  • Hotel for drop off/pick up

 

Uber and Lyft are also available in the area. For those who wish to rent a car, there may be an additional charge at the hotels for parking and for daily rates, should you park on campus. 
 

Shuttle to meeting locations
We plan to have shuttle transport between the San Luis Hotel and the meeting venues. This is encouraged to avoid paying daily parking fees. More information will be updated here and sent via email regarding the shuttle schedule.

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Parking information:

For those who are driving, these are the free parking space addresses that we procured for you to use for the meeting: 

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Friday, October 23, 2026
Garage 4 UTMB
1200 Mechanic St.
Galveston, TX 77550
Entry code: 999-999-4105 + 'enter'

 

Saturday, October 24, 2026
OLLI Parking Lot
1200 Market St.
Galveston, TX 77555
No code needed, just enter

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

San Luis Resort and Conference

5222 Seawall Blvd

Galveston, TX 77551

Valet parking will be validated or park at the rear of the hotel

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Please feel free to utilize the interactive map below that tagged all the important meeting locations for the weekend. For those using a phone, please click the link here for better view: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1tk1KBWMDBWsR1aJcXz11An7TD3G3Xr8&usp=sharing

Hotel Information:

As of September 23, 2026, all of the hotel blocks have been booked. However, you may still visit the hotel links below to find regular rooms available. 
 

San Luis Resort
5002 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77551

Hilton Galveston Island

5222 Seawall Boulevard

Galveston, Texas 77551

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston
5400 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77551

The three hotels are all within walking distance of one another.  The San Luis Hotel will be the designated shuttle pick up and drop off location, and the site of the Sunday morning sessions.

Sighteseeing Recommendations:

Visit http://www.visitgalveston.com/ for updated information on fun activities to do while you are on the island!

Agenda:

See below for the most up-to-date agenda for the PAS² meeting. We will continue to update with more information as items are being confirmed in the coming months. All times are reported in Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Course Accreditation:

Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement
The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.50 ANCC nursing contact hours. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE Designation Statement
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Attendance Designation Statement
This activity is designated for 15.50 continuing education hours. A certificate of attendance or IPCE credit can be claimed for individuals not covered by the accredited organizations listed above.

Research

Call for Abstracts:
 

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The PAS² Research Session is back — and the science keeps getting better! This year's session brings together investigators working on placenta accreta spectrum, from basic science to clinical management. This year’s research emphasizes access to care, innovations to sharpen diagnostic suspicion, maternal outcomes, and models for surgical care and adjunctive interventions. Attendees of the annual meeting can expect 32 abstract presentations, eight of which will be featured as oral presentations. Come see where the field is heading: 

 

  • Saturday, October 24 at 10:15AM, 12:30PM & 5:00PM: 26 Poster Presentations at UTMB Health Education Center 

  • Sunday, October 25 at 9:00AM: 8 Featured Oral Presentations at San Luis Hotel Conference Center


We look forward to seeing you there.


AnneMarie Opipari, MD, and Lisa Zuckerwise, MD
Co-Chairs, PAS Research Session

 

Questions? Please contact Lisa Zuckerwise and AnneMarie Opipari at admin@passquared.org

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