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Rio Grande Valley PA Society Annual CME/CE Conference

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
6700 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm CT - Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:00pm CT
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6700 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597

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Topic

Vascular, Pediatric, Diabetes, Obesity, Sports medicine, Asthma, Cardiology, COPD, TCAR, Derm, Advocacy, depression, x-ray, leadership

Credits Offered

This event offers 17.0 CME credits to attendees (3.0 pharmacology) .
Accreditation Info: AAPA and AANP.

Additional Information

Get ready for the RGVPAS CME/CE Conference, the premier event where PAs and NPs from across the RGV meet up to do some serious networking and load up on valuable knowledge and professional development!

Speakers

David Ladden MD
Andie Lee Gonzalez
Andie Lee Gonzalez PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND

Passionate about advancing nutrition science, public health, and healthcare, I bring extensive experience as a dietitian, researcher, and thought leader for over 20 years. With a PhD in Organizational Leadership and a deep commitment to education, I have worked across clinical, industry, and community sectors to drive meaningful change.

Christina Gonzales
Christina Gonzales DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

My goal is to provide the highest level of service to my patients through the most current medicine, surgical techniques, and patient education, and work with our colleagues to improve both practice and patient outcomes. I strive to provide an evidence-based and up-to-date medical education for the Physician Assistant Students of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Angelica Urbina DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
Maria Landaeta
Maria Landaeta MD
Ledyenska Ballesteros
Ledyenska Ballesteros MPAS, PA-C
Isabel Valdez
Isabel Valdez PA-C
Juan Ortiz MD FCCP FAASM
Ismael Lopez PA-C
Alfredo Siller Jr.
Alfredo Siller Jr. MD
Heather Davis-Lopez
Heather Davis-Lopez DMSc, PA-C

Physician Assistant Certified

Experienced Physician Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the medical practice industry. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree focused in Physician Assistant from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Training in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Adults/Pediatrics. Excellent Patient skills with background as a medical scribe.

Tajuana Lordeus
Tajuana Lordeus DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psy.

Doctor of Medical Science - Psychiatry Concentration | Entrepreneur | Wellness Coach & Mentor | American Red Cross CPR Instructor | Psychiatric Physician Assistant | Published Author

Love to learn and enjoy helping others live healthier!

Eduardo Luna MD
Jaime Gomez
Jaime Gomez PA-C
Michael Menchaca
Michael Menchaca FNP

Improving Healthcare for Employers and Families | Family Nurse Practitioner | Direct Primary Care Owner

At Amenity, we are dedicated to providing personalized and affordable medical care to employers, families and individual members of our community through the benefits of Direct Primary Care (DPC). This allows us to save residents of Rio Grande Valley thousands of dollars every year in overall healthcare costs.

Ivan Miranda
Ivan Miranda PA-C

Preston Hollow Psychiatry | PA-C

Cassandra Whetstone
Cassandra Whetstone MPAS, PA-C

Director of Clinical Education & Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Physician Assistant Program, with a strong foundation in Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery. In addition to academic and clinical roles, I am deeply committed to advancing the PA profession through advocacy and organizational leadership. I currently serve as President-Elect for the Rio Grande Valley PA Society (RGVPAS), Student Council Committee Chair for the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA), and a Texas Delegate to the House of Delegates for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). My focus is on building collaborative clinical partnerships, improving patient care through education and innovation, and mentoring the next generation of physician assistants. I welcome opportunities to work with leaders across healthcare, academia and policy.

Benny Lopez
Benny Lopez BC-ADM, DMSc, PA-C

Endocrinology, Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolism, Advocacy, Leader, Innovator &Educator

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