Upcoming Annual conference
HAPS Annual Conference 2026 is in Kansas City!
Locations
Update Seminars: Sheraton Crown Center Hotel.
Workshops: Kansas City Kansas Community College.
May 23- 27, 2026
Update Seminars: May 23- 25
Workshops: May 26- 27
Join us for the 40th Annual Conference in the beautiful City of Kansas City. Our local host, Todd Gordon with Kansas City Kansas Community College, has put together a great program for all. Attendees will hear the latest research, meet with exhibitors, network, and learn from other members exciting topics all related to teaching A&P. See you in Kansas City this upcoming May!
Upcoming Regional Conferences
Regional Meetings are smaller gatherings hosted by HAPS members at their home institutions. These meetings are typically held on a Saturday and last for the entire day – most have opportunities for poster and workshop presentations. If you are interested in hosting a Regional, click the Find Out More link below.
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HAPS institute and Professional Development Courses
HAPS Institute (HAPS-I) offers working Anatomy and Physiology instructors the opportunity to earn graduate credits or gain Professional Development in a variety of flexible formats tailored to their busy schedule. Want more information, including current, future, and past courses as well as information on credits and fees click here.
Best Teaching Practices in A&P
Courses that integrate the wealth of institutional knowledge with current educational research to learn new ways to teach the topics of A&P
Humanism & Anatomy
Courses that show the connection between art, anatomy, & history. Previous offerings include a travel component to different countries.
Research Methods
Courses that focus on research methods and the steps necessary to carry them out and the different statistical methods that can be used.
Leadership Development
Courses that aim to equip participants with different leadership skills to empower and nurture the growth of its members as educators and leaders.
LATEST TOWN HALL
Webinars and Town Halls
Join us online!
Join us October 17th at 1 PM Eastern for a Town Hall: Calling All Authors for a Special Edition of the HAPS Educator on Gamification.
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Have you tried games (crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, escape rooms, etc.) to promote active engagement by your A&P students? Have you found ways in which games or contests can help you provide an interactive learning environment with timely feedback? Let’s talk!
All things conference
Conference Hub
Interested in Hosting?
Find out what all is involved in hosting a regional or annual conference.
Guidelines
Here are guidelines for submitting a workshop/ poster. You can also find our Event Location Statement here.
Virtual
In addition to in person events, HAPS provides a conference that’s fully online.
Awards
Learn more about all the awards and scholarships opportunities available to members.
Archive of Conferences
Here you’ll find a repository of past annual and regional conferences.
Become a Member of HAPS Today
The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) is open to anyone interested in Anatomy & Physiology Education, and currently includes over 1,700 members from high schools, two and four year colleges, universities, and private businesses from the United States, Canada and throughout the world. New members are always welcome!