And We’re Off! The HAPS 40th Annual Conference has begun!

The best time of the year for HAPSters has officially begun!

HAPS Kansas City Logo

While most of us made our way to Kansas City, our illustrious HAPS leadership gathered for dinner before a Saturday filled with Board of Directors and Steering Committee meetings. We’re so thankful for all of the hard work they put into HAPS!

HAPS Leadership Eating Dinner

HAPS Leadership enjoys dinner together before the craziness of the Annual sets in

2026 HAPS Leadership Members

The 2026 HAPS Leadership

Majority of members made their way to Kansas City on Saturday, but let’s not forget the furry friends who will miss us all dearly…

The Pets of HAPS

Pre-Conference ADS Dissection Workshops

Some of our members headed to the University of Kansas Medical Center to attend and participate in two different dissection opportunities: Thoracic Dissection &Abdominopelvic Dissection. Such an awesome way to kickstart the conference!

HAPS members attend a dissection workshop
HAPS Members at University of Kansas Medical Center
Pre-dissection workshop lunch

Welcome Cocktail Hour

What better way to say hello to new and old friends than a cocktail hour? The HAPS 40th Annual Conference is officially underway!

A room full of HAPS members

HAPS President Rachel Hopp welcomes HAPS members to the Annual Conference in Kansas City

HAPS Members In A Room

HAPS members enjoying Cocktail Hour to officially begin the 40th Annual HAPS Conference!

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Organized and posted by Meaghan O’Neil on May 23rd, 2026.

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