Colposcopy Training Registration (Add-On)
On Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 APAOG will host an optional Colposcopy Training at the 2026 Annual Conference. This workshop is separate from the main conference registration fee and is offered at a low cost.
**Attendees are asked to select from 7 available 1-hour training slots when registering. Time slots are assigned on a first-come, first served basis until they are filled. Attendees may purchase multiple time slots for additional colposcopy practice.
Registration is limited to 70 total attendees so be sure to secure your spot early!
Meet our Trainer:
Bre Garbas, DHSc, PA-C earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina and her Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University. Her scholarly interests include student success and remediation in PA education, workforce development, and healthcare delivery in rural and underserved settings. She is a frequent national and state-level presenter and delivers annual clinical workshops focused on reproductive and women’s health.
Dr. Garbas has practiced as a Physician Assistant since 2005, with extensive clinical experience in family medicine and gynecology. She began her career in private obstetrics and gynecology before transitioning to a federally qualified health center, where she provided comprehensive primary care while maintaining dedicated gynecologic services. She currently practices family medicine and women’s health at Andrews Healthcare in Trenton, Florida, and continues to serve rural and underserved populations through free clinic services. She remains actively involved in clinical education as a student preceptor.
Dr. Garbas began her career in PA education in 2016 with the University of Florida PA Program and later served as Director of Academic Education at West Coast University prior to joining the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) Bridge Program as adjunct faculty in the Capstone course. She joined the program full-time in June 2025 and currently serves as an Associate Professor. In her role, she chairs the Curriculum Committee, teaches across the DMS Bridge curriculum, mentors doctoral capstone students, and contributes to program assessment and admissions initiatives.
Outside of work, Dr. Garbas enjoys distance running and spending time outdoors, particularly around water, in her rural North Florida community.
Overview:
Colposcopy training will give attendees an opportunity to have hands-on practice with varying degrees of cervical lesions utilizing a patented cervical trainer. Participants will be asked to complete didactic education pre-workshop to best utilize the full hour for engaging practice with simulation material. Cervical models are built to allow for the visualization of lesions and for biopsies to be taken with real colposcopic instrumentation. Post-biopsy, trainers will be removed and evaluated for completeness of the biopsy technique. This low-stress, high-output workshop will improve learner technique and decrease patient discomfort.
* Note: You must be registered for the 2026 Annual Conference before registering for this additional training.
