From AAPA’s Leaders

From Our President

• June
  2024

• • Reflections on A Year of Milestone Achievements
    In his final message, Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi reflects on his term as AAPA President, how the PA profession has grown, AAPA 2024 successes, and advocacy wins. He encourages PAs to make their voices heard and not be afraid to take chances.

• May
  2024

• • Just 8 Days Until AAPA 2024!
    In the lead up to AAPA 2024, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi shares details about what PAs and PA students can look forward to during this year’s conference.

• April
  2024

• • ICYMI: The Latest PA Profession Advancements
    AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi gives an update on the profession’s recent accomplishments, from the official activation of the PA Licensure Compact to Oregon becoming the first state to achieve title change, and touches on all the exciting opportunities PAs can look forward to in the coming months.

• March
  2024

• • The Countdown to AAPA 2024 is On!
    In the lead up to AAPA 2024, President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi shares details on some of the special events, CME offerings, and other opportunities PAs and PA students can look forward to in Houston.

• February
  2024

• • Strengthening PA Practice: Recent Advocacy Wins & Strategies
    This month, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi honors remarkable PAs throughout history and shares pivotal advocacy wins, from a landmark federal ruling to grassroots movements in state legislatures.

• January
  2024

• • 5 Ways to Be an Advocate for the PA Profession
    AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi celebrates the PA profession being named one of the top five jobs across the country by U.S. News & World Report – for the seventh year in a row! To start off 2024, he challenges all PAs to advocate for the profession and make their voices heard.

• December
  2023

• • Our Profession’s Top Victories This Year
    To end the year, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi reports on the profession’s top legislative wins, highlights a new PAs Go Beyond campaign milestone, and more.

• November
  2023

• • A Thanksgiving Reflection: Leading with Purpose
    With Thanksgiving fast approaching, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi reflects on the diverse opportunities that shaped his career and urges PAs to look to the future. He encourages all PAs to embrace a leadership role in their community or practice, to make a difference for their patients and the PA profession.

• October
  2023

• • Happy PA Week!
    AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi spotlights the numerous ways PAs can participate during National PA Week. He also highlights a national PAs Go Beyond advertising campaign that complements a dynamic TV and radio tour featuring AAPA and state leaders to share the latest Harris poll data.

• September
  2023

• • Save the Date for PA Week
    In the lead up to PA Week, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi urges PAs to show their support for their profession and their fellow PAs, by engaging on social media and spreading the word that PAs Go Beyond.

• August
  2023

• • PA Leadership Opportunities: Unleash Your Potential!
    This month, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi encourages all PAs to consider how they can become a leader in the profession and work toward removing barriers and increasing access to high-quality patient care.

• July
  2023

• • Charting A Path Forward: My Goals and Vision for Our Profession
    In his first month in office, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA shares his PA story, leadership philosophy, and vision for the PA profession.

• July
  2023

• • Leadership Voices: Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C
    In an interview with POCN, President Folusho Ogunfiditimi shares insight into the future of AAPA and how its work is vital to the growth and success of the PA profession.

From Our CEO

• December
  2023

• • The Latest on PA Brand and Title Change
    Since the AAPA House of Delegates passed a resolution affirming “physician associate” as the official title of the PA profession in 2021, AAPA has made progress in building public awareness of this new title while simultaneously elevating the PA brand.

• August
  2023

• • Oregon clinic in Sherman County tests tool kit to help patients with cognitive decline
    AAPA CEO Lisa Gables joined Erin Haines, a PA at the Sherman County Medical Clinic, on OPB’s Think Out Loud to discuss the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) toolkit and pilot program.

• June
  2023

• • Raising the Voices of Patients Through Public Opinion Research
    AAPA CEO Lisa Gables reflects on AAPA’s commitment to enhancing patient health and empowering PAs to help address modern healthcare challenges.

• May
  2023

• • Workforce Shortages Demand Collaborative, Cross-Sector Solutions
    AAPA CEO Lisa Gables speaks on the shortage of direct care and healthcare workers and the growing population of older adults who rely upon them for medical care, community services and support.

• May
  2023

• • Tennessee Patients Weigh in on the Current State of Healthcare
    The Harris Poll findings illuminate challenges patients face every day to take care of themselves and their loved ones. The alarming poll results signal a need for immediate action to shore up the healthcare workforce and increase access to care for patients.

• April
  2023

• • Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Learning Lab
    During this DAC Learning Laboratory, AAPA CEO Lisa Gables spoke about the importance of partnership and collaboration in developing sustainable and scalable programs for Alzheimer’s early detection.

• April
  2023

• • AAPA Joins United Front on Value-Based Medicare Reimbursement Proposal for Primary Care
    AAPA’s CEO Lisa Gables stresses the need to change the structure of the healthcare delivery system by strengthening the primary care workforce to provide preventive care, chronic disease management, and help address skyrocketing mental health and substance use problems.

• February
  2023

• • Letter to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    AAPA CEO Lisa Gables provides comments on the proposed rulemaking on medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder and how AAPA is committed to working with federal agencies to advance our shared mission of improving access to high-quality healthcare and ending the opioid epidemic.

• December
  2022

• • Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    AAPA CEO Lisa Gables reflects on the inclusivity, tolerance, and kindness engrained in the PA profession and shares an update on AAPA’s DEI initiatives.

• September
  2022

• • World Alzheimer’s Day: What to know about Alzheimer’s screenings
    AAPA CEO Lisa Gables joins reporters on FOX 5 to share the importance of screening for Alzheimer’s and a special grant that is paving the way for treatment.

• September
  2022

• • Alzheimer’s is expected to affect 150 million families worldwide by 2050
    ABC’s Good Morning Washington welcomes AAPA CEO Lisa Gables to discuss how Alzheimer’s affects the healthcare workforce of today and the future.

• July
  2022

• • CEO Lisa Gables Shares Her Perspective on AAPA Five-Year Strategic Pillars
    Meet AAPA’s CEO Lisa Gables and learn her perspective on AAPA’s five-year strategic pillars: Partnering With Purpose, Advancing the Core, and Building a Movement.

• June
  2021

• • Q&A: AAPA seeks ‘physician associate’ title change despite opposition from AMA
    After members of AAPA’s House of Delegates passed a resolution to change the title of physician assistants to “physician associates,” CEO Lisa Gables spoke with Healio Primary Care to explain the reasons behind the title change, how it will be implemented and more.

• November
  2020

• • AAPA Response to AMA’s #StopScopeCreep Campaign
    In a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA), AAPA CEO Lisa Gable and President Beth Smolko ask that AMA cease advancing the false and offensive narrative in the #StopScopeCreep campaign, which suggests PA care is not safe and jeopardizes patient safety.

• March
  2020

• • To fight coronavirus, let physician assistants order home health services
    CEO Lisa Gables discusses how PAs play a significant part of the on-the-ground efforts to diagnose and treat COVID-19, and what legislative action can be taken to allow PAs to practice to the fullest extent of their training and abilities to improve access and affordability of care to patients.