News Central

Cardiology PAs Get to the Heart of the Matter

American Heart Month in February is an appropriate time to take stock of PAs’ contributions in cardiac care. According to a 2016 NCCPA survey, 2,600 PAs practice in cardiology and 3,150 PAs practice in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. PAs are treating heart disease, the leading cause of death in men and women, in inspiring ways.

February 2, 2018

From PA to President: David Claeys’s Career Trajectory

David Claeys, PA-C, served in many different hospital roles before his October 2017 appointment as president of Beaumont Health, Dearborn, a 632-bed hospital.

January 24, 2018

New Mexico Medical Board Adopts Improved PA Practice Rules

New Mexico PAs have cause to celebrate after the New Mexico Medical Board adopted updated rules which implement legislation enacted in April of 2017.

January 23, 2018

PAs Wanted: Mental Health Community Outreach

In today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape, mental health is an increasing area of focus for patients and providers alike. As awareness of mental health increases, so too will the demand for healthcare professionals who can educate the U.S. public.

January 22, 2018

3 Career Benefits of Participating in Professional Awards Programs

Polishing your professional materials; connecting with exemplary peers and your champions; and adding depth and polish to your professional profile all offer long-term career benefits. Apply today for the 2018 AAPA Awards and reap these professional rewards!

January 16, 2018

Create More Joy in Your Work in 2018

When did you last experience joy in the workplace? Dr. James Lonquist, physician coach with HealthStream, suggests that 2018 is the year to assess burnout and barriers to joy, and to establish a meaningful connection to work and fulfillment. He outlines five ways to help create more satisfying workplaces for PAs.

January 12, 2018

Job Crafting: Make the Most of Your Current Position

Job crafting is especially useful for PAs who need to stay in their current positions; these PAs can use insight and ingenuity to make the most of their given work situations.

January 8, 2018

5 Tips for PA School’s Didactic Phase

The didactic phase is the first exposure many future PAs have to the rigors, challenges, and rewards of their chosen career.

January 8, 2018

U.S. Coast Guard PAs aboard the Eagle

The alleys between the mess hall’s long, brown tables constitute an ideal site to practice carrying stretchers for when they’d be most needed in the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle’s narrow corridors. The elegant wardroom, with a display case that includes a strip of the cutter’s original sail, would be utilized as a triage center if disaster strikes. First-aid training of staff is conducted almost anywhere on board.

December 29, 2017