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A Day in the Life of a PA in Outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology

PA Melissa Rodriguez says that obstetrics has been her passion since childhood and caring for women during their pregnancies is the only career she seriously considered. She believes it’s time to augment women’s healthcare and that PAs are the solution.

December 6, 2021

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Modernize Federal Workers’ Compensation Program

Modernizing the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to cover services provided to injured federal workers by PAs has been priority for AAPA for many years. New legislation would update the current policy and allow federal employees to receive treatment from PAs and NPs.

December 3, 2021

NCCPA Announces Permanent Alternative to PANRE

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced that beginning in 2023, they will offer a new alternative to the traditional PANRE recertification exam: PANRE-LA, a take-at-home test which incorporates elements of a longitudinal assessment.

December 3, 2021

PA Student Proves Tenacity, Mental Balance Lead to Paralympic Gold

Raymond Martin, PA-S1, reflects on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, juggling an intense training schedule and PA school coursework. He shares challenges he faces as a PA student with a disability, and recommendations for keeping extracurricular activities to maintain mental balance.

December 3, 2021

Folusho Ogunfiditimi Elected President-Elect of American Academy of Physician Associates

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to welcome Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA as president-elect. PA Ogunfiditimi, a resident of Deland, Florida, currently serves as administrator of practice management for Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) and as adjunct faculty at Butler University’s Doctor of Medical Science program.

December 2, 2021

American Diabetes Association Offers Free CME on Diabetes Technology

The American Diabetes Association® is offering free CME to PAs and other healthcare professionals. Making Diabetes Technology Work is a nine-part CME series on modern insulin delivery systems, with faculty co-chairs Dr. Joseph Aloi of Wake Forest School of Medicine and Dr. Samar Hafida of Harvard Medical School.

November 23, 2021

AAPA’s Liaison to the American Medical Association Provides Update on Special House of Delegates Meeting

David J. Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C, DFAAPA, is AAPA’s liaison to the American Medical Association (AMA) and recently attended their Special House of Delegates (HOD) meeting. He shares his experience and implores other PAs to foster mutual respect with physician colleagues, and, always, to keep the focus on patient care.

November 19, 2021

Distinguished Fellow Tara Bruner Helps Advance Profession in Arkansas

AAPA’s Distinguished Fellows are PAs who have made significant contributions to the profession through volunteer work, advocacy, and education. Arkansas PA Tara Bruner talks about the far-reaching impacts that can be made by getting involved locally.

November 17, 2021

Mentorship Club Benefits Pre-PAs, Students Before and During PA School

PA student Danielle Rauch experienced the benefits of the Pre-PA Mentorship Club at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU). After two years as a mentee, she was accepted into MBKU’s PA program, and now serves as board member and mentor to its pre-PA club.

November 12, 2021