EHR Toolkit
AAPA’s EHR Toolkit can help PAs advocate for EHR systems that are designed, selected, and implemented with functionality considerations for PAs, ultimately resulting in more efficient and high-quality patient care.
Research Activities at AAPA Conference
AAPA Research invites PAs, PA students, and those interested in the profession to join us for Research hosted activities at AAPA 2019 in Denver, CO.
A Comparison of Nurse Practitioners, PAs, and Primary Care Physicians
Medical Care article by Ellen T. Kurtzman, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN and Burt S. Barnow, PhD.
Commission on Government Relations and Practice Advancement
The Commission on Government Relations and Practice Advancement was created to assist AAPA on state and federal advocacy, external relations, constituent relations, payment policy and elevating the PA voice.
Practice Tools
We offer a wealth of resources for your clinical practice, and help you stay on top of changes in the regulatory and business side of medicine.
Competencies for the Physician Associate Profession
Professional competencies for physician assistants include the effective and appropriate application of medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice.
PAs Working Abroad: Resources and Information
Practicing abroad is a great way to enhance your experience as a PA – both professionally and personally. But international practice requires more preparation than practicing in the U.S.