PA Named #2 Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report

For the fifth year in a row, PA has been named one of the top two healthcare jobs in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Jobs List, released today. This year’s rankings list PA as the #2 Best Health Care Job and the #3 Best Job overall.

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.

How to Celebrate PA Week in 2021

PA Week is right around the corner, and we’re ready to recognize YOU! Here are a few ways you can celebrate PA Week, get involved with your PA colleagues, and help move the profession into the future!

AAPA Provides Update on PA Title Change and Brand Development

Since AAPA’s House of Delegates voted to change the profession’s title to physician associate during its May 24 meeting, AAPA has been working on implementation. Here are a few of the notable milestones during the past few months.
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How COVID-19 Impacted PA Salaries

As part of the 2021 AAPA Salary Survey, now available in PDF format on aapa.org, AAPA’s Research Department collected data to understand the impact of COVID not only on the PA workforce, but on compensation as well as practice changes.