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American Academy of PAs Announces 2022 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to announce its annual awards to PAs and PA students who have distinguished themselves in service to their patients and their communities, and who have been dedicated advocates for the PA profession.

May 25, 2022

AAPA 2022 Conference Highlights: AAPA Announces New Mental Health First Aid Partnership with Indianapolis Colts

AAPA teamed up with the Indianapolis Colts to discuss ways to increase mental health awareness and access to care. In a panel discussion, Steve Campbell, the team’s vice president of communications, and Kalen Jackson Colts vice chair and owner, shared lessons learned from their experience with the Colts’ Kicking the Stigma campaign.

May 24, 2022

AAPA 2022 Conference Highlights: Mental Health Conversation with Two Professional Powerhouses

Thousands of PAs arrived in Indianapolis Friday and Saturday to commence AAPA 2022, the first national in-person PA conference in two years. Couldn’t join us this year? Get caught up with this highlight reel of Saturday’s events!

May 22, 2022

AAPA Announces New Ally in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts Partner Program

AAPA is pleased to announce a new ally in its DE&I partner program. Vituity, a leader in multispecialty care that employs 1,500 PAs and NPs across the country, will support AAPA’s efforts to address health inequities among patients.

May 18, 2022

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.

January 11, 2022

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

What Your Patients and Healthcare Colleagues Should Know About PA Title Change

AAPA’s House of Delegates voted to change the profession’s title to physician associate in May. Since then, AAPA has been developing resources that demonstrate how title change provides clarity on PA value and the role of PAs in the delivery of healthcare.

October 25, 2021

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!

September 21, 2021

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.

August 26, 2021

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