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PA in Orthopaedic Surgery Shares What It’s Really Like in a Week

Tom Gocke, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, has been practicing in orthopaedics for 28 years. He’s been attending Musculoskeletal Galaxy since its inception 11 years ago. He shares what his day-to-day practice looks like in a busy total joint program.

April 28, 2021

Expert Advice on Providing Trans-Affirming Healthcare

AAPA invited PAs Lauren Eisenbeis and Jo Rolls to host Huddle’s latest Ask Me session on transgender healthcare. Eisenbeis and Rolls used their expertise from years of experience to provide advice and resources for PAs to provide trans-affirming healthcare to patients.

March 31, 2021

Reaching New Heights: From Cancer Survivor to Becoming the First PA in Space

Hayley Arceneaux, PA-C, practices at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, nearly two decades after undergoing treatment there for bone cancer. Now she has officially become the first PA to visit space. Arceneaux served as the medical officer on the world's first all-civilian space mission, and shares what led to this extraordinary opportunity.

March 19, 2021

Career Coach Advises on the PA Employment Landscape in 2021

It goes without saying that the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline healthcare providers has been profound. But there has also been a serious impact on PA career development. Jennifer Hohman, the PA Career Coach, advises on the PA employment landscape in 2021.

February 25, 2021

Are You Missing Out on These Money-Saving Benefits from AAPA?

You’ve probably used AAPA’s large catalogue of free and discounted CME, or you’ve attended Conference at the member rate. But have you taken advantage of all the member benefits that can help save you money?

February 18, 2021

It’s Been a Weird Year: We Need You to Take the AAPA Salary Survey

We need your help. AAPA’s Salary Survey is open now – and your participation is crucial. This year’s Salary Survey specifically addresses the COVID-19 pandemic, so whether your hours were decreased, your benefits were reduced, or you were furloughed, we want to hear from you.

February 1, 2021

Founding Morehouse Program Director Highlights Health Disparities for People of Color

Pangela Dawson, PhD, MSPAS, PA-C, assistant dean at Morehouse School of Medicine, talks about her career journey and how COVID-19 has highlighted health disparities in Black patients. She also offers advice for bringing more visibility and leadership opportunities to minority women.

January 28, 2021

I’m a PA in the U.S. Public Health Service

Lieutenant Junior Grade German S. Herrera, MPAS, PA-C, USPHS, had a love of science and a desire to help people. The United States Public Health Service – with its scholarship opportunities, benefits, and guaranteed job placement – was a perfect fit for him.

January 12, 2021

Could Rheumatology Be the Right Specialty for You?

The rheumatology specialty faces personnel shortages that may worsen as the population ages while rheumatologists retire. That’s why AAPA is offering new Rheumatic Learning curriculum which delivers a patient-case based simulated experience.

January 4, 2021

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