PA Richie Kalker Commutes 6,000 Miles
PA Richie Kalker has a long commute: 6,000 miles on a plane. Kalker works long shifts at a Brooklyn, New York, emergency room and then goes home to Israel to recharge.
November 14, 2018
Diabetes is Daunting. Finding a Quality Provider Shouldn’t Be
Diabetes, often complicated by other medical conditions, demands high-quality care and management. PAs play a vital role in care and management for patients with diabetes; nearly 87% of PAs surveyed see patients with this diagnosis.
November 13, 2018
PAs Care for Veterans: 2.7 Million Unique Patient Encounters
PAs are an integral part of the VA healthcare system and a critical component of VA’s strategy to expand healthcare access to veterans. Within the VA, PAs are involved in every specialty.
November 11, 2018
UK Wildcat PA Students: All About the Team
The University of Kentucky’s Interprofessional Collaboration and Teamwork Skills (iCATS) workshop gathers students from across professional programs to promote effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Kaila Gaughan found the experience invaluable.
November 9, 2018
PAs in the News
Home PAs in the News See below for recent media coverage featuring PAs, news about the PA profession, and trends affecting the PA profession. News Central AAPA News Advocacy Career […]
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance APPs Focus on Collaborative Approach
Winner of a 2018-2019 Employer of Excellence Award, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s Gabrielle Zecha says they want to hire, train and retain the best APPs they can to fit the organization’s collaborative approach.
November 7, 2018
Top 10 Skincare Secrets from Dermatology PAs
PAs who practice in dermatology are able to literally see conditions on the skin and the results of any treatments they prescribe — a reward that may be the biggest benefit of working in this specialty. Here are their top 10 tips to achieve healthy skin.
November 2, 2018
AAPA President Responds to American Osteopathic Association Press Release
The American Academy of PAs (AAPA) was disappointed to read the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) recent press release, which disparages the PA profession and significantly misrepresents our legislative policy initiative.
November 1, 2018
Artist and Patient Advocate Allison Massari to Keynote AAPA 2019
AAPA19 Keynote Allison Massari is an advocate for both patient and provider. She understands the demands and challenges of the medical profession and has a unique and profound perspective on the delicate nature of patient-centered care.
October 31, 2018