PA Patel Creates Niche in Clinical Informatics

PA Karishma Patel moved from Texas to New York City In 2017, but she works for Health Services of North Texas by training providers virtually from her home in New York. Her niche is in clinical informatics, helping providers ensure properly coded electronic medical records.

October 15, 2018

New Academy Seeks to Create a Diverse PA Population

PA Reamer Bushardt was among those instrumental in partnering the George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences with Alexandria City Public Schools in Alexandria, Virginia, to create the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy at T.C. Williams High School.

October 9, 2018

AAPA President Reacts to New RAND Recertification Report

PAs are the only health professionals who risk losing their license because of performance on a recertification exam. However, a new RAND study found limited evidence that recertification exams are associated with improved patient outcomes.

October 5, 2018

Maine PA Experiences Challenges to Provide Psychiatric Care

Comprehensive training gives PAs the ability to work in different specialties throughout their careers. Maine PA Dana Green took advantage of this flexibility, but experienced challenges finding a job in a much-needed area of healthcare due to outdated state laws. 

October 4, 2018

PA Foundation Fellow Focuses Research on PAs in the United Kingdom

Tamara Ritsema, the PA Foundation’s 2017 Breitman-Dorn Research Fellow, is a practicing PA, an active researcher, a doctoral candidate, and an educator. She credits the Breitman-Dorn Research Fellowship with helping her complete an integral portion of her dissertation research.

October 4, 2018

PA Moms Blog Through School and Practice

PAs who are moms are getting in on the blogging trend. Parents Jennifer Philogene, a PA student, and Onyi Azih, PA-C, have carved out time to share their knowledge and build a community online.

September 25, 2018

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