American Academy of Physician Associates Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2023-2024 leadership year on July 1.
July 5, 2023
Meet Folusho Ogunfiditimi, 2023-2024 President and Chair of the AAPA Board of Directors
Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, president and chair of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his journey to the PA profession. Emphasizing the importance of leadership and mentorship, President Ogunfiditimi believes every PA has a part to play in bringing greater awareness to PA value.
July 1, 2023
Calling All Applications for AAPA 2024!
Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with your fellow PAs? Now is the time to submit your application! Submissions are open for CME presentations and presentation graders until July 31, 2023.
June 28, 2023
Collaborative AAPA, PA Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Alzheimer’s Early Detection Project Moves into Pilot Phase
In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and supported by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative, AAPA and PA Foundation have developed a pilot cognitive assessment toolkit. That project is now in its next phase, as the toolkit is used by providers at five rural sites and at Cleveland Clinic.
June 27, 2023
Florida Governor Signs Bill to Remove PA Educational and Licensure Barriers into Law
On June 21, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1133 into law, legislation that protects the rights of individuals who have successfully completed their rigorous PA education to apply for licensure and ensures that Florida patients can see their chosen providers.
June 26, 2023
Nevada Governor Signs Bill Giving PAs a Voice in Public Health
On June 9, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law AB364, legislation that revises the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners to include PA representation on its 11-member board. The bill ensures PAs are part of conversations surrounding quality of public health and patient care in Nevada.
June 15, 2023
Top 10 Highest Paying Specialties in the PA Profession in 2022
The PA profession includes clinicians who work in over 60 specialties, ranging from family medicine and urgent care to transplant surgery and dermatology. In 2022, cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery was the highest-paying PA specialty.
June 8, 2023
AAPA Student Academy Board of Directors 2023 Election Results Are In!
During the 2023 election cycle, there were 10 open Student Academy Board positions. The results are in! Meet the PA students elected to lead the Student Academy.
June 6, 2023
AAPA Board of Directors General Election Results Are In!
Following a two-week voting period, AAPA members elected four PAs to help lead the profession into the future.
June 6, 2023