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AAPA 2023 Proved Our Best Conference Yet! Ready for AAPA 2024?

AAPA 2023 was a resounding success! With over 7,000 PAs and PA students from across the country in attendance, connections were made, friendships were formed, and new skills were learned. We can’t wait for AAPA 2024. Can you?

June 2, 2023

Patient-Provider Trust is Key for Street Medicine PA Sam Halajian

PA Sam Halajian wasn’t focused on changing his life, as much as he was determined to impact the lives of others. Each week, he dedicates at least eight hours to delivering care to the growing number of people in the area experiencing homelessness.

May 31, 2023

AAPA 2023 Highlights: Challenge Bowl and PAs Night Out

Another successful day at AAPA 2023! Attendees from across the country attended a great batch of CME sessions, joined the much-anticipated National Medical Challenge Bowl, and took to the streets for PAs Night Out.

May 23, 2023

AAPA 2023 Highlights: Brain Health and Overall Wellness

On Sunday, conference participants attended another round of hands-on CME sessions and heard from brain health experts Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai and Dr. Shurney.

May 22, 2023

AAPA Announces 2023 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to announce its annual awards to physician associates/physician assistants (PA) 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 21, 2023

AAPA 2023 Highlights: Research, Technology, and Innovation Redefining the Patient Experience

Over 7,000 PAs arrived in Nashville on Friday and Saturday to commence AAPA 2023! Couldn’t join us this year? Get caught up with this highlight reel of Saturday’s events!

May 21, 2023

The Harris Poll: Patients Agree PAs Add Value to U.S. Healthcare System

In findings that will not surprise the nation’s 168,000 PAs, a comprehensive Harris Poll commissioned by AAPA has found that Americans believe PAs add value to healthcare teams and are part of the solution to address the shortage of healthcare providers.

May 20, 2023

2023 Eugene A. Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Has Dedicated Her Career to Opening Doors for PAs

Josanne K. Pagel, M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, EBS, is the 2023 recipient of the Eugene A. Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the first early PAs in administration, Pagel has been a committed advocate for the profession and is well-known for advancing PA practice in her home state of Ohio.

May 19, 2023

2023 PA of the Year is Dedicated to Raising Awareness About Maternal Mental Health

Mary K. Banahan, PA-C, is the 2023 recipient of the PA of the Year Award. An educator and volunteer, Banahan is passionate about raising awareness around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and improving maternal mental health among Indigenous women.

May 19, 2023

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