AAPA Launches PAthways Program to Foster Diversity Within PA Profession

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) announces the launch of PAthways, an initiative aimed at fostering diversity within the PA profession. Backed by a Communities in Action for Health Equity grant from Pfizer, PAthways marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive healthcare workforce by seeking to diversify one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in the country.

April 11, 2024

Activation of PA Licensure Compact to Improve Access to Patient Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announce that a licensure compact for physician assistants (PAs) was activated by the recent signing of legislation in Virginia.

April 5, 2024

Innovating Healthcare: Embracing the Quintuple Aim with AAPA Leadership

AAPA is thrilled to announce a recent partnership with Kevin Riddleberger, PA and co-founder of DispatchHealth, to bring you an exciting series of articles on innovation in healthcare. Riddleberger's unique background and perspectives will challenge us to think differently, inspire us about what's possible, and showcase innovative models that are shaping the future of healthcare.

April 4, 2024

Grantee Spotlight: Empowering Women through Nutrition Education

PA and registered dietitian Erin Sherer shares her experience in developing a program designed to educate Colombian women on how they can improve their family’s health and overall well-being. The Nourishing Futures Nutrition Education Program was created in partnership with Proyecto Florecer, a non-profit located in Medellín, Colombia, with funding from the PA Foundation’s Global Outreach Grant Program.

March 29, 2024

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