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PA Students: Don’t Miss These Events at AAPA 2021

Conference may look a little different this year, but that means it’s easier than ever for you to attend! Join us May 23 – 26 for AAPA 2021 (from wherever you may be!) and for these events developed specifically for PA students.

PA Educators Share Inspiration, Challenges, Rewards

What inspires a PA to get into education? We asked two PA educators, Nicole Burwell, MSHS, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, and Elias Villarreal, Jr., MPAS, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, about their paths to the classroom and what they find most challenging and most rewarding.

Paving the Way: PA Patti Cuartas and Her Journey to the C-Suite

Patti Cuartas, PA-C, started in the ED and now works in the C-suite. In addition to her PA experience across many specialties, Cuartas attended business school and now serves as assistant chief medical information officer for an international health system.
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PA Career Pivots: 6 Tips for Redirecting Your Future

COVID-19 upended PA career paths, from furloughs to redeployment. It also caused PAs to reflect upon their current roles and future goals. The PA Career Coach shares six tips for PAs who find themselves needing or wanting a career pivot.

5 Things PAs Need to Know about the New Areas of Practice Guide

AAPA’s Areas of Practice Guide is newly launched – and created just for you! It’s a one-stop shop for you to find all the information you’re looking for regarding PA practice. From salary information to first-hand perspectives, it’s covered in the Areas of Practice Guide.

Changes to E/M Codes: What PAs Need to Know

A new code structure for new and established outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) services is in effect. PA Emily Hill helps you understand what you need to know about the changes and how they will impact your own practice.