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PA Mack Grubb in South Africa on a mission trip

How One PA Does It All: Leadership, Telemedicine, and Finding Balance

PA Mack Grubb from USMD, part of the OptumCare network, talks to AAPA about leadership among advanced practice clinicians, telemedicine, and how and he and his wife, PA Bethany Grubb, balance work with raising five kids.

December 15, 2020

AAPA Applauds FDA, CDC for Timely Authorization of First COVID-19 Vaccine

The American Academy of PAs applauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their timely, yet thorough and rigorous, scientific review and approval for emergency use of the first COVID-19 vaccine.

December 14, 2020

Jorge Muniz with one of his illustrations

PA’s ‘Medcomic’ Books Combine Talent for Art and Passion for Healthcare

When he was a PA student at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Jorge Muniz, PA-C, infused his studies with one of his life-long passions: drawing. Within two years, Muniz had completed nearly 100 illustrations and decided to self-publish “The Medcomic Book.”

December 11, 2020

PAs: Get Involved in Genetics to Help Patients

PA Nguyen Park is a passionate advocate for PAs to become involved in genomic medicine. By working in genetics, she says, PAs can make a huge difference for their patients by providing high-quality care and by increasing access to care.

December 10, 2020

Top 10 Paying Specialties in the PA Profession

The top paid specialties in the PA profession are currently cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery as well as thoracic surgery, followed by emergency medicine. Among the 10 highest compensated specialties in the PA profession, four of the top 10 specialties are surgical subspecialties.

December 9, 2020

A Day in the Life of a PA in Ophthalmology

Joel Ciolek, MSPA, PA-C, is one of 80 PAs practicing in ophthalmology. He enjoys looking into someone’s eyes for a living and preserving and restoring vision. He describes a typical day doing comprehensive, medical retina, and vitreoretinal surgery.

December 8, 2020

Image of a PA talking to her colleagues.

Fact-Checked: Myths About Malpractice Insurance

AAPA has partnered with CM&F for more than 20 years to provide trusted insurance protection for PAs’ assets and careers. To help you understand the complexities of malpractice insurance, they debunk five of the most common myths they hear from PAs.

December 7, 2020

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What PAs Need to Know About Malpractice Insurance

All clinically practicing PAs should carry professional liability coverage, often called malpractice insurance, during all time periods in which they practice. But the ins and outs of malpractice insurance can be confusing, so we have the official answers to nine of your most frequently asked questions.

December 7, 2020

Kris Pyles-Sweet, MS, PA-C; Travis Randolph, PA-C; Emily WhiteHorse, Ph.D., PA-C; Melissa Ricker, PA-C

Insider Tips on Popular PA Specialties

PAs know that career flexibility is a built-in benefit of the profession. But it can be overwhelming to think about transitioning specialties. Do you have enough experience? What’s the best way to get your foot in the door? Four experts share their insights.

December 4, 2020

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