Rush University Medical Center

Rush University PAs Integral to Coronavirus Response

With new patients contracting coronavirus, COVID-19, daily in the U.S., PAs are on the front lines of the crisis response. Those at Rush University Medical Center are getting special training, setting up COVID-only emergency care, and using telemedicine to increase patient access to providers.

March 13, 2020

Dana Urban with her classmates

PA Inspires Patient to Follow in her Footsteps

Dana Urban has known she’s wanted to be a PA since she was 12 years old. In 2005, she met Amanda Asaro, MPAS, PA-C, who was part of her healthcare team. Asaro’s compassion, kindness, and care made a lasting impact on her patient.

January 8, 2020

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Looking Back: PAs Share Personal Triumphs from 2010s

AAPA wanted to check in with PAs and PAs-to-be about their experiences in the 2010s. So, we asked them on social media about their proudest accomplishments and biggest career breakthroughs and here are a few of the responses.

January 3, 2020

Christina Strauss, Brianna Hearle, and Amanda Dobil at their graduation at Quinnipiac University

For Two Sets of Triplets, the PA Profession was an Easy Choice

Triplets Christina Strauss, Brianna Hearle, and Amanda Dobil, as well as Kirby, Casey, and Lindsey Graham, all decided to become PAs. They talked to AAPA about why they chose the profession and how they have supported each other in their PA programs.

January 2, 2020

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