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Research

AAPA conducts original research on and writes about the PA profession, monitors PA compensation and benefits, and provides support to PAs interested in research.

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Thank You for Taking the 2024 Salary Survey!

Thank you for participating in the 2024 Salary Survey! Be on the look out for new data in the AAPA Digital Salary Report on April 25th!

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ePosters and Research in Action

Find our events in the conference scheduler and download the full schedule today! Looking to conduct research on PAs and PA students at AAPA 2024? We have opportunities available for you.

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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) helps patients and their caregivers communicate and make informed healthcare decisions, allowing their voices to be heard in assessing healthcare options.

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Research Mailing List

Sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date with AAPA Research and get notified when there are opportunities for funding, calls for volunteers, or other major news from Research.

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Research Resources

Learn more about using secondary data to boost your clinical practice and why research is important with AAPA’s new, free CME on critical research topics – and check back often for new topics!

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PA Research Discussion Group

Did you know that AAPA members can share ideas, crowdsource support on challenging research problems, and develop collaborations on Huddle’s PA Research Discussion Group?

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AAPA Research - The Harris Poll

The Patient Experience – Perspectives on Today’s Healthcare

The Harris Poll recently conducted a public opinion survey, commissioned by AAPA, to understand patient experiences and identify how PAs can improve access to care and overall patient outcomes.

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Resources, Activities, and Opportunities

Salary Report and Other Research Publications

Thanks to PA responses to our surveys, we can give you the latest data and info in our research reports and publications, News Central articles, and extended data briefs.

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Research Events at AAPA Conferences

Learn more about Research in Action and browse ePosters from AAPA’s most popular conferences – and find abstracts published in JAAPA!

Fellowship and Grant Funding

Learn about the AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship and its application cycle, find out about live events, and meet the Fellows.

Research Requests, Support, and Partnerships

Get help finding specific statistics on the PA profession, accessing data, fielding surveys, and collaborate with the Research Team.

Research Resources

Find the resources you need for your research! Whether you are just starting out or an experienced scholar, AAPA has curated CME and resources to help.

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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Use current, relevant findings from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as a resource for empowering your patients.