From AAPA’s Leaders

From Our President

• April
  2022

• • The Countdown’s On To Indy!
    The countdown is officially on to AAPA 2022! AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco highlights the main stage events, CME, networking opportunities, and more.

• March
  2022

• • Inspired by the PA Community
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, shares how she’s been inspired by PAs recently — from a meaningful board reunion to AAPA’s grassroots advocates around the country.

• February
  2022

• • How Antarctica, the Salary Survey, and Advocacy Enhance PA Value
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, features the story of PA Joe Horneman, who used social media to showcase his work at a clinic in Antarctica. Orozco also introduces two new advocacy maps created by AAPA.

• January
  2022

• • PA Again a Top Job!
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, celebrates PA being named the number two healthcare job in the country. This month, she previews three priority initiatives for 2022: Partnering with Purpose, launching the new PA brand, and ongoing advocacy efforts.

• December
  2021

• • Hailing Our Volunteer Leaders, Gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, recognizes PAs serving as volunteer leaders in numerous capacities across the profession and advocates for participation in AAPA’s volunteer opportunities.

• November
  2021

• • Honoring Veterans, Advocacy Advances, 11-Day Power Play
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, reflects upon the profession’s deep roots in military service and provides updates on key policy changes regarding reimbursement. Orozco also highlights two PAs participating in an 11-day ice hockey game to raise money for a cancer hospital.

• October
  2021

• • PA Returns from Space, Plus News on PA Week, Direct Pay, and Title Change
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, spotlights AAPA member Hayley Arceneaux, PA-C, who made history as the first PA in space. Orozco also details PA Week 2021 events and opportunities.

• September
  2021

• • PAs on NBC, Title Change Updates, and Negative Noise
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, celebrates NBC’s coverage of frontline PA Arianna Campbell on both the “Today” show and on MSNBC. Orozco also addresses the effectiveness of behind-the-scenes work.

• August
  2021

• • Title Change and PA Brand Updates
    AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, launches a monthly letter to members. This month, she highlights four key areas of strategic work: title change, the new PA brand, advocacy, and education.