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Get to Know AAPA’s 2026 Social Media Ambassadors

AAPA is thrilled to announce the second year of the Social Media Ambassador program! These 17 PAs reflect the breadth of the profession, bringing together PAs at various career stages, from early-career PAs to experienced clinicians with more than 20 years of practice. Get to know the people behind this program and follow along as they highlight and amplify the voices of PAs nationwide!

January 8, 2026

The Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship: Celebrating Five Years of Impact

Since its creation, the Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship has awarded financial support to nearly 40 PA students across the country, each one carrying forward a piece of her legacy through their studies, clinical practice, and dedication to their patients and communities.

January 6, 2026

AAPA Statement on Rural Health Transformation Program Awards Announcement

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) released a statement today in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of state awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

December 29, 2025

AAPA Commends U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Student Loans for PAs, Other Professions

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) commends U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17-R) for introducing legislation to ensure physician associates/assistants (PAs) and several other professions are included in the “professional” tier for federal student loans.

December 18, 2025

Program Director Mary Jackson Leads Program with a Focus on Health Equity and Clinician Well-Being

In January 2026, Mount St. Mary’s University will welcome its inaugural class to a new PA program. The program will emphasize service within underserved and under-resourced communities and offer tools for students to sustain long-term professional resilience and prevent burnout.

December 16, 2025

AAPA White Paper Explores the 60-Year Evolution of the PA Profession, Present Challenges, and Opportunities to Change Healthcare Delivery

Today, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) unveiled a new white paper, “Physician Associates: A Modern Evolution 1965–2035.” Developed in collaboration with more than 30 PA and PA student thought leaders, the paper synthesizes the historical evolution, current landscape, and future directions of the PA profession.

December 10, 2025

Senators Collins, Blumenthal Introduce AAPA Priority Bill to Improve Federal Workers’ Access to Injury Compensation

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act – a key federal priority for AAPA.

December 3, 2025

Protecting the PA Pipeline: Frequently Asked Questions about the ED’s Proposal to Cap Student Loans

To get the facts about the Department of Education's proposal to cap student loans, read AAPA's FAQ.

November 20, 2025

Honoring Ina Cushman, Past President of AAPA

Ina Cushman dedicated her life to patient care and educating the next generation of PAs. In addition to her impressive work with wound care and orthopaedics, she held leadership positions within AAPA and the Massachusetts Association of PAs. Cushman was president of AAPA from 2002-03.

November 19, 2025