Leadership Message Archives
Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA
Past President and Chair, Board of Directors
President Prevelige (2024-2025)
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June
2025 -
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Thank You for an Incredible Year of Progress
In his final President’s Letter, Jason Prevelige reflects on his term as AAPA President, including recent advocacy wins and confronting AMA’s unjust and harmful “scope creep” campaign. He encourages PAs to continue striving for change and championing the PA profession.
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June
2025 -
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Just In: Maine PAs Are Now Physician Associates
In June 2025, Maine became the second state to change the title of the PA profession to physician associate. AAPA President Jason Prevelige congratulates the Maine Academy of Physician Associates (MEAPA) leaders and advocates on this tremendous achievement.
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May
2025 -
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Announcing AAPA’s 2025 Health Equity Report
AAPA President Jason Prevelige announces the release of AAPA’s second annual health equity report. This report captures the progress AAPA has made in 2024 toward advancing health equity and outlines the strategic direction guiding our work ahead.
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April
2025 -
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What’s New: PAs Go Beyond Campaign Impact, Upcoming Webinar & More
AAPA President Jason Prevelige shares a powerful new PAs Go Beyond video, recent advocacy wins, and a new title change resource. He also introduces a webinar to discuss the first 100 days of the new administration and what it means for PAs and the healthcare landscape.
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March
2025 -
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Reach New Heights at AAPA 2025
In the lead up to AAPA 2025, President Jason Prevelige shares details on some of the special events, networking offerings, and other opportunities PAs and PA students can look forward to in Denver.
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February
2025 -
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New AAPA Survey Shows Physician Support for PAs
AAPA President Jason Prevelige shares the findings of the newly commissioned AAPA national survey, conducted by Morning Consult, to explore physicians’ attitudes and perceptions of physician associates.
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January
2025 -
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Exciting News to Kick Off 2025
AAPA President Jason Prevelige kicks off 2025 by sharing exciting news about the PA profession and what PAs can looks forward to in the months ahead.
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December
2024 -
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Another Fantastic Year for PAs
As 2024 comes to a close, AAPA President Jason Prevelige reflects on the progress PAs have made this year, and the successes that are yet to come in the new year!
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November
2024 -
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Thankful for PAs
As Thanksgiving approaches, AAPA President Jason Prevelige shares his gratitude to PAs and the work they have accomplished around the country and world.
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October
2024 -
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Are You Ready for PA Week?
AAPA President Jason Prevelige spotlights the numerous ways PAs can participate during National PA Week. He also highlights the year’s victories and opportunities for PAs to demonstrate how PAs Go Beyond, to show patients, fellow providers, and lawmakers the impact PAs make every day.
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September
2024 -
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The AMA Has Responded to Letters from AAPA
In the interest of full transparency, AAPA President Jason Prevelige and CEO Lisa Gables have shared the response AAPA received from the AMA, regarding AAPA’s pushback to the AMA’s campaign targeting PAs.
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August
2024 -
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Three Ways to Stand Up to the AMA
AAPA is building a movement to put an end to baseless attacks against the PA profession. Following a letter to the AMA, AAPA President Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA encourages all PAs to join AAPA and confront AMA’s unjust and harmful attacks on PAs and other healthcare providers.
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July
2024 -
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Building a Better Future Through Leadership and Advocacy
In his first month in office, AAPA President Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA shares his PA story, leadership philosophy, and vision for the PA profession.
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Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA
Past President and Chair, Board of Directors
President Ogunfiditimi (2023-2024)
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June
2024 -
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Reflections on A Year of Milestone Achievements
In his final message, Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi reflects on his term as AAPA President, how the PA profession has grown, AAPA 2024 successes, and advocacy wins. He encourages PAs to make their voices heard and not be afraid to take chances.
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May
2024 -
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Just 8 Days Until AAPA 2024!
In the lead up to AAPA 2024, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi shares details about what PAs and PA students can look forward to during this year’s conference.
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April
2024 -
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ICYMI: The Latest PA Profession Advancements
AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi gives an update on the profession’s recent accomplishments, from the official activation of the PA Licensure Compact to Oregon becoming the first state to achieve title change, and touches on all the exciting opportunities PAs can look forward to in the coming months.
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March
2024 -
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The Countdown to AAPA 2024 is On!
In the lead up to AAPA 2024, President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi shares details on some of the special events, CME offerings, and other opportunities PAs and PA students can look forward to in Houston.
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February
2024 -
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Strengthening PA Practice: Recent Advocacy Wins & Strategies
This month, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi honors remarkable PAs throughout history and shares pivotal advocacy wins, from a landmark federal ruling to grassroots movements in state legislatures.
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January
2024 -
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5 Ways to Be an Advocate for the PA Profession
AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi celebrates the PA profession being named one of the top five jobs across the country by U.S. News & World Report – for the seventh year in a row! To start off 2024, he challenges all PAs to advocate for the profession and make their voices heard.
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December
2023 -
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Our Profession’s Top Victories This Year
To end the year, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi reports on the profession’s top legislative wins, highlights a new PAs Go Beyond campaign milestone, and more.
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November
2023 -
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A Thanksgiving Reflection: Leading with Purpose
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi reflects on the diverse opportunities that shaped his career and urges PAs to look to the future. He encourages all PAs to embrace a leadership role in their community or practice, to make a difference for their patients and the PA profession.
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October
2023 -
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Happy PA Week!
AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi spotlights the numerous ways PAs can participate during National PA Week. He also highlights a national PAs Go Beyond advertising campaign that complements a dynamic TV and radio tour featuring AAPA and state leaders to share the latest Harris poll data.
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September
2023 -
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Save the Date for PA Week
In the lead up to PA Week, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi urges PAs to show their support for their profession and their fellow PAs, by engaging on social media and spreading the word that PAs Go Beyond.
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August
2023 -
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PA Leadership Opportunities: Unleash Your Potential!
This month, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi encourages all PAs to consider how they can become a leader in the profession and work toward removing barriers and increasing access to high-quality patient care.
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July
2023 -
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Charting A Path Forward: My Goals and Vision for Our Profession
In his first month in office, AAPA President Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA shares his PA story, leadership philosophy, and vision for the PA profession.
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July
2023 -
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Leadership Voices: Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C
In an interview with POCN, President Folusho Ogunfiditimi shares insight into the future of AAPA and how its work is vital to the growth and success of the PA profession.
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