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Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA, and Simeon Godick, PA-C, show how Jewish values, clinical leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advocacy can shape both patient care and the PA profession.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 300 into law on May 27, making Iowa the 17th state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Leaders from the Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS) attended the signing ceremony for the bill, which passed unanimously in both the Iowa House and the Senate.

This year in Denver, PAs and PA students traveled from across the country to take part in AAPA 2025. Attendees participated in stimulating CME sessions, networking opportunities, two spectacular Main Stage events, and a raging PA-only block party!

In AAPA 2025’s second Main Stage Event, bestselling author, healthcare entrepreneur, and Harvard Medical School instructor Suneel Gupta helps attendees reconnect with their “why,” renew their energy, and strengthen their ability to lead with compassion and resilience.

William H. Marquardt, MA, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, has dedicated nearly 50 years to advancing access to primary and preventive healthcare. A steadfast supporter of the Physician Associate Foundation since 1997, he is the largest individual donor in PAF’s history.

In AAPA’s first Main Stage event, leaders from RenewRx, Affineon Health, and Eon Health showcased groundbreaking innovations that will shape the future of healthcare and PA practice.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is excited to recognize outstanding physician associates/assistants (PAs) and PA students who have made exceptional contributions to their communities, patients, and the advancement of the PA profession.

AAPA has released the second annual Health Equity Report to give AAPA members and the PA community a look into how AAPA worked to advance health equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in 2024.