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AAPA Releases Survey Showing Physician Support for Removing Barriers to PA Practice

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has released a new national survey, conducted by Morning Consult, that highlights physician support for PAs as a solution to provider shortages and access challenges. Morning Consult is a leading data intelligence company specializing in survey research.

Shaping Future Leaders: PA Rashadah Jordan’s Impact Through PAthways Mentorship Program

Rashadah Jordan, PA-C, DMS-C, PSY-CAQ, has mentored prospective PA students since 2019 and knows the value of having someone that can offer encouragement and understands the process. Jordan is currently mentoring two students in AAPA’s PAthways program, including recent graduate Tamera Robinson.

PA Lili Barajas and Her Commitment to Health Equity and Representation in Medicine

In the aftermath of the tragic Los Angeles wildfires, volunteers like PA Lili Barajas jumped into action to aid in relief efforts. Barajas is no stranger to giving back and is dedicated to serving underserved communities and increasing representation in healthcare.

HMP Global’s Psych Congress, AAPA Partner for Inaugural PA Institute for Physician Associates/Assistants

Physician associates/assistants with a focus in psychiatry will gain insight and expertise at the inaugural Psych Congress PA Institute, an HMP Global program set for December 11-13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

The Top 3 Reasons You Should Take the 2025 Salary Survey

Last year, approximately 40,000 PAs accessed the AAPA Salary Report. Now you have a chance to be a part of the next Salary Report by taking the 2025 AAPA Salary Survey. It takes just fifteen minutes and we want to hear from you. Students, too, can make their voices heard by taking the 2025 Student Survey.

Advocacy in Action: Remaining Steadfast and Forging Ahead

It’s only the second month of the new year, and the political landscape already feels vastly different from the time of my last update in January. While AAPA expected the new presidential administration would usher in change, the breadth, depth and expediency of new policy proposals has been unprecedented and has raised many questions about the future of healthcare.

Empowering the Next Generation of PAs, Honoring the Legacy of Joyce Nichols

The Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Physician Associate Foundation (PAF), is open to Black or African American PA students who demonstrate passion for the PA profession, commitment to serving their communities and future patients, and exceptional leadership potential. Read more about the five students who received the scholarship in 2024 and how it has helped shape their journeys.

PA in Rural Kentucky Promotes the Profession Both Locally and Internationally

Onieta Stewart, DMSc, PA-C, is a critical care physician associate at UK St. Claire, a hospital that serves an expansive, rural area in eastern Kentucky. In addition to her work as the assistant director of the hospital’s residency program as well as a volunteer faculty for the University of Kentucky PA program, Stewart also visits other countries, such as Germany and the Netherlands, to educate medical professionals on evolving roles of PAs.

PA Bob Thomann Launched “BrightBot” to Help Prevent the Spread of Infections

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physician associate and engineer Bob Thomann set out to find a better way to sanitize medical equipment and hospital rooms. With innovation and patients in mind, he designed “BrightBots,” affordable and easy-to-use portable UVC lights that will kill germs and bacteria in a matter of minutes. His clients include hospitals, nursing homes, and dental offices.

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