Introducing Vital Rounds: A Microlearning Series Made Specifically for PAs
Featuring content created by PA subject matter experts
September 24, 2025
AAPA has launched Vital Rounds, a microlearning video series created specifically for physician associates, delivering concise, high-impact clinical and professional content focused on conditions with the highest burden
Covering pressing clinical and professional topics across patient care, Vital Rounds helps PAs bridge knowledge gaps, enhance their decision-making, and stay current in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
“We designed the series to address timely and relevant areas across patient care and to help PAs bridge knowledge gaps, strengthen decision-making, and stay current in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape,” said AAPA Chief Medical Officer Jennifer M. Kolb, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA.
At launch, AAPA released 10 Vital Rounds video series, each comprised of four short video segment (five minutes or less) addressing the clinical topics with the highest opportunity for patient impact, including:
This series, led by PA Brian Bizik, explores the role of type 2 inflammation in COPD, guiding clinicians through the latest understanding of disease mechanisms, diagnosing, personalized treatment, and exacerbation prevention, emphasizing how deeper clinical insight can lead to better outcomes for patients with eosinophilic COPD.
Supported by GSK
This series, led by PA Carol Antequera, provides a comprehensive overview of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, emphasizing its importance in early detection and prevention. We review the importance of colorectal cancer screening, updated guidelines, and various testing options, with an emphasis on shared decision-making, overcoming screening barriers, and improving early detection and outcomes.
Supported by Exact Sciences
This series, led by PA Viet Le, offers a practical, clinically grounded look at Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, exploring its progression, screening guidelines, treatment options, and patient-centered care strategies.
Supported by Bayer
This series, led by PA Leah Yoke, provides practical, evidence-based guidance on managing COVID-19 in the post-pandemic era. The series focuses on timely diagnosis, intervention, and patient-centered care.
Supported by Pfizer
This series, led by PA Amy Klingler, provides physician associates with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve care for patients across the Alzheimer’s disease continuum in a primary care setting — from early screening for cognitive impairment and accurate diagnosis to staging, treatment, and ongoing support.
Supported by Lilly
This series, led by PA Nicole Fox, on obstructive sleep apnea covers its risk factors, prevalence, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The goal is to equip clinicians with tools to better identify and manage this common yet underdiagnosed condition.
Supported by Lilly
This series, led by PA Kevin N. Williams, explores Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), emphasizing early detection, differentiation from drug-induced parkinsonism, and treatment with VMAT2 inhibitors. The series highlights the PA’s role in patient education, communication, and improving outcomes.
Supported by Neurocrine Biosciences
This series, led by Neurology PA Jordan Mast, explores the role of patient navigation in Alzheimer’s care — highlighting barriers, the benefits of structured navigation programs, and how PAs can lead at every step of the journey. Viewers will gain practical strategies for diagnosis, care planning, and caregiver support that improve outcomes and quality of life.
Supported by Eisai
This series, led by Dr. Jennifer Kolb, PA and Chief Medical Officer of AAPA, explores how Physician Associates are transforming the healthcare workforce. Highlighting their adaptability, leadership, and growing impact, the series outlines why modernizing policies and investing in PAs today is key to building resilient, patient-centered teams for the future.
Supported by AAPA
This series, led by PA Brian Bizik, explores the role of inflammation in COPD, guiding clinicians through the latest understanding of disease mechanisms, diagnosing, personalized treatment, and exacerbation prevention. The series emphasizes how deeper clinical insight can lead to better outcomes for patients with eosinophilic COPD.
Supported by Sanofi
Interested viewers can watch these videos on AAPA’s YouTube Channel or in AAPA’s Clinical Resource Library.
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