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Physician Associates Addressing Youth Mental Health One Student at a Time

The PArtnership to Improve Youth Mental Health program, developed and led by AAPA and the Physician Associate Foundation, harnesses the expertise of physician associates to train youth-serving professionals on evidence-based strategies for supporting youth mental health. Since its creation in 2024, the program has reached approximately 250 youth-serving professionals.

May 8, 2025

AAPA Voices Concerns About Medicaid Proposals in Coalition Letter to Congress

In a letter sent to U.S. Senate and House of Representatives leaders, AAPA joined other leading healthcare and patient advocacy organizations to voice concerns about Medicaid proposals currently under Congressional review.

May 1, 2025

Meet Your 2025 NomCom Endorsed Candidates

Explore the candidates endorsed by AAPA's 2025 Nominating Committee. Learn about the evaluation and selection process behind each endorsement.

April 17, 2025

AAPA Signs Coalition Letter Voicing Concern over Possible Medicaid Cuts

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and other member organizations representing the Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA) have sent a letter to Congress regarding potential cuts to Medicaid.

March 26, 2025

Influential Leaders Shape a Culture of Dynamic Giving at AAPA 2025

This year, in Denver, PAF’s Women in Philanthropy, PA Moms, and PAs for Women Empowerment will host PA Adventure: An Evening at the Museum. With an expected attendance of over 150 PAs, this is an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and connect attendees with influential leaders.

March 25, 2025

Top 5 Reasons Early Career PAs Should Attend AAPA 2025

This May, thousands of PAs will converge in Denver, Colorado to learn, network, and advance their careers at AAPA 2025, the largest PA conference in the country. If you are an early career PA, here are five reasons you should attend!

March 19, 2025

AAPA, PAEA Release Guide to Support PA Programs with Title Change

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA) have teamed up to develop a new resource for PA programs in their journey to adopt “physician associate.”

March 17, 2025

AAPA Releases Statement on the Urgent Need to Strengthen Protections for the Healthcare Workforce

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board of Directors Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, released the following statement in response to the recent episodes of violence at Palms West Hospital and UPMC Memorial Hospital.

March 3, 2025

Coming to AAPA 2025: Suneel Gupta, Combining Inner Well-Being with Outer Leadership

On the Main Stage at AAPA 2025, Suneel Gupta, healthcare entrepreneur, bestselling author, and scholar, will speak to attendees on how to lead with compassion and resilience, and offer tips on preventing burnout and protecting your wellbeing.

February 24, 2025

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