PA Named #2 Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report named the PA profession as the #2 Best Health Care Job and the #4 Best STEM Job in its 2024 rankings released today. Additionally, the profession secured the impressive #5 spot among the 100 Best Jobs, across all occupations.  

The Latest on PA Brand and Title Change

Since the AAPA House of Delegates passed a resolution affirming “physician associate” as the official title of the PA profession in 2021, AAPA has made progress in building public awareness of this new title while simultaneously elevating the PA brand.

Help AAPA Spread the Word: PAs Go Beyond!

Every year during PA Week, we come together to showcase our PA pride and celebrate just how amazing PAs are. This year is no exception! From October 6-12, help us spread the word that PAs Go Beyond – for their patients, their communities, and our healthcare system.

Cross-Orgs Reaffirm Commitment to EDI

On behalf of all stakeholders within the PA community, the leaders of the Cross-Orgs (PAEA, AAPA, ARC-PA, and NCCPA) are expressing profound disappointment in and opposition to the recent decision by the Supreme Court effectively prohibiting race-conscious admissions policies in higher education.

Calling All Applications for AAPA 2024!

Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with your fellow PAs? Now is the time to submit your application! Submissions are open for CME presentations and presentation graders until July 31, 2023.

AAPA 2023 Highlights: Challenge Bowl and PAs Night Out

Another successful day at AAPA 2023! Attendees from across the country attended a great batch of CME sessions, joined the much-anticipated National Medical Challenge Bowl, and took to the streets for PAs Night Out.