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Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Clinical Setting

Medical providers such as PAs are often the first point of contact for caretakers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and as such, need to be comfortable speaking about how to identify red flags of ASD, and where to refer caretakers if there is any concern.

April 2, 2018

“Your PA Can Handle It”: New Ad Resources

AAPA is pleased to announce the rollout of a new suite of advertisements to raise awareness and understanding of the PA profession. The materials were created for AAPA constituent organizations, particularly state PA chapters, to use as part of outreach activities.

March 30, 2018

Requirements Lessened for New Grad PAs in Colorado

Through the relentless work of the Colorado Academy of PAs (CAPA) and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), many of the draconian rules for hiring new grads have improved – making it significantly easier for employers to hire new PAs in the Mile-High State.

March 22, 2018

Five Tips for Challenge Bowl Success

AAPA 2018 is just around the corner, and PA programs around the country are starting to get ready for the ultimate PA student event: AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl. Get advice, study tips, and strategy advice from past winners and finalists.

March 19, 2018

Minnesotans Take the PA Message to Capitol Hill #PAsontheHill

Three Minnesota PAs approached their Capitol Hill day with a sense of duty and urgency to make the case for PAs and their patients with legislators. “Every PA needs to do something, even if it is small. We don’t have to be political junkies; we just need to speak up, whether it is with a legislator or in the clinic, it all matters. We can’t lay the responsibility for advocacy on a few. Everyone has to contribute in some measure to benefit our patients.”

March 15, 2018

PA Leads Cheers for Philly Eagles and Her Patients

The medical scrubs she wears to the urgent care center are drastically different than the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleading uniform she wears on game day. But whether PA Snow Feng is cheering in front of a worldwide audience or attending to a patient one-on-one, she remains focused on her practice, her community and her team.

March 14, 2018

Olympic Skiers and Snowboarders Benefit from PA Care

As the 2018 Olympics began, PA Kyle Wilkens, 52, was on hand as director of medical services for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the federation governing America’s national teams in those sports. He also works four days a month in a sports medicine and orthopedic surgery practice in Park City, Utah. Read about Wilkens’ preparation for and experience during and after the 2018 Winter Olympic games.

March 13, 2018