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A Sisterhood of PAs

Despite their seven-year age difference, two sisters from Virginia are attending PA school at the same time. Debbie and Stephanie Smith have both been interested in medicine from a young age, but their paths to becoming a PA have been very different.

December 1, 2017

AAPA and SDPA Respond to New York Times

On Nov. 20, the New York Times ran a story that both the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the Society for Dermatology PAs (SDPA) found misleading and one-sided. AAPA President and the SDPA President submitted a joint letter to the editor providing feedback on the piece.

November 22, 2017

PAs and Advocacy: The Power of the Individual

PAs can create change for the profession through grassroots advocacy or donating to PA PAC. PAs often don’t realize the power they have as constituents – that legislators want to hear from PAs. PAC support from PAS can help ensure our champions remain in Congress. California PA Jeremy Adler says he contributes to PA PAC because it has the potential to improve his ability to practice.

November 20, 2017

PA LTC Jones Practices Protective Medicine at the White House

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel James Jones, PA, has experienced several dramatic medical moments in his near-decade at the White House. He has also visited 72 countries and every U.S. state in his job, which entails caring for the president, vice president, Cabinet secretaries, key White House personnel, some of their families and tourists visiting the building.

November 3, 2017

PA Executive: Javier Esquivel-Acosta

Physicians have traditionally filled the roles of medical directors. However, with the right background and determination, many PAs have shown they, too, have what it takes to be successful in those positions. One prime example is PA Javier Esquivel-Acosta, who for several years served as associate medical director at the Foothill Community Health Center (FCHC) in San Jose, Calif. The center oversees a number of local health clinics throughout the area.

November 3, 2017