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Meet Todd Pickard, 2025-2026 President and Chair of the AAPA Board of Directors

Todd Pickard, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO, president and chair of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his leadership journey. As a dedicated advocate for the profession, he believes PAs can drive lasting change to improve the healthcare system.

July 1, 2025

American Academy of PAs Announces 2025-26 Board of Directors

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2025-26 leadership year on July 1. The board will be led by President and Chair Todd A. Pickard, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO, a longtime AAPA leader and nationally recognized expert in oncology care.

July 1, 2025

PA Licensure Compact: Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Join

Connecticut is now a member of the PA Licensure Compact, following this week’s signing of HB 7287!

June 27, 2025

Florida PAs and PA Students Deliver Women’s Health Services to Underserved Communities

Oceana Community Health, a medical center in Florida, is working with local PAs and PA students to help hundreds of women in an underserved community receive high-quality, compassionate care, including routine breast cancer screenings.

June 24, 2025

AAPA Announces 53 New Distinguished Fellows

This year, AAPA is pleased to welcome 45 physician associates to join the ranks of the Distinguished Fellows (DFAAPA) Program. Recognized for their commitment to advancing the PA profession and the health of their communities, Distinguished Fellows are the association’s most dedicated members.

June 24, 2025

Momentum Builds: New Hampshire Becomes Third State to Enact PA Title Change 

New Hampshire just became the third state to adopt “physician associate” as the official title for PAs, signaling growing nationwide recognition and momentum for title change.

June 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: Tackling Tumultuous Times

From title change legislation to federal advocacy, it's been a busy month. Our advocacy efforts are working - let's keep it going!

June 18, 2025

Going Above and Beyond: One PA’s Mission to Deliver Critical Care by Air

Every month, Jordan Braman, DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P, steps away from his full-time role in the ICU in Chelsea, Michigan, and travels to New Mexico to work a 96-hour shift as a flight PA for an air medical transport service. He and his crew serve a sprawling, mostly rural region in southeastern New Mexico, responding to numerous inter-facility patient transfers and high-stakes emergencies in remote locations.

June 16, 2025

Maine Becomes Second State to Secure Legislative Title Change

Maine became the second state to change the title of the PA profession to physician associate with LD 1166 becoming law. Oregon previously adopted the updated title in April 2024.

June 14, 2025