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A Day in the life of a Urogynecology PA

Urogynecology is a hybrid between gynecology and urology, treating issues involving both the bladder and vagina. Urogynecology PA Sharon Dann explains her day-to-day practice in this specialty, and why this work is so important to her.

August 24, 2023

Two PAs Get Their ‘Big Break’ in TV and Film Production

After the initial shutdowns at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, PAs like Michelle Petropoulos and Rob Knutson joined production crews to get filming back up and running. With three years of experience on the set of shows such as Succession and The Time Traveler’s Wife, they were able to expand on the critical skills needed to provide high-quality care to their patients.

August 21, 2023

AAPA President, Folusho Ogunfiditimi, Releases Statement on Hawaii Wildfires

AAPA President and Chair of Board Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, today released the following statement on the wildfires in Hawaii.

August 17, 2023

Creating a Safe Space to Discuss Obesity with Patients, Experts Speak

In a recent AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two obesity medicine experts answered questions on how to provide high-quality care to patients struggling with obesity, the effectiveness of anti-obesity medication, and how best to support patients who qualify for bariatric surgery.

August 4, 2023

Obesity Medicine PA Karli Burridge Finds Success with a New Approach

Finding solutions for the large number of patients that don’t qualify for bariatric surgery is what led Karli Burridge to shift her career focus away from primary care and toward the field of obesity medicine.

August 2, 2023

Substance Use Experts Give Advice on Handling Addiction Medicine

In an AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two substance use disorder experts answered questions on how PAs can help with the rise of addiction, the recent DEA changes, and what resources are available to PAs to increase their knowledge and skillset to improve patient care.

July 28, 2023

AAPA Announces Agnes M. Compagnone as PA Foundation Executive Director

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to welcome Agnes M. Compagnone, DMSc, PA-C, as executive director (ED) of the PA Foundation (PAF), the philanthropic arm of AAPA.

July 26, 2023

Hear from Past AAPA Presenters for Benefits and Tips on Presenting at AAPA 2024

Seven past presenters share their knowledge about the benefits of presenting at an AAPA conference, and offer tips on how to put your best foot forward, both when submitting a proposal and stepping up onto the stage.

July 25, 2023

PA Licensure Compact Bill Passes in Delaware

On June 21, Gov. John Carney signed S.B.116 into law, making Delaware the second state to join Utah in adopting the PA licensure compact. S.B.116 will strengthen access to medical services and enhance the portability of PA licensure while safeguarding the safety of patients and complementing the existing authority of state licensing boards.

July 21, 2023