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Oregon Governor Signs Bill Expanding PA Representation on State Medical Board

On July 18, 2023 Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law HB 2627, giving PAs in the state more opportunity to actively partake in efforts improving access to quality care in Oregon. AAPA joins the Oregon Society of Physician Assistants (OSPA) in thanking Representative Bobby Levy for her efforts in sponsoring the legislature and advocating on behalf of the PA profession.

July 21, 2023

Husband and Wife Team Open Urgent Care Center to Help Reduce Overcrowding in Local ER Departments

PA Elochukwu Osoego wanted to decrease the number of patients going to overcrowded ERs in Jefferson City, Missouri. So, he and his wife, NP Dara Osoego, opened their own urgent care, Innovative Medical Clinic, with a focus on high-level services, transparent pricing, and stellar customer care.

July 18, 2023

AAPA Announces 42 New Distinguished Fellows

This year, AAPA is pleased to welcome 42 PAs to join the ranks of the Distinguished Fellow (DFAAPA) Program. As the association’s most dedicated members, Distinguished Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the profession through professional achievement, leadership, professional interaction, learning and community service.

July 12, 2023

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.

July 11, 2023

American Academy of Physician Associates Names Jennifer M. Orozco as Its Chief Medical Officer

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today named Jennifer M. Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, as the organization’s first Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

July 11, 2023

Lieutenant and PA Casie Parker Spends One Month at Sea as the Medical Officer for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

Lieutenant Casie Parker, DMSc, PA-C, joined the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) to serve the underserved. She does this every day as a lead surgical PA serving veterans in Florida. But as an officer with USPHS, she has also stepped in as a medical provider on tours that offer unparalleled experiences, like her most recent stint on an NOAA ship traveling 100 miles off the West Coast.

July 10, 2023

American Academy of Physician Associates Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2023-2024 leadership year on July 1.

July 5, 2023

Meet Folusho Ogunfiditimi, 2023-2024 President and Chair of the AAPA Board of Directors

Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, president and chair of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his journey to the PA profession. Emphasizing the importance of leadership and mentorship, President Ogunfiditimi believes every PA has a part to play in bringing greater awareness to PA value.

July 1, 2023

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.

June 28, 2023