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New Data: PA Students Have Diverse Backgrounds, Life Experiences

In 2021, AAPA moved beyond asking students just about their gender, race, and ethnicity. The AAPA Student Survey included questions about PA students’ backgrounds to gain insights into the diversity of life experiences among new PAs joining the workforce.

January 21, 2022

Which New Fellow Membership Is Right For You?

AAPA just launched three new fellow membership options: professional, plus, and premium. No matter what type of membership you’re looking for, we have it! Here, we help you decide which of the new membership options is right for you and your career.

January 20, 2022

With State-of-the-Art Facilities and Full-Tuition Scholarships, Chapman University Trains PAs to Meet Need for More Primary Healthcare Providers

Chapman’s Crean College is home to a growing PA Program, which in 2018 graduated its first class of 25 practicing PAs. Investing in the training of PAs and other healthcare professionals is the best way to meet an increasing need for primary care.

January 14, 2022

A Look Ahead: Advocacy Priorities for 2022

While PA practice is regulated at the state level, it is also impacted by federal statutes and regulations and reimbursement policy. Learn more about the advocacy team's 2022 priorities and ways you can get involved in advancing your profession.

January 11, 2022

PA Named #2 Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report

For the fifth year in a row, PA has been named one of the top two healthcare jobs in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Jobs List, released today. This year’s rankings list PA as the #2 Best Health Care Job and the #3 Best Job overall.

January 11, 2022

On-the-job Stimulation and Work-life Balance Draw PAs to Nephrology

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents both a significant challenge for patients and an enormous opportunity for providers. Many PAs in other specialties play a role in treating their patients who have CKD. Practicing in nephrology gives clinicians a solid foundation in medicine.

December 22, 2021

Your Top 5 Career Questions Answered by the PA Career Coach

Jennifer Anne Hohman, the PA Career Coach, answers the top five questions we heard from PAs this year. She offers her expert advice on asking for a raise, negotiating (and renegotiating) your salary, how to land a job as a new grad, and more.

December 21, 2021

AAPA Shares Update on State Medicaid Policies Pertaining to PAs

AAPA periodically issues a questionnaire to Medicaid agencies in all 50 states and D.C. to clarify policies pertaining to PAs. This year more states say they enroll PAs as billing providers – indicating that PAs are authorized to receive direct payment.

December 21, 2021

Two PAs Use Genetics and Precision Medicine to Provide Answers and Develop Plans for Patients

PAs Wesley Patterson and Laura Buch use genetics and precision medicine to tailor treatment plans for patients that will maximize their potential and prolong their lives. The NIH’s All of Us Research Program has a similar goal.

December 16, 2021