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Program Director Mary Jackson Leads Program with a Focus on Health Equity and Clinician Well-Being

In January 2026, Mount St. Mary’s University will welcome its inaugural class to a new PA program. The program will emphasize service within underserved and under-resourced communities and offer tools for students to sustain long-term professional resilience and prevent burnout.

December 16, 2025

AAPA White Paper Explores the 60-Year Evolution of the PA Profession, Present Challenges, and Opportunities to Change Healthcare Delivery

Today, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) unveiled a new white paper, “Physician Associates: A Modern Evolution 1965–2035.” Developed in collaboration with more than 30 PA and PA student thought leaders, the paper synthesizes the historical evolution, current landscape, and future directions of the PA profession.

December 10, 2025

Senators Collins, Blumenthal Introduce AAPA Priority Bill to Improve Federal Workers’ Access to Injury Compensation

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act – a key federal priority for AAPA.

December 3, 2025

Protecting the PA Pipeline: Frequently Asked Questions about the ED’s Proposal to Cap Student Loans

To get the facts about the Department of Education's proposal to cap student loans, read AAPA's FAQ.

November 20, 2025

Honoring Ina Cushman, Past President of AAPA

Ina Cushman dedicated her life to patient care and educating the next generation of PAs. In addition to her impressive work with wound care and orthopaedics, she held leadership positions within AAPA and the Massachusetts Association of PAs. Cushman was president of AAPA from 2002-03.

November 19, 2025

Bridging Gaps in Dementia Care: PAs as Champions of Early Detection and Support

PAs play a pivotal role in the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias by initiating targeted conversations, conducting relevant testing, and guiding patients and care partners through the complex care pathway. By leveraging existing resources, PAs can empower families to overcome barriers, access timely support, and navigate the challenges of ADRD with confidence and clarity.

November 19, 2025

AAPA Highlights PA Licensure Compact in Latest American Health Law Association Publication

An AAPA-authored article highlighting the opportunities the PA Licensure Compact presents for states, healthcare systems, and PAs was recently featured in the November/December issue of the American Health Law Association's Health Law Connections.

November 19, 2025

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Advocacy in Action: So much to be grateful for!

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I can’t help but reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. In 2025, PAs demonstrated an unwavering passion for patient care and advocacy that is having a tremendous impact on healthcare delivery and PA practice laws and regulation.

November 17, 2025

PA and Assistant Professor Ivy Spadone Has Dedicated 25 Years to Caring for the HIV-Positive Patient Population in Nevada

Ivy Spadone, DMSc, PA-C, AAHIVS, found her calling by caring for the HIV-positive patient population in Nevada. Over 26 years, she has developed a care philosophy centered on open-mindedness and human-centered medicine—guiding principles that she aims to impart on her students in her most recent academia role.

November 17, 2025