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Conduct Research to Show Impact of PA Profession on Health Outcomes

AAPA’s Commission on Research and Strategic Initiatives has provided an updated framework for developing a research agenda aligned with priorities of the changing profession. Researchers should consider themes like the value of PAs, PA workforce, PA role and practice, and PA education.

July 8, 2019

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American Academy of PAs Welcomes 2019-20 Board of Directors

The 2019-2020 American Academy of PAs (AAPA) Board of Directors began its leadership year on July 1. President and Chair of AAPA’s Board of Directors David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA of Boynton Beach, Florida, will lead the organization.

July 3, 2019

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What to Expect This Year: New AAPA President Outlines Priorities

AAPA President David Mittman is excited about building on positive PA momentum and shares his priorities including making progress on OTP, supporting Constituent Organizations, expanding opportunities for PAs in telemedicine, supporting mental health initiatives, and advocating for the profession.

July 1, 2019

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PA Students in the Mile-High City

At AAPA 2019, students from all over the country met in Denver, Colorado to share ideas, network, and move the profession forward. Find out about all the student events and the decisions that affect all PA students.

June 28, 2019

AAPA Conference On Demand

Top 5 Most Popular CME from AAPA 2019

Conference on Demand is now live! Video-based sessions from AAPA 2019 in Denver, Colorado are now available. Check out the top five most popular sessions, which include managing outpatient hypertension, syncope assessments, sight-threatening conditions, sepsis, and more.

June 26, 2019

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Brush Up on Best Practices for LinkedIn

Create a professional health care community following best practices recommended by LinkedIn Senior News Editor - Healthcare Beth Kutscher, an AAPA 2019 guest speaker. Are you sharing, starting a conversation, including a photo, and mixing it up?

June 21, 2019

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A Day in the Life of a PA in a Medical ICU

Erin Stutz, PA-C, works in pulmonary critical care in the medical ICU at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). She shares what her days are like, and why the upcoming Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp is worth your time.

June 19, 2019