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Thinking About Retirement? You’ve Got Company.

More than one in seven PAs are nearing retirement. AAPA Research indicates that PAs are retiring earlier and, compared to PAs under age 55, those nearing retirement more commonly practice in primary care and in non-metropolitan/completely rural areas.

February 26, 2019

PA Krisi Gindlesperger’s Path to Leadership

How a PA climbed the leadership ladder, learned the business of medicine, and became a major player in the industry - Krisi Gindlesperger’s inspiring PA career path. Learn more about CHLM’s programs for PA leaders.

February 22, 2019

Michael Clark and his family at the Dallas Cowboy stadium

Day in the Life of a Cardiology PA

Cardiology PA Michael G. Clark is part of a large cardiology practice near Fort Worth, Texas. He describes a day in his busy practice in clinic and at the hospital, and discusses how the practice has changed.

February 22, 2019

Dave Mackey running

Running Over Barriers: Ultrarunner PA Competes After Amputation

Three-time Ultrarunner of the Year, PA Dave Mackey, of Boulder, Colorado, chose to amputate his left leg after a running accident. Mackey says the experience increased his medical knowledge in orthopaedics, infectious diseases, and rehabilitation, and helps him relate to patients.

February 21, 2019

PAs Deliver Healthcare to U.S. Asylum-Seeking Immigrant Families

PAs and other medical providers are part of teams providing care to immigrants in Arizona seeking asylum, often purchasing medications with their own funds. Elizabeth Lopez-Murray, PA-C, shares her experiences volunteering during this humanitarian crisis.

February 12, 2019

5 Ways to Use AAPA’s Salary Report

Two PAs share the ways AAPA’s Salary Report helped them prepare for negotiations, evaluate offers, change specialties, and advise PA colleagues, students, and employers. Then, take the 2019 Salary Survey to help make PA compensation more competitive.

February 6, 2019

As a Future Prescriber, I Pledge to Pause

Alexa Brooks is committed to preventing abuse and misuse of prescription opioids. She shares her motivation for signing the “Pledge to Pause Before You Prescribe” and urges healthcare providers to take a moment to talk with patients before prescribing an opioid medication.

February 1, 2019