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Research

AAPA supports research on the PA profession by conducting original research, monitoring PA compensation and benefits, and writing about the profession, as well as providing support to PAs interested in research.

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Latest Announcements

The 2023 Salary Report Has Arrived!

Whether you want the big picture, or you’re looking for data that fits your unique employment situation, the salary report has the answers – and an easy way to find them!

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The 2023 ePosters Digital Collection is Here

Browse through the ePosters from 2020 to present to learn more about the research that PAs and PA students are doing.

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Research Resources

NEW! Research CME available now! Interested in learning more about using secondary data to boost your clinical practice? Or are you just curious why research is important to the PA profession? AAPA has developed new, free CME on critical research topics. Be sure to check back for new topics as they become available!

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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) helps patients and their caregivers communicate and make informed healthcare decisions, allowing their voices to be heard in assessing healthcare options.

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Small Research Grants is Now Closed

The AAPA Small Research Grant (SRG) program, intended to support research for PAs who otherwise do not have access to institutional support, is now closed for 2023. We expect notifications to be sent out by the beginning of September.

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Research Mailing List

Sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date with AAPA Research and get notified when there are opportunities for funding, calls for volunteers, or other major news from Research.

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The Patient Experience – Perspectives on Today’s Healthcare

The Harris Poll recently conducted a public opinion survey, commissioned by AAPA, to understand patient experiences and identify how PAs can improve access to care and overall patient outcomes.

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Resources, Activities, & Opportunities

Salary Report and Other Research Publications

Thanks to PA responses to our surveys, we can give you the latest data and info in our research reports and publications, News Central articles, and extended data briefs.

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Research Events at AAPA Conferences

Learn more about ePosters and Research in Action at AAPA 2023, browse ePosters from 2020 to 2022, and find select ePoster abstract from 2015 to 2022 published in JAAPA.

Fellowship and Grant Funding

Learn about the AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship as well as the application cycle, find out about live events, and meet the Fellows.

Research Requests, Support, and Partnerships

Learn about how to get help if you need a specific statistic on the PA profession and how to access data, field surveys, and collaborate with the Research Team.

Research Resources

Find the resources you need for your research! Whether you are just starting out or an experienced scholar, AAPA has curated CME and resources to help.

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Use current, relevant findings from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as a resource for empowering your patients.