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Research

AAPA conducts original research on and writes about the PA profession, monitors PA compensation and benefits, and provides support to PAs interested in research.

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Latest Announcements

The 2025 Digital Salary Report is Here

Compare compensations and compose your own dynamic visualizations based on the latest PA data. The new 2024 data year is now available within the Digital Salary Report.

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Free Networking Session!

Join us for a networking session on clinical trials research on July 24.
Also, you can still apply for the Small Research Grants Program! Learn more below under Grant Funding.

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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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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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Research Resources

Learn more about using secondary data to boost your clinical practice and why research is important with AAPA’s new, free CME on critical research topics – and check back often for new topics!

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PA Research Discussion Group

Did you know that AAPA members can share ideas, crowdsource support on challenging research problems, and develop collaborations on Huddle’s PA Research Discussion Group?

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AAPA State Health Profiles

AAPA developed 10 state health profiles to spark conversation and develop collaboration to move the needle on state health rankings. Check out the profiles here. If you have questions about the profiles or want more information, please reach out to [email protected].

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Physicians’ Attitudes & Perceptions on Physician Associates

To illuminate provider needs and uncover solutions to top challenges in today’s healthcare system, AAPA commissioned Morning Consult to conduct an independent physician opinion survey.

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Resources, Activities, and 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 Research in Action and browse ePosters from AAPA’s most popular conferences – and find abstracts published in JAAPA! The call for submissions is now open! You can review the submission guidelines and apply today!

Fellowship and Grant Funding

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

Research Requests, Support, and Partnerships

Get help finding specific statistics on the PA profession, accessing data, fielding 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.

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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

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