AAPA Research Archives

AAPA, PA Foundation, Cleveland Clinic, and Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Release Early Cognitive Assessment Toolkit

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), PA Foundation (PAF), Cleveland Clinic, and Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) today publicly released an early cognitive assessment toolkit.

November 1, 2023

How to Find Protected Research Time

Do you have an important research question, but have limited time to explore it? Don’t have an individual research project but are looking to broaden your research capacity? No matter where you’re starting, AAPA has financial support for researchers!

May 2, 2023

Explore Vast Array of Research in 2020 ePosters Online Gallery

Explore the vast array of PA research showcased in the annual ePoster competition. For the first time ever, ALL of the ePosters are displayed on AAPA’s website. This year’s research covers topics ranging from developing a standardized note template and minimizing student burnout to defining the quality of care at a student-run clinic.

August 13, 2020

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

Diabetes is Daunting. Finding a Quality Provider Shouldn’t Be

Diabetes, often complicated by other medical conditions, demands high-quality care and management. PAs play a vital role in care and management for patients with diabetes; nearly 87% of PAs surveyed see patients with this diagnosis.

November 13, 2018

Everything You Want to Know About Hospital-Employed PAs

PAs employed by hospitals comprise 34.9% of PAs in the profession. Academic medical centers are the most common hospital employer, with nearly half (46.4%) of hospital-employed respondents working for them.

August 31, 2018

PAs in Administration: Higher Salaries and Job Satisfaction

PAs in management and administration tend to be paid more, have access to leadership training and an identified career path, and are more satisfied with their employers.

August 14, 2018

Barriers to Providing Care Improving, But More Work Remains

By 2030, the U.S. may face a shortage of 42,600 to 121,300 physicians, according to the 2018 projections established by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Within their model, they found that general population growth coupled with the aging population accounts for most of the projected shortfall.

July 16, 2018

PAs in Rural Locations Ready to Meet Primary Care Needs

More than 39% of PAs in rural locations practice in primary care compared to 21% of those in urban locations. This supports researchers who say that PAs can be positioned to meet the rapidly growing primary care needs in rural locations.

June 12, 2018