PA Week Proclamations Surpass 2025 Numbers, Signaling Growing Support for the Profession

This PA Week (October 6-12), leaders from across the country took time to celebrate the more than 200,000 PAs who care for patients each day. In total, 26 governors, mayors, and other officials issued PA Week proclamations, a significant increase from the number of proclamations received in 2025, formally recognizing the PA profession and its contributions to healthcare.

October 21, 2026

PA Volunteers Across the Country Inspire the Next Generation

During PA Week, physician associates volunteered their time to participate in AAPA’s Project Access initiative, visiting middle and high schools in four major metropolitan areas. In partnership with the CARES Mentoring Movement, volunteers gave insight into the PA profession, shared their experiences, and taught basic first aid techniques that the students replicated with their classmates.

October 15, 2026

This PA Week, Students Share Their Vision for the Profession

During PA Week, AAPA President David J. Bunnell and Student Academy President Laura Hassan visited five PA programs to hear students’ aspirations, concerns, and perspectives on the profession’s future. Their conversations revealed a generation eager to help shape the future of healthcare and the PA profession.

October 12, 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Emergency Medicine PAs Provide Care at the FIFA World Cup

This year, the United States hosted 78 games across 11 cities as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On July 9, during the match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, MA, six PAs in emergency medicine worked the game, ready to provide care as needed to the 65,000-plus players, staff, and fans in attendance—and to experience the exuberant energy and camaraderie of a World Cup match.

September 24, 2026

Here is Everything You Need for PA Week 2026

PA Week is almost here (October 6–12) — and we want you to be part of the celebration! Whether you’re a PA or a PA student, this is your moment to shine and show the world how physician associates go beyond! Visit PAweek.com for ready-to-share resources.

September 14, 2026

This PA Week, Support the Next Generation of PAs

This PA Week, the Physician Associate Foundation (PAF) is raising funds for student scholarships. Since its founding, PAF has awarded scholarships to more than 1,600 future physician associates, helping reduce financial barriers so students can focus on what matters most: achieving their educational goals. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of individuals committed to supporting the next generation of PAs.

August 24, 2026