Dan Acevedo pointing at a patient's x-ray

A Week in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedics

Daniel Acevedo, a PA in orthopaedics at OrthoVirginia in Lynchburg, Virginia, sees a lot in a typical week: five to seven surgeries, hospital consultations, hip fracture clinics, post-op patients, outpatient procedures at an ambulatory surgery center, and more.

April 5, 2019

PA Rick Kilgore teaches class

PAs: It’s Time to Talk About Suicide

An AAPA HOD resolution recommended greater PA communication and CME about suicide prevention. By being alert, taking the initiative to ask patients about mental health, and educating themselves, PAs have a unique opportunity to help prevent suicide.

March 22, 2019

PA Tony Adkins sitting with his patient, Crosby

PA Finds His Rhythm as the ‘Dancing PA’

Those who say laughter is the best medicine would likely enjoy dancing alongside Maurice “Tony” Adkins, MPH, PA-C, MCHS. Known by many as the “Dancing PA,” Adkins frequently incorporates some lighthearted dancing during his patient visits at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

March 20, 2019

Katherine Wilkens, Kasey Drapeau D’Amato, and Stephen D’Amato posing outside

PA Entrepreneur Develops Popular Skincare Line

Kasey Drapeau D’Amato, a PA in dermatology, used her clinical skills to build a skincare business. Read how D’Amato became an entrepreneur and started Airelle Skincare. She also shares her skincare secrets and advice for PAs who want to start a business.

March 20, 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

Improve the Management of CVD in Patients with Diabetes

Data emerging from CVOTs of glucose lowering drugs are highlighting differences among drugs on cardiovascular disease beyond the effects of glucose lowering. Clinicians will need to change their approach to the management of patients with T2D.

January 18, 2019

A group of residents dressed in scrubs pose in an OR

A Day in the Life of a PA Surgical Resident

PA Kimberly Mackey says choosing to complete the Norwalk/Yale post-graduate residency program is by far the best thing she has done for her career. She was exposed to surgical sub-specialties including trauma and had daily first-assistant opportunities in the operating room.

January 10, 2019

Take Time for Your Patients and Yourself

Jay Somers, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA, is an accomplished PA leader and owner of an outpatient psychiatric practice in Las Vegas. He recently sat down to host a Huddle Ask Me Session on mental health and answered questions about this important medical field.

November 29, 2018

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