AAPA News Archives

AAPA Commemorates Juneteenth

We at AAPA commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when hundreds of thousands of enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom – more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

June 19, 2020

AAPA Supports the Black Community and Pledges to Combat Racism

We at AAPA are appalled by the killing of George Floyd and the disturbing pattern of continued violence and discrimination against the Black community. These events, along with passionate messages from PAs and PA students, have propelled us to reflect more deeply.

June 5, 2020

AAPA Statement on Current National Crisis

AAPA acknowledges that injustice, racism, and inequality have impacted many lives, and we want to deliver a very clear message: We strongly condemn racism in all forms.

June 2, 2020

AAPA 2020 Keynote Alex Sheen Shares His Journey of Keeping Promises

Feel like you’re missing out since AAPA 2020 was canceled in Nashville? You can still experience General Session keynote speaker Alex Sheen’s poignant story of founding because i said i would, a nonprofit focused on bettering humanity through making and keeping promises.

May 19, 2020

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First National Survey of Physician Assistants on COVID-19 Crisis

A new national survey of PAs was released today from the AAPA. It shows the considerable contributions of PAs and the scale at which they have had to adapt to meet the needs of patients during the COVID-19 crisis.

May 19, 2020

Student Academy Founder Jeff Heinrich Passes Away

AAPA’s first student president and founder of the official AAPA Student Academy, J. Jeffrey Heinrich, EdD, PA-C Emeritus, died on May 10 in Guilford, Connecticut. Heinrich was also co-founder of the PA History Society and recipient of many professional honors and awards.

May 12, 2020

American Academy of PAs Announces 2020 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of PAs is pleased to announce its annual awards to PAs who have distinguished themselves in service to their patients and their communities, and who have been dedicated advocates for the PA profession.

April 27, 2020

AAPA President Receives Honorary DMSc from University of Lynchburg

The University of Lynchburg conferred an honorary DMSc degree upon David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, president and chair of the AAPA Board of Directors. Lynchburg President Dr. Kenneth Garren and School of PA Medicine Dean Dr. Jeremy Welsh, DHSc, JD, PA-C, presented the honor.

April 24, 2020

AAPA Moves to New Accreditation Management System

AAPA has moved to a new accreditation management system that provides an improved user experience to better meet as AAPA CME provider needs. The application and management process have been updated, as well as the fee structure.

April 15, 2020

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