AAPA News

This year, in Denver, PAF’s Women in Philanthropy, PA Moms, and PAs for Women Empowerment will host PA Adventure: An Evening at the Museum. With an expected attendance of over 150 PAs, this is an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and connect attendees with influential leaders.

This May, thousands of PAs will converge in Denver, Colorado to learn, network, and advance their careers at AAPA 2025, the largest PA conference in the country. If you are an early career PA, here are five reasons you should attend!

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA) have teamed up to develop a new resource for PA programs in their journey to adopt “physician associate.”

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board of Directors Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, released the following statement in response to the recent episodes of violence at Palms West Hospital and UPMC Memorial Hospital.

On the Main Stage at AAPA 2025, Suneel Gupta, healthcare entrepreneur, bestselling author, and scholar, will speak to attendees on how to lead with compassion and resilience, and offer tips on preventing burnout and protecting your wellbeing.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has released a new national survey, conducted by Morning Consult, that highlights physician support for PAs as a solution to provider shortages and access challenges. Morning Consult is a leading data intelligence company specializing in survey research.

AAPA and the Physician Associate Foundation (PAF) are working on several key projects aimed at improving healthcare and addressing health disparities across the country. These projects have wide-reaching impacts – from improving colorectal cancer screening rates and mental healthcare services in schools, to working to diversify the PA profession.