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AAPA Student Academy Board of Directors 2026 Election Results Are In!

During the 2026 election cycle, there were 10 open Student Academy Board positions. The results are in! Learn more about the newly elected 2026-2027 Student Academy Board of Directors.

June 2, 2026

Until Next Year: AAPA 2026 Highlights

This year in New Orleans, physician associates and PA students traveled from across the country to take part in AAPA 2026. Attendees participated in stimulating CME sessions, networking opportunities, two spectacular Main Stage events, and a culture-packed PA Night Out!

May 29, 2026

AAPA Applauds 2026 Individual Excellence Award Recipients

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is recognizing ten outstanding physician associates/assistants (PAs) and PA students for their exemplary contributions to their communities, patients, and the advancement of the PA profession.

May 14, 2026

Third Annual AAPA Health Equity Report Highlights 2025 Progress

AAPA has released the third annual Health Equity Report to give AAPA members and the physician associate community a look into how AAPA worked to advance health equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in 2025.

May 14, 2026

Legislation Signed by Delaware Governor Meyer Will Optimize PA Workforce, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Matt Meyer for signing HB 325 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s growing physician assistant/associate (PA) workforce.

May 12, 2026

Meet Your 2026 NomCom Endorsed Candidates

Explore the candidates endorsed by AAPA's 2026 Nominating Committee. Learn about the evaluation and selection process behind each endorsement.

April 16, 2026

Legislation Signed by Virginia Governor Spanberger Will Modernize PA Practice Law, Expand Patient Access to Care

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing HB 746 into law and establishing an optimal practice environment for the state’s more than 5,150 physician associates (PAs).

April 10, 2026

Welcome to the New AAPA Community

AAPA recently launched the new and improved AAPA Community—a members-only online space created to support meaningful discussions about the PA profession by PAs, students, and pre-PAs in all stages of their careers.

March 2, 2026

PA Again Named #2 Best Health Care Job in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News & World Report named the PA profession the #2 Best Health Care Job in its 2026 rankings. Additionally, the profession was named the #4 Best STEM Job and #5 among the 100 Best Jobs across all occupations.

January 13, 2026

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