This PA Week: Celebrate 117 Years of Progress

PA Week is almost here! Join us from October 6-12 as we celebrate 117 years of history, beginning with the man who started it all: Dr. Eugene Stead. From the first graduating PA class to a growing profession that’s now nearly 190,000 PAs strong, we have plenty to celebrate.

September 29, 2025

This PA Week, Support PAs Making an IMPACT

PA Week is more than just a time to celebrate the PA profession — it’s an opportunity to give back and support those who are making a lasting impact in their communities. This PA Week, PAF invites the PA community to support its IMPACT Grant Program to help fund future patient-centered, community-based health projects within the United States and its territories.

September 24, 2025

Celebrate PA Week by Submitting a Proclamation!

PA Week (October 6-12) is a great opportunity to highlight the vital role PAs play in communities across the country, and we encourage you to consider requesting a PA Week proclamation from governors, mayors, and other officials!

September 10, 2025

How to Celebrate this PA Week

PA Week is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate it with you! From October 6-12, PAs show the country just how strong the PA profession is, highlight the high-quality care they provide, and advocate for their patients. This is the time to celebrate all that PAs have accomplished — and AAPA has plenty of tools to help you make the most of it!

September 2, 2025

Meet the 2025 Recipients of the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship

In 2024, AAPA established the Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship to recognize PA students who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advocacy work on behalf of the PA profession. Now in its second year, this scholarship supports five PA students who are committed to carrying forward Powe’s legacy through their own leadership and advocacy efforts.

August 27, 2025

PAF Endowment Secures Lasting Impact of Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship

In a historic step forward, the Physician Associate Foundation has established a permanent endowment for the Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship. The endowment, approved by the PAF Board of Trustees in May 2025, ensures that the scholarship will continue to grow in impact and sustainability for generations to come.

August 22, 2025

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