Dave Sander with a couple members of his DMAT and a Customs and Border Protection Special Unit officer talking to a local in Puerto Rico

How PAs Can Use Their Skills in Disaster Medicine

Interested in using your skills to help communities in need after a disaster? Four PAs offer their best advice for getting involved, from participating in trainings and minimizing harm to being patient throughout the process.
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One Interview Tip I Would Give to All PAs

Career and leadership expert Andrea Lowe, MHA, PA-C, shares advice on how to effectively prepare so that you stand out from the crowd during job interviews. Anticipate competition for any job you’re interviewing for and do your homework.
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What’s Different About 2019’s Salary Report?

AAPA’s 2019 Salary Report national summary includes a profession-wide look at PA compensation, aggregating PAs who are paid base salaries, hourly pay, and productivity pay. AAPA’s Research team wanted to give PAs the clearest picture possible of PA compensation across the country.
The attendees gathering at the AAPA 2019 Distinguished Fellows reception

AAPA Announces New Distinguished Fellows

Leadership. Service. Dedication. AAPA’s Distinguished Fellow Program is a select group of PAs who represent the best qualities of the PA profession. This year, AAPA is proud to add 48 new names to this growing list.

Reluctant to Discuss Reimbursement? Let the Experts Help

The rules surrounding reimbursement and payment policies are changing rapidly. As healthcare delivery transforms into a value-based payment model, PAs must be aware of how they can facilitate a high-performing, patient-centered delivery model with patients at the forefront of that care model.