AAPA Statement on Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board of Directors David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, issued the following statement in response to the executive order, “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans.” 

August 10, 2026

American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

The AAPA Board of Directors began its 2026-27 leadership year on July 1. The board will be led by President and Chair David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of clinical experience in high-acuity specialties.  

July 1, 2026

A Legacy of Service: AAPA and PAF Honor Kenneth Moritsugu

During AAPA 2026 in New Orleans, AAPA and PAF recognized Kenneth P. Moritsugu for his extraordinary career in public health and decades of service to the Physician Associate Foundation. His leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to advancing healthcare have left a lasting mark on the PA profession and the communities PAs serve.

June 5, 2026

AAPA Board of Directors General Election Results Are In!

The results of AAPA’s Board of Directors election are in, following a two-week voting period. During the 2026 election cycle, AAPA members selected a new president-elect, secretary-treasurer and two directors-at-large for the coming leadership term.

June 2, 2026

Honoring Ina Cushman, Past President of AAPA

Ina Cushman dedicated her life to patient care and educating the next generation of PAs. In addition to her impressive work with wound care and orthopaedics, she held leadership positions within AAPA and the Massachusetts Association of PAs. Cushman was president of AAPA from 2002-03.

November 19, 2025

Why I’m Inspired by the Spirit of the PA Profession

For nearly 60 years, PAs have been essential members of the healthcare team. During PA Week, AAPA President Todd Pickard shares why he’s inspired by the profession’s enduring spirit of leadership and service.

October 9, 2025

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