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South Carolina Set to Modernize PA Practice

In August, an updated law will be enacted in South Carolina that will expedite PA entry into the healthcare workforce by streamlining licensure processes and removing archaic, extraneous requirements that serve no public protection role.

June 5, 2019

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NCCPA Shares Q1 PANRE Pilot Results During AAPA 2019

Curious how the pilot alternative to PANRE is going? NCCPA unveiled first-quarter outcomes during an update at AAPA 2019, and the results so far indicate that participating PAs are quickly adapting to the alternative and answering questions during business hours.

June 5, 2019

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The Top 5 Factors Impacting PA Salaries

Demand for PAs is growing and, with it, PA salaries. Most PAs already enjoy salaries in the six-figure range, with some of them earning as much as $138,000 or more in base salary. Still, it’s important to ask: What are the factors that affect PA salary?

June 3, 2019

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Human Trafficking: Become Informed and Be Attentive

As healthcare providers, PAs may be the only touchpoint for a human trafficking victim. This gives us an opportunity to recognize their situation and a chance to change their lives, not just treat the physical manifestation of their nightmare.

May 30, 2019

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Volunteering in Immokalee, Florida: Finding My Purpose in Medicine

Elisa Gomez, a PA student at Florida State University, spent her spring break volunteering with FSUCares, a medical student organization devoted to serving underprivileged populations. In Immokalee, Florida, she reconnected with her motivations for becoming a PA.

May 24, 2019

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A Day in the Life of a Critical Care Fellow at URMC

Glenna Regan, PA-C, decided to apply for an APP Fellowship Program in Critical Care Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She describes her decision to apply for the fellowship and what a day at the medical center looks like.

May 23, 2019

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CO Awards Recognize Three Organizations for Outstanding Programs

AAPA’s Outreach and Advocacy Awards honors organizations for their outstanding programs, projects, and initiatives. This year, the Association of PAs in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, the Society of Point of Care Ultrasound, and the Ohio Association of PAs received awards for their exemplary contributions to the profession.

May 23, 2019

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AAPA 2019 Student ePoster Winners Announced

The results are in for JAPPA’s Student Poster competition! Check out this year’s winning student ePoster submissions from Case Western Reserve University, the University of Kentucky, and Wagner College.

May 21, 2019

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