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Apply Today: Funding Opportunities from the Physician Associate Foundation

From July 13 to August 10, the Physician Associate Foundation will be accepting applications and nominations for IMPACT Grants with Orthopaedic Focus, the Josanne Kissel Pagel PAs in Administration Award, the William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Award, and the William H. Marquardt Precepting/Mentorship Award.

July 13, 2026

Court Victory Prompts Department of Education to Recognize PA Programs as Professional Degree Programs

Following the federal court's preliminary relief in AAPA and PAEA's legal challenge, the U.S. Department of Education has issued updated implementation guidance recognizing PA programs as professional degree programs for purposes of administering the new federal student loan limits while the Court's order remains in effect.

July 1, 2026

Meet David J. Bunnell, 2026–27 President and Chair of the AAPA Board of Directors

David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, president and chair of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his career and leadership journey. To his role as president, he brings experience in clinical practice, education, research, and professional leadership.

July 1, 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

Block on ED’s Definition of “Professional Degree” Is the First, Not Final, Legal Victory

While AAPA and PAEA forge ahead in the next chapter of this legal fight, pre-PAs and others in the PA community may have questions about what “preliminary relief” means for students this fall and the status of our case. While we don’t have all the answers at this juncture, we want to provide you with as much insight as we can.

June 26, 2026

Federal Court Delivers Major Victory for PA Students, Patients, and the Future Healthcare Workforce

Today, a federal court blocked the Department of Education's rule affecting federal student loan limits for physician assistant students while the case proceeds, granting preliminary relief to AAPA and PAEA in their legal challenge.

June 25, 2026

Three Landmark Bills to Modernize PA Practice and Expand Access to Care Become Law in Alaska

In less than a week, Alaska took several significant steps forward in modernizing PA practice in the state through passage of SB 89, HB 110, and HB 195, marking an exciting moment for the PA profession and for Alaska’s patients.

June 24, 2026

A female family doctor is checking on the condition of a female patient at home. She measures her blood pressure, the patient is calm and a little worried. She speaks to her calmly and positively.

Resources for Supporting Brain Health and Navigating Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

In the United States, more than 7 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease—the most common type of dementia. As frontline providers, PAs are positioned to advance brain health, as well as early diagnosis, screening, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

June 16, 2026

Half the Country Now Part of PA Licensure Compact as Rhode Island Becomes 25th Member

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) celebrates Rhode Island becoming the 25th member of the PA Licensure Compact, following Governor Dan McKee’s signing of HB 7127.

June 15, 2026

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