PA Robert Smith Has Dedicated His Career to Advancing Healthcare for Latino Populations

PA Robert Smith realized he could maximize his impact on the PA profession by leading organizations on the national level. He has since chaired AAPA’s Minority Affairs Committee, which existed for more than 25 years; co-founded PAs for Latino Health, an AAPA caucus; and championed initiatives that will improve healthcare for Latino communities.

PAs Help Afghan Evacuees Safely Join New Communities in the U.S.

In the year following the withdraw of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, thousands of evacuees have sought refuge in the U.S. In spite of limited resources, PAs Caryn Covella and Amy Keim have dedicated their time and medical expertise to ensure Afghan evacuees receive the full range of quality healthcare.

Five Things You Might Not Know About PAs in Leadership

Almost 30% of PAs who responded to the 2022 AAPA Salary Survey served in an informal or formal leadership role within their workplace. To learn more about these PAs, we gathered information on key areas of difference.

Top 5 Most Popular CME from AAPA 2022

Couldn’t join us this year for AAPA 2022? With Conference on Demand, all 140+ credits of AAPA Category 1 CME are now available online. Check out the 5 most popular sessions from Indianapolis!

Expert Insights on Barriers to Clinician Well-Being

During AAPA 2022 in Indianapolis, thought leaders across clinical professions came together for a day of learning and discussing best practices to improve the well-being of clinicians throughout their careers.

AAPA Announces New Cohort of Distinguished Fellows

This year, AAPA is pleased to welcome 41 PAs to join the ranks of the Distinguished Fellow Program. As the association’s most dedicated members, Distinguished Fellows are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession and the communities they serve.

Top 10 Things PAs Should Know About Genetics

PAs in genetics Laura Buch, MSPAS, PA-C, and Wesley Patterson, PhD, MSPA, PA-C, want all PAs to know about these key aspects of genetics – for themselves and their patients.