Advocacy in Action: 2026 is a Year for MOMENTUM!
Happy new year, Advocates! It’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions, setting lofty goals for new beginnings, new habits, and new accomplishments.
January 13, 2026
PA Again Named #2 Best Health Care Job in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
U.S. News & World Report named the PA profession the #2 Best Health Care Job in its 2026 rankings. Additionally, the profession was named the #4 Best STEM Job and #5 among the 100 Best Jobs across all occupations.
January 13, 2026
PA Licensure Compact: New Jersey Becomes 20th State to Join
New Jersey is now a member of the PA Licensure Compact, following today’s signing of A4328/S3560!
January 9, 2026
Get to Know AAPA’s 2026 Social Media Ambassadors
AAPA is thrilled to announce the second year of the Social Media Ambassador program! These 17 PAs reflect the breadth of the profession, bringing together PAs at various career stages, from early-career PAs to experienced clinicians with more than 20 years of practice. Get to know the people behind this program and follow along as they highlight and amplify the voices of PAs nationwide!
January 8, 2026
The Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship: Celebrating Five Years of Impact
Since its creation, the Joyce Nichols Memorial Scholarship has awarded financial support to nearly 40 PA students across the country, each one carrying forward a piece of her legacy through their studies, clinical practice, and dedication to their patients and communities.
January 6, 2026
AAPA Statement on Rural Health Transformation Program Awards Announcement
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) released a statement today in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of state awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
December 29, 2025
AAPA Commends U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Student Loans for PAs, Other Professions
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) commends U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17-R) for introducing legislation to ensure physician associates/assistants (PAs) and several other professions are included in the “professional” tier for federal student loans.
December 18, 2025
Program Director Mary Jackson Leads Program with a Focus on Health Equity and Clinician Well-Being
In January 2026, Mount St. Mary’s University will welcome its inaugural class to a new PA program. The program will emphasize service within underserved and under-resourced communities and offer tools for students to sustain long-term professional resilience and prevent burnout.
December 16, 2025
AAPA White Paper Explores the 60-Year Evolution of the PA Profession, Present Challenges, and Opportunities to Change Healthcare Delivery
Today, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) unveiled a new white paper, “Physician Associates: A Modern Evolution 1965–2035.” Developed in collaboration with more than 30 PA and PA student thought leaders, the paper synthesizes the historical evolution, current landscape, and future directions of the PA profession.
December 10, 2025