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Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). AAA often has no signs or symptoms and can burst, or rupture, without warning. Recommendations vary depending on sex, age, smoking status, and family history.

December 10, 2019

Student Board of Directors Oct 2019

What I Wish I’d Known Before Didactic Year

Knowing that the uncertainty of starting PA school can be overwhelming, we asked AAPA’s Student Academy Board of Directors to share their tips for surviving the didactic year of PA school. They made it through – so can you!

December 9, 2019

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CDC’s Influenza Vaccination Tools Can Help Inform Patients

PAs should check out CDC’s online tools to help get patients vaccinated during this flu season. This year, CDC is focusing on high risk groups who are at additional danger of flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death.

December 9, 2019

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3 Ways PAs Can Advance Their Careers Through Leadership

For PAs looking to grow in their careers, there are also many opportunities to become a true leader in your field — either directly or through thought leadership. Here are three ways to advance in your career and become a leader.

December 6, 2019

Dave Mittman, Jonathan E. Sobel, Dr. Marcus Hoffman, Dr. Heiner Garg and PAs who work at Bellevue.

AAPA Leaders Welcome German Minister of Health at Bellevue in New York

On Nov. 21, AAPA President and Chair of the AAPA Board of Directors David E. Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, and Past-President, Jonathan E. Sobel, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, FAPACVS, had the privilege of representing AAPA at a unique gathering at Bellevue Hospital in New York.

November 27, 2019

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Help Your Employer Recognize the Power of the PA Workforce

Not all PAs are lucky enough to work at an organization that fully recognizes all the ways in which PAs contribute to the healthcare continuum. You can help your employer recognize the power of the PA workforce and fully utilize advanced practice providers (APPs), including PAs, across their organizations.

November 27, 2019

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