Distinguished Fellow Reception 2017

AAPA’s Distinguished Fellows: Meet the Elite PAs

AAPA’s Distinguished Fellows program recognizes PAs who go above and beyond. These elite PAs are passionate about their work, dedicated to their patients and future PAs, and are working every day to advance both healthcare and the PA profession.

February 14, 2020

A Career in Orthopaedics: Why I Love the Specialty

Almas Abbas, PA-C, grew up playing sports – and getting injured. Her on-field experiences inspired an early interest in how the body works and how best to treat herself, and eventually led to a career as a PA in orthopaedics.

February 12, 2020

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Country Living: Working as a PA in Rural Healthcare

Things are different in the country, and healthcare is no exception. PAs who leave the big city to work in the country are in for a unique and rewarding experience. Here’s what a few PAs had to say about working in a rural setting.

February 10, 2020

2019-2020 Student Academy Board of Directors

How to Study During PA School

Feeling overwhelmed by classes and exams? You aren’t alone. PA school is intense and stressful, and it takes some time to acclimate to the fast pace. AAPA’s Student Academy members offers their most helpful study tips so you can tackle your exams successfully.

February 6, 2020

Anisa Laska

It’s Not Just You: The Pressures of PA School

Anisa Laska, a PA student at the University of Florida, shares how daunting PA school was for her at the beginning, and how she dealt with the stress. Her solutions include discipline, planning ahead, and prioritizing herself.

January 31, 2020

Anel Vanessa Tamayo

How Receiving a PA Foundation Scholarship Helped Me

The PA Foundation has awarded over $2.3 million in scholarship funding to PA students, benefitting more than 1,400 future PAs. We asked several 2019 scholarship recipients to share what receiving a scholarship from the Foundation meant to them.

January 30, 2020

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