Nicole S. Cournoyer reviewing a chart

A Day in the Life of PA Faculty and Clinician

Nicole S. Cournoyer, PA-C, faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University, started her career in a community-based oncology office. Teaching patients and family members about disease processes, medications and interventions led to lecturing then teaching full-time at her alma mater.

April 28, 2020

Case Western Reserve University PA Program faculty and Class of 2021

2020 Outstanding Student Society Focuses on Expanding Access to Care

The Case Western Reserve University Charles L. Hudson Society is AAPA’s 2020 Outstanding Student Society. Last year, CWRU PA students focused on events and activities that promote diversity and expand access to care, especially for underserved groups in their community.

April 27, 2020

Kenneth E. Korber headshot

PA Author Writes Children’s Books for Primary Care Offices

A PA has found a second career writing a storybook series championing a healthy lifestyle. PA and author Ken Korber writes children’s books advocating for preventive medicine and the creation of "little health ambassadors" in his “Musical Adventures of Grace” series.

April 24, 2020

Kyle D. Fortman in front of the Piedmont Marcus Heart and Vascular Center

Crisis Plan for APPs Reduces COVID-19 Exposure and Risk

The Lead APP for Acute Care Services at The Piedmont Heart Institute developed a crisis plan to decrease the APPs’ exposure to and risk of acquiring COVID-19. Kyle Fortman, PA-C, shares several tips regarding crisis planning plus some important lessons learned along the way.

April 15, 2020

Braedon Haerling with family talking to his wife and newborn through a window

How COVID-19 Changed Everything for New Parents

Braedon Haertling, PA-C, and his wife, Chelsea, welcomed their first child during the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 changed everything for us,” he says. “Grandparents, siblings, and cousins…had to meet our little one on FaceTime.” He shared their experience and photos with AAPA.

April 9, 2020

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