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AAPA Announces Nationwide Events for PA Week 2026

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today announced a nationwide lineup of events and initiatives for PA Week 2026, taking place October 6-12. This year's celebration will recognize the contributions of PAs and PA students, bring the profession into communities across the country, and raise funds to help future PAs pursue their education.

September 29, 2026

AAPA Statement on Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) President and Chair of the Board of Directors David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, issued the following statement in response to the executive order, “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans.”

August 10, 2026

American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

The AAPA Board of Directors began its 2026-27 leadership year on July 1. The board will be led by President and Chair David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of clinical experience in high-acuity specialties.

July 1, 2026

Federal Court Delivers Major Victory for PA Students, Patients, and the Future Healthcare Workforce

Today, a federal court blocked the Department of Education's rule affecting federal student loan limits for physician assistant students while the case proceeds, granting preliminary relief to AAPA and PAEA in their legal challenge.

June 25, 2026

Half the Country Now Part of PA Licensure Compact as Rhode Island Becomes 25th Member

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) celebrates Rhode Island becoming the 25th member of the PA Licensure Compact, following Governor Dan McKee’s signing of HB 7127.

June 15, 2026

Physician Associate Organizations Sue Department of Education to Protect PA Students’ Access to Federal Student Loans

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA) today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the final Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) rule as unlawful ahead of its July 1 implementation date.

June 3, 2026

AAPA and CARES Mentoring Movement Connect Louisiana Teens to PA Career Path

Forty Louisiana middle and high schoolers from the CARES Mentoring Movement network joined the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) for immersion and hands-on learning about the physician associate (PA) profession at AAPA 2026.

May 27, 2026

AAPA Statement in Support of the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163)

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) expresses strong support for the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163) as the House Ways and Means Committee prepares to consider the legislation during its May 21, 2026 full Committee markup.

May 21, 2026

Legal Pressure to Overturn Student Loan Rule Mounts as AAPA and PAEA Prepare Challenge to Protect Future PA Workforce

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA) released the following statement in response to a lawsuit announced today by 25 states and the District of Columbia challenging the Department of Education’s (ED) Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) rule.

May 19, 2026

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