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State Advocacy Days: Update and Progress in Participating States

With legislatures across the country in session, it’s the season of state advocacy days. Congratulations to all state chapters who have held successful events at your capitols!

February 26, 2024

AAPA Student Academy Board of Directors 2023 Election Results Are In!

During the 2023 election cycle, there were 10 open Student Academy Board positions. The results are in! Meet the PA students elected to lead the Student Academy.

June 6, 2023

AAPA 2023 Proved Our Best Conference Yet! Ready for AAPA 2024?

AAPA 2023 was a resounding success! With over 7,000 PAs and PA students from across the country in attendance, connections were made, friendships were formed, and new skills were learned. We can’t wait for AAPA 2024. Can you?

June 2, 2023

Patient-Provider Trust is Key for Street Medicine PA Sam Halajian

PA Sam Halajian wasn’t focused on changing his life, as much as he was determined to impact the lives of others. Each week, he dedicates at least eight hours to delivering care to the growing number of people in the area experiencing homelessness.

May 31, 2023

New DEA Requirement for Registered Practitioners to Complete SUD, OUD Training to Take Effect June 27

As part of a large end-of-year spending agreement, Congress passed a law that requires all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners to meet a one-time, eight-hour training requirement on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. The requirement takes effect on June 27, 2023.

April 3, 2023

Bone Health Benefits of Prunes for Men and Women + Free Webinar

Prioritizing bone health – by focusing on exercise, mobility, and a balanced diet – is one way for patients to minimize their risk of osteoporotic fractures and bone loss. Multiple studies suggest that regular consumption of prunes can help prevent bone loss and have a positive effect on bone health.

March 14, 2022

2021 Military Service Award Recipient Helps Others Reach Their Top Potential

Col. James J. Jones, PhD, PA-C, is the 2021 recipient of the Military Service Award. Jones is the Branch Chief of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program. He was the first PA to serve as the Deputy Director and Chief of Protective Medicine in the White House Medical Unit.

May 26, 2021

2021 Preceptor of the Year Always Has a Student by Her Side

Katie Sorensen, MSPAS, PA-C, is the 2021 recipient of the AAPA/PAEA Preceptor of the Year Award. Sorensen practices general surgery in Duluth, Minnesota, has been precepting for 10 years, and provides resources and advice to thousands of students via social media.

May 26, 2021

AAPA House of Delegates Votes to Change Profession Title to Physician Associate

The AAPA House of Delegates (HOD) today passed a resolution affirming “physician associate” as the official title for the PA profession by a majority vote of 198 to 68. The vote followed deliberation by the HOD and study by an international marketing and communications firm.

May 24, 2021

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