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American Academy of Physician Associates

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American Academy of Physician Associates

@AAPAorg

The official Twitter account for the American Academy of PAs, the national professional society for physician associates (PAs). #PAsGoBeyond #AAPA26

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Jun 25
BIG VICTORY for students, the profession, and patients! 👏 A court has granted preliminary relief, temporarily blocking the unlawful rule affecting PA students while legal challenges continue. The Court recognized that this rule would cause irreparable harm to PA students,
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New Vital Rounds video series just dropped! 🎥 PA Christina Lindemann shares practical strategies to improve migraine recognition, diagnosis, and management—from assessment to patient education. bit.ly/4gIkk7f
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Jul 18
“We see from surveys that there are already approximately 30,000 PAs in formal leadership roles and another 30,000 in informal ones,” said AAPA CMO Jennifer M. Kolb, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA in this @Medscape article. “And it makes sense — PAs are a great fit for leadership, given our
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Jul 18
AAPA’s 2026 CO Outreach and Advocacy Award recipient is the LBGT PA Caucus! 🎉 Through educational programming, national events, and community partnerships, the Caucus has fostered belonging and advanced health equity across the profession. "We foster a strong sense of belonging
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Jul 17
Big news for PAs in New Hampshire! 🎉 The state is now officially the 28th to join the PA Licensure Compact, delivering on a commitment made in its Rural Health Transformation Program application to expand rural access to care. New Hampshire has now checked off all three of
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Jul 16
Missouri is officially the 27th state in the PA Licensure Compact! 🎉 This news delivers on Missouri’s commitment under its Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access to care in rural and underserved communities. Congratulations to Missouri Academy of PAs on this
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Jul 15
Congratulations to Michael Gerlach, DMS, PA-C, recipient of AAPA's 2026 Publishing Award! 👏 Gerlach was recognized for his article examining the often conflicting guidelines clinicians face in prostate cancer screening, offering providers a clearer path forward. Learn more:
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Jul 14
PAs make a difference across the country every day, expanding access to care, improving outcomes, and showing up for patients and communities. The PA Impact Map brings those stories to life - highlighting the collective impact of the profession, one story at a time! Have a story
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Jul 13
We're excited to celebrate Kenneth P. Moritsugu, MD, MPH, FACPM, honored for more than 30 years of leadership and generosity to the Physician Associate Foundation. Since joining the PAF Board of Trustees in 1995, Moritsugu has helped guide the foundation's growth and expand
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Jul 12
PA Ashley Tolliver is bringing back the house call. 🏡 Through founding a mobile health service, she provides in-home urgent care and primary care to help patients overcome barriers like transportation challenges, provider shortages, and unnecessary ED visits. #PAsGoBeyond
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Jul 11
For PAs looking for up-to-date guidance on managing COVID-19 in the post-pandemic era, check out the “COVID-19 - Beyond the Pandemic” Vital Rounds video series. The 4 short, focused videos from PA expert Leah Yoke, MCHS, PA-C, break down current evidence, diagnostic strategies,
Video 1: COVID-19 in Context: Trends, Burden, and Severity
From youtube.com
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Jul 11
Huge congratulations to The Godsey-Matthews Student Society at Mercer University, recipients of AAPA's 2026 Outstanding Student Society Award! 🏆 This incredible group of future PAs has gone above and beyond - showing up for their communities, championing the profession, and
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Jul 10
Last chance to save! 💲 Advance rates end July 15 for the Leadership and Advocacy Summit on September 24–26 in the Washington, DC area. Secure your spot for three action‑packed days of networking, advocacy, and leadership best practices—and bring a colleague along! When you
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Jul 9
The newest Vital Rounds series just dropped! movie_camera PA Ledyenska Baez Ballesteros shares practical strategies for individualized obesity care—from treatment goals and pharmacotherapy to patient education for long‑term success. Supported by @NovoMedUS. Watch the 4‑part