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American Academy of Physician Associates
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American Academy of Physician Associates
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The official Twitter account for the American Academy of PAs, the national professional society for physician associates (PAs). #PAsGoBeyond #AAPA26
- From meeting new people to earning CME and learning something new… this is what connection looks like. #AAPA26 may be over, but the connections, continued learning, and support behind them don’t have to be. With AAPA Fellow membership, you’re part of a community that keeps you
- PA podcast-lovers, check out the AAPA Primary Care RAP podcast by Hippo Education for a clinician-hosted podcast covering current topics, new guidelines, and PA specific content! AAPA members can purchase at an exclusive member rate. Learn more: bit.ly/4ueu8Zq
- AAPA is proud to join 12 other major health organizations in endorsing the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' 2026 maternal immunization schedule. Read more: bit.ly/4e1R0qx
- PAs work across every area of medicine, but pay can vary by specialty. Check out the top paying specialties for PAs in 2025: bit.ly/4v7AUSb
- Last chance to save with early bird rates! 🚨 The Leadership and Advocacy Summit is back September 24-26 in the DC area! tada Join us for leadership growth, advocacy, and connection with colleagues who are shaping what’s next for the profession. Learn more:
- Does AAPA 2027 CME make the grade? ✅ Volunteer to review and evaluate CME session proposals. Graders help shape the content of our national conference using their clinical expertise. Volunteer by July 31: bit.ly/4v3SqGy
- We’re already planning for #AAPA27! 😎 Interested in presenting a CME session? Submit your proposal by July 31: bit.ly/494i2uz
- New CME podcast 🎧 Explore how PAs can confidently manage Alzheimer’s disease after diagnosis with a person‑centered approach. Listen to the podcast: bit.ly/4vmGHDk
- "That will have 'devastating consequences' for physician associate students, the workforce and their patients," said AAPA CEO Lisa Gables.Education Department sued over student loan limitations thehill.com/homenews/educa…
- Collaboration across the four national organizations representing the PA profession is essential to moving it forward. Leaders from AAPA, NCCPA, @PAEAonline, and ARC-PA came together at #AAPA26 in New Orleans to address key issues facing the profession. While each organization
- Benjamin Pinckney Jr. knows exactly why he wants to become a PA — because a PA once saved his life. Today, Pinckney is a pre‑PA working toward that same path; but without access to federal graduate loans, he says PA school may be out of reach. His story is powerful, but not
00:00 - "PA programs meet every element of the professional degree definition that Congress established in law," AAPA CEO Lisa Gables wrote in a statement. "We are in court to ensure the law is implemented as Congress intended."Two physician associate groups have sued the Trump administration over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some graduate degree programs that impact healthcare professionals. abcnews.link/RypggTd
