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New Report Shows PAs Lead in Underserved Care, Leadership, Global Reach

• PAs are taking on broader roles in health care, from international service to leadership positions, according to the 2024 Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs by Specialty Annual Report released by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA). 

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PA Profession Adapts to Evolving Health Needs

• By the end of 2024, the number of Board Certified PAs reached 189,907, marking a 6.3% increase from the previous year and a 27.8% growth over the last five years, according to the latest NCCPA Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs.

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NCCPA State Report Highlights PA Contributions Across US

• The NCCPA's 2023 Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs by State offers a comprehensive analysis of PA roles in each state, including practice disciplines, settings and locations, job satisfaction, burnout and salaries.

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Record Number of PAs Certified in 2023

• The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced a record-breaking number of newly certified PAs in 2023.

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