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PAHx Trustees Hold Annual April Board Meeting at Stead Center

• PAHx Trustees hold annual meeting, workshops and dedicate new fountain for the PA Veterans Garden. Plus, we invite you to visit the PAHx Booth at AAPA Conference.

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Why I Volunteer: Jeffery Myers, PA-C

• Board Certified PA Jeffery Myers, PA-C, an Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University, offers advice to fellow PAs considering volunteering with NCCPA.

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Pause, Breathe, Recharge: Managing Stress in Health Care

• Feeling stressed? Chin Rodgers, MPAS, PA-C, a Board Certified PA who practices in emergency medicine and family medicine shares quick tips to reset, recharge and thrive!

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Semester at Sea

• After a celebrated PA career, Randy Orsborn, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, rediscovered medicine with his 'eyes wide open' on a global medical adventure with Semester at Sea

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PAs Fill Urology Workforce Shortage

• This study evaluates the differences between PAs working in urology and their peers in other clinical fields.

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Research Examines Learning Benefits of PANRE-LA Participation

• A recent study examined the self-reported learning benefits and PA practice application of the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination Longitudinal Assessment® (PANRE-LA).

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Equity and Longitudinal Assessments: Perspectives from PAs Participating in PANRE-LA

• Longitudinal assessments (LAs) may offer more flexibility and unique opportunities to enhance equity.

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Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care: 2025 Call for Proposals Open

• The nccPA Health Foundation is offering grants to PAs who are ready to lead the way in equitable care. Learn how you can secure up to $5,000 to fund your innovative solutions.

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National Nutrition Month: From Buzzwords to Balanced Nutrition, PAs Can Guide Patients

• Tired of confusing diet advice? Registered Dietician and Board Certified PA Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, helps you spot the red flags of nutrition misinformation.

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Why I Volunteer: Michael Gerlach, DMS, MSPA, PA-C

• Board Certified PA Michael Gerlach, DMS, MSPA, PA-C, serves as a staff PA and APP Coordinator in the Urology department in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

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PAs Play Role in Colorectal Cancer Detection, Care

• As colorectal cancer (CRC) cases rise among younger adults, Lindsay Pearson, MSPAS, PA-C, a Board Certified PA practicing in colorectal surgery, shares insights on navigating screening guidelines and supporting patients through treatment.

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Mentoring the Future: Five Years of PA Ambassador Program

• For five years, the PA Ambassador Program has been empowering PAs at every stage of their career. Learn how this NCCPA-led initiative is expanding the reach of the profession.

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Celebrating Influential PA Educators and Profession Leaders

• In celebration of Women's History Month, the PA History Society shared a collection of oral history and biographies highlighting the collective strength and influence of women dedicated to education and leadership. Check out who's featured in this year's collection.

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Role of Neurology PAs Grows Amid Physician Shortage

• With a shortage of neurology physicians, PAs are emerging as essential in providing neurological care.

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The Effect of Educational Debt on PA’s Specialty Choice

• Recently, a team of researchers at the NCCPA examined the impact of educational debt on PA specialty selection - tune in as we discuss their work as recently published in JAAPA.

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PA pay, by state

• Compensation for PAs varies by state, with California PAs earning the highest average income in 2023 at $143,074 — an 11.5% increase from 2019, according to a report released Feb. 24 by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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Gender pay gaps for PAs, by state

• Gender pay gaps for physician assistants/associates vary across states, with Oklahoma having the largest disparity ($25,777) and Alaska having the smallest ($11,852), according to a report released Feb. 24 by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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Boom or Bust: Understanding the Geographic Distribution of PAs in the United States

• Research on the distribution of PAs across the country demonstrates that PAs may not always gravitate where you think they would. So where are PAs practicing, and what factors drive them to those areas?

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Study Reveals High Rates of Specialty Changes Among PAs

• A recent study found that in aggregate 53.4% of currently practicing PAs have changed specialties at least once. This proportion increases to 76% for those practicing for 31 or more years.

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10 highest-paying states for PAs

• Physician assistants in California earned the highest average salary in 2023, reaching $143,074 — a notable 11.5% increase since 2019, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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PA Leads National Efforts in Cardiology

• For Laura J. Ross, PA-C, AACC, CLS, DipACLM, combating heart disease is both a professional mission and a personal passion.

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PAs Expand Role in Cardiology Amid Specialist Shortage

• A recent study delves into PAs practicing in cardiology, their demographics and roles are shaping the future of cardiovascular care.

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NCCPA State Report Highlights PA Contributions Across US

• From salaries and job satisfaction to burnout rates and where PAs choose to practice, find out how your state ranked in the latest NCCPA Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs by State!

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PA Burnout Podcast

• Get to know NCCPA Research Scientist Mirela Bruza-Augatis, Ph.D, MS, PA-C in this episode of the PA Burnout Podcast!

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Demographics and Practice Attributes of Physician Assistants in Neurology

• A supply and demand model indicates a shortage of neurologists by 2025, highlighting the need for more physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners in this specialty. However, research on PAs in neurology is lacking. This study examines the demographics and practice attributes of PAs in neurology compared with PAs in all other medical disciplines.

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PA Bridges Health Care Gaps in Underserved Communities

• Cass Thompson, II, MPAS, PA-C, is passionate about serving diverse and underserved communities. Learn more about his patient care philosophy.

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NCCPA Announces Launch of Occupational Medicine CAQ

• NCCPA has announced the launch of the Occupational Medicine Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ), available to Board Certified PAs starting in March.

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NCCPA Welcomes Three New Members to Board

• NCCPA announced the addition of three accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors for 2025.

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PA Brings Expertise, Compassion to Pediatric Genetics

• Candace Muss, PA-C, LCGC, is redefining the role of Board Certified PAs in pediatric genetics

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Educational Debt Influences Specialty Choices Among Newly Certified PAs.

• Educational debt has been found to significantly impact the specialty choices of newly certified physician associates (PAs).

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