8.16.2024 • PAs play an important role in addressing the nation’s mental health crisis, according to the latest NCCPA specialty report.
Read More8.7.2024 • Apply to join the PA History Society Board of Trustees in 2025!
Read More8.5.2024 • Check out our "Why I Volunteer" series and hear from Christine Fuller, MHS, PA-C on why she volunteers with NCCPA.
Read More7.31.2024 • The PA Ambassador Program brings together Board Certified PAs who collaborate with NCCPA to offer information, contribute ideas and promote the value of the PA profession.
Read More7.29.2024 • The PA Foundation recognized three 2024 NCCPA Endowed Scholarship recipients for their dedication to the profession and commitment to health-related community service. This year’s recipients are Thi Tran from the University of Nevada, Reno; Ginikachukwu Mgbenka from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Alexis Newton from the USC Keck School of Medicine.
Read More7.24.2024 • Health care professionals often face challenging situations, including dealing with racism and discrimination from their patients.
Read More7.22.2024 • The percentage of PAs working in psychiatry has nearly doubled from 1.1% (630) in 2013 to 2% (2,262) in 2021, newly published research in the BMC Human Resources for Health journal shows.
Read More7.8.2024 • To better understand factors contributing to low matriculation rates for health professions students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine (URiM), this study examined the influence of healthcare-related preadmission experiences on physician assistant/associate (PA) program matriculation.
Read More7.5.2024 • This study evaluated physician associate/assistant (PA) training and confidence in leadership and leadership skills, as well as where best to incorporate leadership training for the profession.
Read More7.3.2024 • Russell Brandwein, MS, PA-C, AACC, has embarked on a fulfilling career in cardiology and interventional cardiology. We asked Brandwein to share a bit about himself and his volunteering experience with PANRE/PANRE-LA.
Read More7.1.2024 • Meet Aaron P. Henry, MSHS, PA-C, and Janet Rippel, MSPAS, PA-C, two NCCPA PA Ambassadors who champion our profession. Each month, we will highlight new PA Ambassadors.
Read More6.28.2024 • Each year, Pride Month shines a light on the vibrant spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences. We turn our spotlight on Rea Whitman, MPAS, PA-C, RRT, a 42-year-old Filipina immigrant, LGBTQ+ advocate, and disabled Army veteran.
Read More6.26.2024 • Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced Board Certified PA in your professional journey, NCCPA provides an online hub that may open doors to numerous career opportunities through its PA-C Career Center.
Read More6.24.2024 • NCCPA was a proud sponsor of AAPA 2024 in Houston, where about 5,000 Board Certified PAs, PA students, pre-PAs, speakers and exhibitors came together.
Read More6.21.2024 • The REPRESENT! NCCPA Summit aims to equip attendees with best practices to develop and sustain DEI efforts within PA organizations and workplaces, promote inclusivity within PA educational and professional communities and diversify the PA workforce to address health equity gaps.
Read More6.18.2024 • Maddison Heyn, PA-C, DipACLM, offers insight into her top three lifestyle changes that can help lower high blood pressure.
Read More6.17.2024 • A Medscape survey found that physicians assistants (PAs) enjoyed a good year on the salary front in 2023. Marketplace factors seem to tilt in favor of Pas who are searching for a first job or considering a new employer.
Read More6.12.2024 • Meet Mark Aksamit, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, a Board Certified PA specializing in psychiatry. He also serves as an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is actively volunteering with NCCPA.
Read More6.10.2024 • Jessica Spissinger, LICSW, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry delves into the hidden toll burnout takes on the well-being of PAs.
Read More6.7.2024 • Becker's is thrilled to honor these Black healthcare leaders. The leaders featured on this list are shaping the patient experience, educating and training the next generation of healthcare providers, and furthering equity and inclusion.
Read More6.7.2024 • Ryan Baldeo, MPAS, MSPC, PA-C, FAAHPM is dedicated to improving access to quality serious illness and end-of-life care
Read More6.5.2024 • Board Certified PAs practicing in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) can now earn a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) to document their expertise in this specialty.
Read More5.31.2024 • Before starting her presentation on factors affecting physician associate's (PA's) work-life balance at the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) 2024 Conference & Expo in Houston, Mirela Bruza-Augatis, PhD, MS, PA-C, a researcher at the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), took a moment to play "Get Back Up Again," a song from the popular children's movie Trolls.
Read More5.24.2024 • More than 28% of physician assistants reported being dissatisfied with their work-life balance, Medscape reported May 24. The findings come from a survey of nearly 86,000 physician assistants and quantitative data from 2023 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Read More5.22.2024 • While the PA profession is rapidly growing, a new study in the Journal of Medical Regulation, published by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), suggests that efforts to increase diversity within the field haven't kept pace with this overall expansion.
Read More5.16.2024 • A new report by NCCPA sheds light on the continued growth of the PA profession and its effect on patient care.
Read More5.12.2024 • May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but Board Certified PAs and PA students promote mental health year-round. The nccPA Health Foundation supports your grassroots mental health outreach with its $2,500 grant.
Read More5.9.2024 • The Society is excited to offer our first small group interactive CME session during the AAPA Conference in Houston. “Become a PA Historian: Preserving PA History” will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m. (CT). This session is free, but space is limited, so you are required to RSVP on the AAPA conference website/app.
Read More5.7.2024 • The number of board certified physician assistants/associates grew 87% over 10 years, from 95,583 at the end of 2013 to 178,708 by the end of 2023.
Read More5.6.2024 • Ticco Robinson, MS, PA-C, is a Board Certified PA who works at Tufts Medical Center Willliam B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology.
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