5.9.2024 • 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 More5.6.2024 • Ticco Robinson, MS, PA-C, is a Board Certified PA who works at Tufts Medical Center Willliam B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology.
Read More5.2.2024 • As a Board Certified PA specializing in cardiology, Brad Biskup’s, PA-C, FACLM, DipACLM, MHS, MA, background in exercise physiology and nutrition has naturally merged with the principles of lifestyle medicine.
Read More4.29.2024 • For those aspiring to blend their passion for health care with their athletic pursuits, Board Certified PA and marathoner Gabriella Rooker, MPAS, PA-C, offers insights rooted in her own experiences.
Read More4.26.2024 • Stony Brook University’s PA Program members launched an initiative to inspire future health leaders as well as promote awareness and diversity in the PA profession.
Read More4.23.2024 • An initiative to simplify the process for Board Certified PAs to practice in various states continues to gain traction.
Read More4.8.2024 • A new report finds that the physician assistant (PA) profession continues to accelerate nationwide, with the number of certified assistants/associates in the United States growing by 28% from 2018 to 2022.
Read More3.25.2024 • The nccPA Health Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care.
Read More3.23.2024 • The National Women’s History Alliance's 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”
Read More3.21.2024 • Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, knows the challenges that her fellow PAs face in staying healthy while working in health care.
Read More3.20.2024 • People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PWIDD) face unique hurdles in accessing health care, including communication barriers, inaccessible environments and even prejudiced attitudes.
Read More3.17.2024 • The state of maternal and infant health in the U.S. is increasingly worrisome. This can be attributed, in part, to a decline in the number of obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn) physicians and midwives — despite an increase in need for their services.
Read More3.14.2024 • From 2018 to 2022, the number of Board Certified PAs in the U.S. grew by 28%, resulting in an increase from 40 to 50 PAs per 100,000 population during this period, according to a new report.”
Read More3.1.2024 • The Society is excited to offer its first small group interactive CME session during the AAPA Conference in Houston: “Become a PA Historian: Preserving PA History.”
Read More2.28.2024 • The PA History Society invites you to discover the often untold origin story of the PA profession.
Read More2.27.2024 • In celebration of American Heart Month, we asked Sheila Hautbois, PA-C, MSPAS, MPH, CHES®, DipACLM, FACLM, a distinguished lifestyle medicine PA, to share reminders that can help keep your heart and overall health in tip-top shape:
Read More2.26.2024 • In beautiful Central New Jersey, a few blocks from the beach, Board Certified PA Matt Petrides, PA-C, BS, BHS, together with a highly skilled team of cardiac surgeons and nurses, tirelessly works to restore the hearts of patients in the operating room of HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
Read More2.22.2024 • In recognition of the Black History Month theme, "African Americans and the Arts," we would like to draw attention to the exceptional achievements of Christophe E. Jackson, PhD, DMA, MSPAS, PA-C.
Read More2.21.2024 • While different cultures make up the U.S. population, PAs and other health care professions don't often reflect this diversity
Read More2.20.2024 • As we enter the second year of PANRE-LA, we would like to share valuable test-taking advice based on information we gathered from participating PAs. With first-hand insights from those who have experienced the process, these tips aim to prepare you for success.
Read More2.5.2024 • The President and CEO of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE, was named as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100, Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP announced.
Read More1.25.2024 • Gordon Eggers, PA-C, MPH, DTM (Diploma in Tropical Medicine), a seasoned veteran of tropical medicine, urges PAs to expand their horizons and sharpen their differential diagnostic skillset.
Read More1.23.2024 • Calling all clinically practicing Board Certified PAs! By volunteering with NCCPA, you'll contribute to ensuring exams accurately reflect the constantly evolving medical landscape.
Read More1.18.2024 • John Bradford, MPAS, PA-C, brings extensive experience in rural and global health as he assumes the role of 2024 NCCPA Board Chair.
Read More12.22.2023 • Depending on their specialty and organization, most PAs are uniquely positioned at the forefront of health care innovation, equipped to harness and leverage artificial intelligence (AI), as well as contribute to the realm of genomics.
Read More12.10.2023 • If you’re a Board Certified PA who thrives in unpredictable environments, joining the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Medical Services (MED) – the health care branch of the foreign service – offers the opportunity for you to showcase your exceptional skills.
Read More12.1.2023 • PAs remain steadfast in their dedication to the profession's original mission of addressing health care disparities by providing care in underserved and rural communities.
Read More10.25.2023 • Throughout PA Week, we had the privilege of celebrating and highlighting the vital role of PAs. We hope that our efforts have helped you feel appreciated and recognized for the incredible work that you do.
Read More10.25.2023 • In recognition of the recent National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrated the contributions of Hispanic/Latino and Latina physician associates/assistants, or Asociado Médicos, who have made significant strides in their field.
Read More10.24.2023 • A new study sheds positive light on the public’s perception towards physician assistants/associates (PAs). The study further evaluated the public’s satisfaction about PAs as health care becomes more patient-centered and the number of PAs in the workforce continues to grow.
Read More9.13.2023 • NCCPA presented a research poster on PA burnout at Psych Congress 2023 in Nashville, TN
Read More7.17.2023 • In recent years, the number of Board Certified PAs practicing in hospital settings grew substantially.
Read More7.10.2023 • In recent years, the number of Board Certified PAs practicing in hospital settings grew substantially.
Read More6.9.2023 • NCCPA App Enhanced with Pay, Donate, Receipt Features
Read More5.19.2023 • The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
Read More5.3.2023 • The number of board-certified physician assistants increased by 76.1 percent in the last decade.
Read More5.1.2023 • Once a refugee, the Honduras native is giving back to the Richmond community that welcomed her.
Read More5.1.2023 • A study by the NCCPA published in BMC Medical Education found that most PAs agree that PA certification is important for licensure requirements, for staying up to date with medical knowledge and for providing evidence of continued competency.
Read More4.30.2023 • In the last decade, the PA profession has experienced an impressive 76% growth rate, and PAs interact with an estimated 10.4 million patients every week, according to the latest 2022 Statistical Profile on Board Certified PAs published by NCCPA. In 2013, there were 95,583 Board Certified PAs and by the end of 2022, the number of PAs reached 168,318.
Read More4.28.2023 • The four national PA organizations have come together in the spirit of collaboration to form a collective known as the Cross-Orgs. This assembly is comprised of the AAPA, PAEA, NCCPA, and ARC-PA.
Read More3.24.2023 • Several speakers made the point that the Summit was never intended to resolve the question of whether a doctoral degree should be the entry-level degree for PAs or whether the master’s degree should continue as the minimum requirement.
Read More3.8.2023 • In this episode, we talk with the NCCPA President and CEO, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE, about the "PA" title change and using the term “Board Certification” when referring to PANCE, PANRE, the PA-C credential, and NCCPA certification.
Read More3.1.2023 • The report provides data from each state on topics such as race/ethnicity, income, specialty practice areas, and settings, use of telemedicine, job satisfaction, burnout, retirement plans, and more. New to the report this year is information on PAs who practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs).
Read More2.23.2023 • NCCPA continues its commitment of striving to meet the credentialing needs for PAs. Leaders of the Association of PAs in Occupational Medicine (APAOM) reached out to NCCPA expressing interest in a CAQ in occupational medicine, and we are pleased to announce that the NCCPA Board of Directors approved adding this specialty to the CAQ program.
Read More2.6.2023 • Beverly Black, MHSA, CAE, Becomes the 2023 NCCPA Board Chair
Read More12.19.2022 • Morehouse School of Medicine Winter 2022 commencement speaker address was delivered by President and CEO of NCCPA,
Read More12.7.2022 • PA-C Takeia Horton, member of the NCCPA PA Ambassador program and Emory Alum, recently made Emory's 2022 40 under Forty List.
Read More12.1.2022 • PA-C Hayley Arceneaux, a pediatric cancer survivor, became the youngest American to go to space last year after she spent three days in orbit on Space-X's Inspiration rocket. She is telling her story in a new book.
Read More11.30.2022 • Earlier this year, NCCPA’s Board of Directors examined the use of the term Board Certification when describing the certifying process PAs complete after graduating from an accredited PA program, passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination® (PANCE) and maintaining NCCPA certification. Reference to PANCE as “the boards” and NCCPA certification as “board certification” has been in use informally for decades and is routinely cited in credentialing documents.
Read More10.1.2022 • In recognition of PA Week (October 6-12), NCCPA launched the “Certified PA Hero” campaign to increase awareness of Certified PAs and the quality care they provide to patients.
Read More9.1.2022 • NCCPA held its first REPRESENT! Summit at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA, September 8-9, 2022. The Summit gathered clinically practicing PAs, PA faculty and educators, PA students and leaders of PA organizations to discuss strategies to develop and sustain Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in the PA profession, diversify the PA workforce and promote inclusivity within PA educational and workplace settings.
Read More8.6.2022 • Martha Patricia Rodriguez, PA-C did not plan to specialize in HIV. As a new mom, she was desperate to find a job with a family-friendly schedule. She searched for PA jobs that would provide the flexibility she needed, and a position in HIV care turned up from a simple online job search.
Read More7.18.2022 • We are pleased to inform you that you have two options available for your recertification exam requirement – the new PANRE-Longitudinal Assessment (PANRE-LA) and the traditional PANRE.
Read More7.7.2022 • Today NCCPA named the PA students that have been selected to attend the 2022 REPRESENT! Summit in September.
Read More5.31.2022 • The NCCPA Board of Directors is pleased to announce their approval to develop a new Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). Leaders from the Association of PAs in OBGYN (APAOG) reached out to NCCPA to request consideration of a CAQ in this specialty area.
Read More3.14.2022 • PAs currently working in Dermatology are asked to give their feedback on the Dermatology Content Blueprint for the new Dermatology CAQ Exam.
Read More1.27.2022 • Today, NCCPA and AAPA are pleased to announce that PANRE-LA has been approved by the AAPA for Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credit.
Read More12.1.2021 • Two new Certificates of Added Qualifications (CAQs) will soon be available for Certified PAs. Earlier this year, the NCCPA Board of Directors recently approved the development of CAQs for dermatology and palliative medicine/hospice care (PM/HC).
Read More12.1.2021 • Beginning in 2023, PAs will have two options for their recertification assessment. The traditional PANRE that is administered at Pearson VUE test centers will remain as one option, and NCCPA will also launch an official alternative longitudinal, take-at-home process.
Read More10.6.2021 • Each year, NCCPA joins the nation in recognizing PAs’ dedication to providing high-quality, accessible health care to millions of patients across the country. As PAs continue to meet the needs of patients during the pandemic, it is especially time to for celebrate them, and to highlight the value that they bring to the American health care system.
Read More8.31.2021 • Need a quick answer to your questions? Text NCCPA for answers!
Read More8.2.2021 • Looking for additional ways to contribute to the PA profession? Join NCCPA’s PA Ambassador Program!
Read More7.12.2021 • Want to have a direct impact on what’s included on the recertification exam? Here’s your chance to get involved! In early July, you will receive an email inviting you to participate in NCCPA’s practice analysis for the recertification exams.
Read More6.22.2021 • NCCPA would like to inform site visitors that support for Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) will be discontinued on June 22.
Read More5.24.2021 • On May 24, 2021 the American Academy of PAs House of Delegates passed a resolution affirming “physician associate” as the official title for the PA profession by a majority vote of 198 to 68.
Read More5.17.2021 • Earlier this month NCCPA received word that for the third time it had been named to the publication’s annual list of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”
Read More4.8.2021 • The nccPA Health Foundation would like to invite you to join them for a virtual Q&A session on their $5,000 Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care!
Read More12.17.2020 • With the recent completion and scoring of the Alternative to PANRE Pilot, routine end-of-year logging activities and added quality assurance steps, record processing is taking a little longer than usual.
Read More10.5.2020 • Each year, NCCPA joins the nation in recognizing Certified PAs’ dedication to providing high-quality, accessible health care to millions of patients across the country.
Read More9.16.2020 • Looking for additional ways to contribute to the PA profession? Join NCCPA's PA Ambassador Program!
Read More8.26.2020 • One year after the release of its two-factor (2FA) authentication feature, NCCPA proactively continues efforts to enhance the security of its PA, state board and file manager portals.
Read More8.4.2020 • At the start of the new year, few could have predicted the events that would unfold over the past seven months.
Read More7.28.2020 • Certified PAs practice medicine in every specialty and every setting across the United States.
Read More7.24.2020 • Each year Modern Healthcare identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the health care industry on a national level.
Read More6.3.2020 • Like so many across the United States, NCCPA is dismayed by the recent acts of violence and the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
Read More3.31.2020 • We are pleased to announce that test delivery is now available for essential medical service providers, such as the PAs, at a subset of Pearson VUE test centers across the United States.
Read More3.13.2020 • The NCCPA staff and I continue to monitor developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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4.25.2024 • PA Licensure Compact Gains Momentum, Streamlining Multi-State Practice | Inspiring Teens Into Health Careers | PA Hospitalist Strikes Balance With Running | How Can PAs Embrace the Lifestyle Medicine Specialty and more...
Read More3.20.2024 • Nationwide PA Growth Boosts Health Care Delivery | Study: PAs Play Vital Role in Addressing Maternal Health Crisis | OHSU Series Equips Future PAs to Better Serve Patients with Disabilities | How Busy PAs Can Navigate Dietary Pitfalls and more..
Read More2.23.2024 • Insider Advice for Navigating the PANRE-LA® | Study Uncovers Hurdles for Underrepresented Students in PA Program Admissions | Multitalented PA Bridges Medicine and Music | PA Champions Vein Harvesting Techniques and more..
Read More1.17.2024 • John Bradford, MPAS, PA-C, Named 2024 NCCPA Board Chair | Two Accomplished PA Leaders Join NCCPA Board | NCCPA Volunteering, More Than Just Exams | Seasoned PA Urges Preparedness for Tropical Diseases and more..
Read More12.1.2023 • Watch a Message From NCCPA President and CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE | Appreciation for PAs from Outgoing NCCPA Board Chair Beverly Black, MHSA, CAE | PAs Address Shortages in Underserved, Rural Areas Read newsletter
Read More11.29.2023 • Newly Certified PAs Find More Jobs, Higher Salaries | How NCCPA Uses PA Profile Data to Advance Profession | Listen on the Go: New Episode of PA Insights Read newsletter
Read More10.17.2023 • Study Sheds Light on Public Opinion of PAs | Celebrating Contributions of Latinx PAs in Health Care| Empowering PA Careers Through Mentorship Read newsletter
Read More9.17.2023 • NCCPA Certifies 200,000th PA | Rewards and Challenges of Correctional Medicine| PA Week 2023 Read newsletter
Read More8.17.2023 • PAs Have Flexibility to Change Specialties | OBGYN CAQ to Launch in 2024 to Address Provider Shortages | Dedicated PAs Deliver Top-Notch Care in Rural Colorado | Read newsletter
Read More7.2.2023 • New PA Insights with NCCPA podcast Episode | Prepare for Fall CAQ Exams: Important Dates Approaching | Advocate and Influence PA Profession | Read newsletter
Read More6.10.2023 • Number of PAs Practicing in Hospitals Grows in Last Decade | PAs Poised to Address Shortage of Psychiatrists | Apply Now: NCCPA in Search of PA Director-at-Large | NCCPA App Enhanced with Pay, Donate, Receipt Features Read newsletter
Read More5.10.2023 • NCCPA Provides Insight and Support at AAPA 2023 Conference | NCCPA Reinforces Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) | PAHx Connects with PAs and PA Students at AAPA Read newsletter
Read More4.2.2023 • PA Profession Surges in Last Decade | PAs Value the Certification Process | Cross-Orgs Work Together on DEI Initiatives Read newsletter
Read More3.2.2023 • Back2School with PA Ivy Bishop | Update on PAs Practicing in Dermatology | AJC names NCCPA a winner of the Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces 2023 Award Read newsletter
Read More2.2.2023 • Learn More About PAs From Your State! | February Board Meeting | Certified PA Spotlight: Small Steps for Heart Health Read newsletter
Read More1.2.2023 • Beverly Black, MHSA, CAE, Becomes the 2023 NCCPA Board Chair | Coming Soon: The Occupational Medicine CAQ! | Latest NCCPA Report on Recently Certified PAs Shows a Slight Increase in Diversity | Read newsletter
Read More12.2.2022 • NCCPA Board Certification and Title Change | Happy Holidays from Outgoing NCCPA Board Chair Katherine GeeBah Footracer, MS, PA-C | Holiday Message from NCCPA President and CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C | PA licensure Compact Model Legislation Read newsletter
Read More11.2.2022 • Listen: Groundbreaking Conversations about DEI in the PA Profession | Mother-Daughter Certified PA Duo Committed to Improving health Care for Alaska Native/ American Indians| Read newsletter
Read More10.2.2022 • Due for Recertification in 2024, 2025 or 2026? Watch This! | NCCPA “Certified PA Hero” Campaign | Reframing Medical Decisions on Breast Cancer Screening for Groups at Higher Risk Read newsletter
Read More9.2.2022 • NCCPA Report: Job Satisfaction Remains High Among Certified PAs | NCCPA Inaugural REPRESENT! Summit – “When They See Us” Recap | Community First – Improving Access to Care for Hispanic/Latino Patients Read newsletter
Read More8.1.2022 • NCCPA Reports Record Number of Newly Certified PAs | NCCPA Endowed Scholarship Recipients to Tackle Health Disparities in Migrant Communities | Why I Volunteer: Mark Zender, MPAS, PA-C Read the newsletter
Read More7.1.2022 • Registration for PANRE-LA Now Open | Certified PAs Making Healthcare Accessible and Inclusive for People with Disabilities | Join the PA History Society Board Read the newsletter
Read More6.28.2022 • Awareness of PAs growing according to new NCCPA public perceptions report| NCCPA mobile app’s latest enhancements make certification maintenance easier | From Sierra Leone to the White House, and back- A Certified PA’s journey to improving health care Read the newsletter
Read More5.28.2022 • New data highlights emergency medicine Certified PAs contributions to patient care| Meeting the nation’s mental health needs | NCCPA Board of Directors approves new CAQ in OBGYN Read the newsletter
Read More4.28.2022 • NCCPA Set to Exhibit at AAPA Conference | 2022 Statistical Profile of Certified PAs by State | A PA’s Journey to Tackling Opioid Use Disorder Read the newsletter
Read More3.28.2022 • NCCPA set to host Represent Summit September 8-9 | Register for Spring CAQ Exams| NCCPA Names Alicia Quella Director of PA Relations Read the newsletter
Read More2.18.2022 • NCCPA Releases 2020 Statistical Profile of Recently Certified PAs | Missing Persons: How Three Certified PAs are Working to Bring More Ethnic Diversity to the PA Profession | Why I Volunteer: Sean Hazzard Read the newsletter
Read More1.18.2022 • Katherine Footracer, MS, PA-C Becomes NCCPA Board Chair | Melissa Michaud Joins NCCPA Board of Directors | PANRE -LA Approved for AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment Credit Read the newsletter
Read More12.18.2021 • A Message from the NCCPA Board Chair | New Report Highlights Low Burnout, Job Satisfaction Among PAs by Specialty Read the newsletter
Read More11.3.2021 • NCCPA Announces Permanent Alternative to PANRE, PANRE LA | 2022 NCCPA Board of Directors Officers Elected | Dermatology and Palliative Care/Hospice Medicine CAQ Coming Soon Read the newsletter
Read More8.31.2021 • Got questions? Text Us For Answers with the New NCCPA SMS Text Messaging Feature!
Read More1.28.2021 • New Report Gives Glimpse Into Certified Physician Assistants in Medical Specialties Before COVID-19 Pandemic
Read More6.1.2020 • A Message from the NCCPA Board Chair and CEO: Why We Cannot Be Silent
Read More2.1.2020 • Multicultural Medicine: Next Gen of PAs Aim to Reflect Their Diverse Backgrounds
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