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After losing peers to violent situations in high school, PA student Isaac Esene founded GoodWorks, a nonprofit that teaches young people CPR, Stop the Bleed techniques, and other skills related to bystander response. His goal is to provide the next generation with the knowledge they need to respond in the event of violence or medical emergencies—and potentially save lives.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) announces the launch of PAthways, an initiative aimed at fostering diversity within the PA profession. Backed by a Communities in Action for Health Equity grant from Pfizer, PAthways marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive healthcare workforce by seeking to diversify one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in the country.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) will explore cutting-edge advancements reshaping the foundations of healthcare during AAPA 2024’s main stage events.

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announce that a licensure compact for physician assistants (PAs) was activated by the recent signing of legislation in Virginia.

Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek signed the legislation – making Oregon the first state in the country to adopt title change! 

The PA Licensure Compact is now active following the passage of Virginia’s H.B. 324. The compact will become officially activated as bills in Delaware, Utah, Wisconsin, Washington, West Virginia, and Nebraska were previously enacted and signed into law.

AAPA is thrilled to announce a recent partnership with Kevin Riddleberger, PA and co-founder of DispatchHealth, to bring you an exciting series of articles on innovation in healthcare. Riddleberger's unique background and perspectives will challenge us to think differently, inspire us about what's possible, and showcase innovative models that are shaping the future of healthcare.

One more state to go! With the recent signing of L.B. 1215, Nebraska is officially the sixth state to secure enactment of the PA Licensure Compact model legislation, .