Meet Brittny Dawkins, PA-C, AAPA's new Student Academy President! Watch the video to learn about her goals and vision for the year ahead. We're excited to see her lead and inspire the PA student community! 🚀
American Academy of Physician Associates
Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, VA 58,514 followers
The American Academy of Physician Associates is the national professional society for physician associates (PAs).
About us
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is the only national professional association that represents all PAs across all medical settings and specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories except for Puerto Rico, the armed forces and the federal services. AAPA provides comprehensive support and advocacy for PAs so that they may, in turn, provide patients with increased access to quality, cost-effective healthcare.
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http://www.aapa.org
External link for American Academy of Physician Associates
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Alexandria, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Supporting PAs and their practice of medicine, Continuing Medical Education, Healthcare, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
2318 Mill Road Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA 22314, US
Employees at American Academy of Physician Associates
Updates
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A big welcome to Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, AAPA's new President and Chair of the Board of Directors! Read more about his vision for AAPA and the PA profession, and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3VYkg7i #PAsGoBeyond
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Hardik Thakkar, MSPAS, PA-C , is this year's Preceptor of the Year! 🏆🎉Thakkar has precepted more than 50 PA students in his 12 years as a PA, and has established a program to increase preceptor participation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Sg8rZd #PAsGoBeyond
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AAPA hosted its first Pre-PA Virtual Mixer to connect future PA students with experienced PAs. Event host Malatrice Montgomery, PA-C, shared these tips for networking and communicating with professionals, even as an introvert. https://bit.ly/3RC74Uk
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Calling all hardworking PAs: We want to give you a break! 😎 For a limited time, take $50 off an AAPA Fellow Plus membership, which includes 250+ CME credits on Demand – in areas like healthcare leadership, family medicine, hospital medicine, and orthopaedic surgery. Use promo code “SALE50” when you join! https://bit.ly/3RQyrtM
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Congratulations to Leticia Bland, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, the 2024 recipient of the Military Service Award! 🏆👏 A U.S. Air Force veteran, Bland volunteers to care for underserved communities. In her role as an educator, she helps her students learn to treat diverse populations. "Now retired from the Air Force after 27 years, PA isn’t merely a profession, but an integral part of my identity,” Bland said. “I hope to lead by example in service and inspire others to know better and do better, fulfilling a calling I cherish daily.” Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VGJwPe #PAsGoBeyond
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Patients with obesity are at higher risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and many other conditions. PAs and #healthcare providers: check out these newly updated practice resources on treating patients with #obesity. https://bit.ly/4bwNnoS
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The PA Foundation awards the William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Fellowship to PAs serving in mentoring and/or precepting roles, dedicated to promoting accessible primary and preventive healthcare amongst underserved populations. Meet the 2023 Fellows and apply or nominate someone: https://bit.ly/3VR7GGI #PAsGoBeyond
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Today, we welcome Jason P. Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA as AAPA's new President and Chair of the Board of Directors. Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C handed over the gavel at #AAPA24, reflecting on the type of leader Prevelige will be. Learn more about his vision: https://bit.ly/3xDEv1W #PAsGoBeyond
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Please join us in thanking Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C on his final day as AAPA President. Under his leadership, the PA profession activated the first PA Compact, achieved title change in Oregon, and further cemented the profession's influence in healthcare. We appreciate his unwavering dedication and commitment to advancing the PA profession. "My advice from this experience is to raise your hand. Say yes. Take that leap of faith because you never know what doors may open. It has been an honor to serve as AAPA president, and I can't wait to see what this profession will accomplish next." #PAsGoBeyond
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