American Academy of Physician Associates’ Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PA Bryan Wogen spent five years in the Army before becoming a PA. Since then, he and his wife built a practice to provide mobile primary care in 43 senior homes across nearly 200 miles in Colorado. He says about 50% of their patients have #Alzheimers disease or some form of #dementia. “This is how we help them avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, injuries, and, burdens on their quality of life while still preserving their humanity and dignity.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4eF91ZV #PAsGoBeyond

AAPA is pleased to share that Sondra DePalma, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, CLS, CHC, FNLA, AACC has been appointed to Vice President of Reimbursement and Professional Practice. She previously served as AAPA Senior Director of Regulatory and Professional Practice, where she championed PA education, scope of practice, practice policies, and compliance considerations. "I look forward to advocating for our profession, removing barriers to PA practice and reimbursement, and helping PAs provide the high-quality care for which we are trained and licensed," she said. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bqKZ22