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AAPA Officially Signs Divided We Fail Platform
Calling All PAsHealth Literacy Project All PAs and PA students are encouraged to seek ways to enhance the delivery of quality medical care in their local communities. One way is by becoming involved in national efforts like the Divided We Fail campaign. Learn more about it and other national campaigns. Help a PA student affected by hurricane Ike - give to the UTMB Hurricane Recovery Fund ![]() AAPA's Legislative Action Center |
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PAs for a Healthy America keeps a close watch on the legislative progress being made by the Obama administration. See whether the Academy gives a thumbs up or a thumbs down on: |
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Can Health Reform Deliver for Providers? AAPA President Cindy Lord discussed this topic at the Center for American Progress on April 14. Watch a video now. |
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See the PAs for a Healthy America video below |
The PA Clinical Doctorate Summit was held on March 25-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. The 45 participants represented a diverse group of practicing PAs, PA educators, PA students, physicians from allopathic and osteopathic medicine, workforce experts, and representatives of physical therapy, nursing, and other professions. The summit participants were charged to address the question, "Is the clinical doctorate appropriate to the profession as an entry-level degree, as a postgraduate degree, or not at all?"
The PA Clinical Doctorate Summit Final Report and Summary is now available. A preliminary statement on the results of the summit including recommendations can be found on the Partnership page. A virtual record of the summit can be found on the Innovation Labs Web site. Read Doug Scott's article PA Doctorate Summit Tackles the Degree Issue which includes quotes from AAPA President Cindy Lord and PAEA President Justine Strand.
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CEO Bill Leinweber outlines the Academy's positions on health care reform issues
In 1980, the Academy launched AAPA News to "provide a complete update of all AAPA happenings" as well as "a variety of features and commentaries relevant to the PA profession." For nearly 30 years, AAPA News remained true to those goals. But as the profession evolves so must its premier publication. In May, an exciting new chapter in AAPA communications beings with PA Professional magazine. To read more, click here.
If you have a story that you would like the AAPA News to cover, send us an email.
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