American Academy of Physician Associates

The rankings are in! 🎉 U.S. News & World Report has ranked the PA profession the #2 Best Health Care Job! Additionally, the profession was named #4 in Best STEM Jobs. Read more: bit.ly/4jDxUrS #PAsGoBeyond

From the clinic to the keyboard, PAs do it all - and they do it well. 🎹 Take a moment to watch the incredibly talented New Orleans native, Christophe E. Jackson, PhD, DMA, PA-C, in his element! Heading to #AAPA26 in NOLA? This is just a preview of the PA rhythm you’ll feel all over the city. 😎

⏰ Last chance to register! PA students: Don’t miss the HOD Student Delegate Application Interest Session on April 27 at 8 p.m. ET. Learn how to get involved at the national level and ask your questions live. bit.ly/4vzlvuB

Our Conference attendees are fired up - and their reasons for joining us this year say it all! 🎤✨ From career-elevating CME to the power of connecting with thousands of PAs who share your passion, #AAPA26 is the place to grow, learn, and lead. Your turn: why do you attend Conference? 🤔 bit.ly/47DDmpL

Have a research idea you’re ready to pursue? Applications are now open for the AAPA–@PAEAonline Research Fellowship, offering funding and protected time to support PA research projects. Apply by May 18: bit.ly/4mlXt1K

AAPA members tell us all the time that the CME included in their fellow membership helps them deliver better patient care - and that’s exactly how it should be! With access to expertly vetted CME and up to 400 Category 1 credits, plus podcasts, case modules, interactives, and new options like Psych on Demand for Plus and Premium members, everything you need is in one place. One source, no scrambling. When you’re ready to make CME easier, join us: bit.ly/3DwzPh9

PAs, you work across multiple generations every day. 💙 Generational researcher and bestselling author @jasondorsey breaks down why that matters -- and what it means for your work, your life, and your community -- during his Main Stage session at #AAPA26. More info ➡️ bit.ly/4ehfGfh

PA Students 📢 You are invited to the HOD Student Delegate Application Interest Session! Learn about the role, responsibilities, and the 2027 HOD meeting with the Student Academy Chief Delegate. Register now: bit.ly/4vzlvuB

The realism of #ThePitt is part of what makes it stand out. Meet PA Melette Le Blanc‑Cabot, the clinician helping make that authenticity possible — both on screen and behind the scenes. 🎥 Read how she bridges real‑world medicine and TV: bit.ly/4cMCOkp

AAPA is joining organizations nationwide to affirm a shared belief: workplace violence in healthcare is preventable. We’re committed to raising awareness, supporting meaningful efforts, and working together to build care environments where every worker is protected and every patient is safe.

Thank you to @RepJoeWilson for cosponsoring @RepMikeLawler's Professional Student Degree Act. The PA profession values your support. bit.ly/4cC4vv5

AAPA's Nominating Committee is excited to announce the candidates endorsed to run in the 2026 AAPA Elections. See who's running: bit.ly/4eutZgh

It's the midpoint of the legislative year and we’re already seeing huge wins for PA advocacy! 😎 From compact states to major practice modernization legislation, the momentum is undeniable. 💪 Check out a full list of updates from Chantell Taylor, chief of Public Affairs and Advocacy: bit.ly/4tS5zlx

PAs, #AAPA26 is just ONE month away! 👏 Incredible main stage events, CME, networking, and so much more are waiting for you in New Orleans. 🥳 There's still time to register and book that flight -- we'd love for you to join us: bit.ly/47DDmpL

Kentucky is taking significant steps forward for PAs! 👏 @GovAndyBeshear signed legislation into law that adopts updates that modernize the PA workforce across the state. Learn more about this legislation and its impact: bit.ly/4sy9McY @KentuckyPA

Meet just a few PAs who go beyond. 💙 From coast to coast, PAs step up and make a real difference in their communities. Have a story to share or want to spotlight a fellow PA? Contribute to the nationwide PA Impact Map. bit.ly/4anBfXF

Thank you, Governor Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor), for signing legislation to make Iowa the fourth state to adopt the "Physician Associate" title! This is a testament to the vital role PAs play in modern healthcare. 💪 Learn more about this win: bit.ly/4ehVtph

PAs make a real impact in oncology. 💙 Looking for oncology resources you can use right away? Explore AAPA’s Clinical Resource Library on Hematology and Oncology for evidence-based tools—CME, guidelines, research, and more: bit.ly/4c7B2c5

Introducing Hospital Medicine Essentials! 🎉 This new conference sponsored by AAPA and @SocietyHospMed is designed for PAs and NPs seeking a strong foundation in adult hospital medicine! Join us in Nashville: bit.ly/4dzABcY

Let’s hear it for Virginia! 🎉 The PA profession is applauding Governor @SpanbergerforVA for signing legislation to establish an optimal practice environment for more than 5,150 PAs across the state. Once enacted, this law ensures Virginia's PA workforce is fully mobilized to increase patient access to care, especially in counties where there are shortage areas. 👏 Read more about this win: bit.ly/4vocN20 @VAPA2013

Last chance to apply! 📢 AAPA is seeking PA fellow members to represent the Academy and the profession to multiple healthcare organizations as a Healthcare Liaison. Apply now: bit.ly/3SFi6Zq