On October 8, 2024, the NCAPA hosted a convening of PA leaders from across the state at the Stead Center in Durham. The participants started the morning with a coffee […]
The 2024 PA of the Year…
The 2024 PA of the Year…
This year, the NCAPA Membership and Marketing Committee received a number of submissions and the committee conducted a thorough review of the nominations for this year’s group of very deserving PAs. We […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Claudia C. Mendoza, PA-C
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Claudia C. Mendoza, PA-C
Working with the Latino population was what motivated me to become a medical professional. I saw from an early age that, especially in the medical field, bilingual providers and translators […]
Recapping the AAPA LAS 2024
Recapping the AAPA LAS 2024
Written by Joshua Penninger, PA-C and Lindsey Ahearn, PA-S Last week, NCAPA members traveled to Washington, DC to attend AAPA’s Leadership & Advocacy Summit. This year, the conference hosted 178 […]
Leading the Way | Julie Romeis, DMSc, PA-C
Leading the Way | Julie Romeis, DMSc, PA-C
The NCAPA had the honor of sitting down with NC Academy of PAs (NCAPA) Member, psychiatry physician assistant (PA), and recent Summer Conference Speaker, Julie A. Romeis, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry. […]
Announcing the 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
Announcing the 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
President-Elect Vice President Secretary Directors-at-Large Nominating Committee
Celebrating World Marrow Donor Day with Caroline Purdy
Celebrating World Marrow Donor Day with Caroline Purdy
Did you know? World Marrow Donor Day is September 21st, 2024, and celebrates those that say “yes” to joining the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry, to donating blood stem […]
NCAPA’s 2024 Summer Conference
NCAPA’s 2024 Summer Conference
The 48th Annual NCAPA Summer Conference was recently held at the Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC this past week! PAs & NPs from across the country came together to […]
Leading the Way | Toni Jackson, MMS, PA-C
Leading the Way | Toni Jackson, MMS, PA-C
“Being a PA is more than just medical knowledge. You need to have the soft skills to be successful. My main goal as a PA educator is for students to […]
Leading the Way | Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C
Leading the Way | Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C
A board-certified physician assistant (PA), founder of a nonprofit, assistant professor, NCAPA Director-at-Large, and a children’s book author – Lavette Shirley Elee, DScPAS, PA-C’s impact on her community and beyond […]
Leading the Way | Trey Boyd, DMSc, MSM, PA-C
Leading the Way | Trey Boyd, DMSc, MSM, PA-C
“PAs will always change and evolve as healthcare continues to change and evolve. The big thing I hope to continue to see is for PAs to become the ‘change agents’ […]
Spotlight on NCAPA Employer Group Relationships
Spotlight on NCAPA Employer Group Relationships
The NCAPA Employer Group Relationship benefit makes it quick and convenient for organizations and employers to purchase memberships for all employed PAs at one time. Along with other added benefits, […]
Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC
Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC
MAY 15, 2024 2024 PA Day at the NC Legislature NCAPA’s 2024 advocacy day, PA Day at the Legislature, was the largest attendance to date, with 150+ practicing PAs and […]
PA Students Leading Legislative Visits
PA Students Leading Legislative Visits
Across North Carolina, PA students have been leading the way in spearheading legislative visits with the goal of spreading awareness of the PA profession to state legislators. PA students have […]
Leading the Way | Alex Leng, PA-C
Leading the Way | Alex Leng, PA-C
“Patients come from all types of underrepresented backgrounds. It is an unexplained bond that occurs when you see community and patients that speak the same language as you and relate […]
Leading the Way | Shay Shaw, PA-C
Leading the Way | Shay Shaw, PA-C
I really am a believer that it is never too late to do the things you really desire to do with your life. I am saying this as a person […]
Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness, with Jennifer Holley, PA-C
Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness, with Jennifer Holley, PA-C
It’s up to us as healthcare workers to advocate for ourselves and peers, to help ensure everyone goes home to their family at the end of their workday.” -Jennifer Holley, […]
Leading the Way | Emily Epling, MA, PA-C
Leading the Way | Emily Epling, MA, PA-C
“Whether it is in my current administrative role in our system and helping APPs feel supported, or my clinical role, caring for patients and their families – whatever that looks […]
The 2024 HBCU Pre-PA Fair
The 2024 HBCU Pre-PA Fair
NCAPA was proud to host the second annual HBCU Pre-PA Fair this past Saturday, April 6, at the Stead Center. Pre-PA students from North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) traveled […]
Leading the Way | Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS
Leading the Way | Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS
For the March #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the NCAPA sat down and spoke with Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS. A West Virginia native and a graduate of the Chatham University PA Program […]
Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)
Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)
NCAPA is dedicated to highlighting the work, dedication, and passion shown by PAs and members across the state, especially within our Regional Chapters. The NCAPA has been highlighting these Regional Chapters, and […]
In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C
In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C
“Life is a precious gift, and we never fully know the length of that gift. My friend, Mufiyda would encourage all to always attempt to serve others and to never […]
PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo
PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo
The NCAPA is a nonpartisan, membership organization that serves and represents PAs in the state, and advocates for the PA profession within North Carolina. The North Carolina Academy of PAs […]
Trailblazer Scholarship | Gabrielle Aiden, Duke University PA Program
Trailblazer Scholarship | Gabrielle Aiden, Duke University PA Program
“Representation in medicine is essential. The ability of a provider to mirror their patients and understand their lived experiences gives them the ability to facilitate communication and build trust. By […]
Leading the Way | Ziad El Tannir, PA-C
Leading the Way | Ziad El Tannir, PA-C
For the first #IamNCAPA Member Highlight of 2024, the NCAPA sat down and spoke with Ziad El Tannir, PA-C. Ziad is a 2020 graduate of the Wake Forest University PA […]
Leading the Way | Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, BC-ADM
Leading the Way | Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, BC-ADM
For the last edition of #IamNCAPA Member Highlights for 2023, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, […]
Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President | Ercell Tate, PA-C
Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President | Ercell Tate, PA-C
In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, […]
Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)
Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)
NCAPA is dedicated to highlighting the work, dedication, and passion shown by PAs and members across the state, especially within our Regional Chapters. Each month starting in September 2023, we […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of their PA […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of […]
Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!
Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!
This year, the NCAPA Membership Committee received a record number of submissions and the committee conducted a thorough review of the nominations for this year’s group of very deserving PAs. […]
In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM
In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM
The NCAPA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our PA leaders – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM. PA O’Hara received his BA in Exercise and […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, PA-C
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, PA-C
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christina Saldanha, PA-C, NCMP
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christina Saldanha, PA-C, NCMP
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) are highlighting NCAPA Members and PAs Going Beyond at every stage of their PA […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Courtney Martin, PA-C
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Courtney Martin, PA-C
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) are highlighting NCAPA Members and PAs Going Beyond at every stage of their PA […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) are highlighting NCAPA Members and PAs Going Beyond at every stage of their PA […]