The Pulse
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04 Jan
NCAPA Seeking House of Delegates Nominations
by NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2020 and 2021 House of Delegates (HOD). The AAPA HOD is the representative governance body for the national professional organization. It is comprised of delegates who represent chapters and other constituent […]
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20 Mar
PA Foundation Announces First Cohort Mental Health Outreach Fellows
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 15, 2018) – Today the PA (Physician Assistant) Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), announced the 16 recipients of the inaugural Mental Health Outreach Fellowship. The Mental Health Outreach Fellowship taps into the established and growing community outreach program developed by the National Council for Behavioral Health – the Mental Health […]
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19 Jun
HOD Election Results Are In!
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Delegates: Marc Katz Samantha Rogers Truett Smith Alisha DeTroye Jeff Katz Linda Sekhon Sue Reich Joshua Smith Chris Barry Extra Delegates: Wanda Hancock Charlene Morris
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02 Jun
The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin
NCAPA President Truett Smith writes to NC PAs regarding the 2017 AAPA House of Delegates and Optimal Team Practice: Dear North Carolina PA, A monumental event occurred recently in the 2017 AAPA House of Delegates. The Delegates passed Optimal Team Practice (OTP), a new policy intended to enhance the ability of PAs to meet the […]
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22 May
PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs
LAS VEGAS (May 18, 2017) — At the annual conference of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), members of its House of Delegates unanimously approved Optimal Team Practice, a new policy intended to enhance the ability of PAs to meet the needs of patients and ensure the future of the profession in a changing healthcare […]
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20 May
NCAPA Awarded AAPA Outreach and Advocacy Award
NCAPA was presented with the AAPA Outreach and Advocacy Award for “Fostering PA Excellence” at the 2016 AAPA Conference. The award was given in recognition of the efforts and success in securing a designated PA Seat on the NC Medical Board. Thank you to all the dedicated PAs in North Carolina that made this possible! […]
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12 Apr
Gail Curtis Elected AAPA President-Elect!
L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA from Clemmons, NC, has been elected President-Elect to the AAPA 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Congratulations Gail!
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31 Mar
NCAPA Endorses Gail Curtis for AAPA President-Elect
The NCAPA Board of Directors unanimously endorse L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C as the candidate of choice for AAPA President-Elect. Gail is currently Vice-President of AAPA and Speaker of the House of Delegates. Read her platform statement and learn more about Gail here. Please support her in the upcoming AAPA Board of Directors election. Polls will […]
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22 Jun
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
Chief Delegate: Wanda Hancock, NCAPA President (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2016) Delegates: Marc Katz Suzanne Reich Samantha Rogers Paul Hendrix Alisha DeTroye Joshua Smith Alternate Delegates: Linda Sekhon Truett Smith
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02 Feb
Hurry! The application for AAPA’s Annual Awards is Feb. 15
From AAPA Do you know an exceptional PA who has made significant contributions to the profession and care of their patients? Nominate them for an AAPA Annual Award. These awards recognize exceptional PAs who have worked tirelessly on behalf of patient care and the profession and who exemplify our profession’s philosophy of providing accessible, quality […]