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Leading the Way

Leading the Way | Nicole Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA

Sep 25, 2023
I have been blessed and fortunate enough to have people who were willing to invest in me.  It’s my responsibility to pay it forward. One of my favorite quotes is […]

Leading the Way | Nicole Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA

September 25, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

I have been blessed and fortunate enough to have people who were willing to invest in me.  It’s my responsibility to pay it forward. One of my favorite quotes is […]

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Leading the Way | Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C

Aug 29, 2023
“It takes a team to raise a patient. We all do our good parts to improve health, and PAs can give great care, they can diagnose and treat, and can […]

Leading the Way | Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C

August 29, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

“It takes a team to raise a patient. We all do our good parts to improve health, and PAs can give great care, they can diagnose and treat, and can […]

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Jeff LaFuria and John Goldfields are both Assistant Medical Directors of the North Carolina Medical Board.

Leading the Way | Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, MHS, PA-C

Jul 17, 2023
The NCAPA sat down with two special guests for the July edition of Member Highlights. For this month, we spoke with Physician Assistants (PAs) Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, […]

Leading the Way | Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, MHS, PA-C

July 17, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

Jeff LaFuria and John Goldfields are both Assistant Medical Directors of the North Carolina Medical Board.
Jeff LaFuria and John Goldfields are both Assistant Medical Directors of the North Carolina Medical Board.

The NCAPA sat down with two special guests for the July edition of Member Highlights. For this month, we spoke with Physician Assistants (PAs) Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, […]

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Headshot of Jennifer Holley, PA-C

Leading the Way | Jennifer Holley, PA-C

Jun 20, 2023
For June’s #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) sat down with Goldsboro Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) and President of the Central Coastal Plains Association […]

Leading the Way | Jennifer Holley, PA-C

June 20, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

Headshot of Jennifer Holley, PA-C
Headshot of Jennifer Holley, PA-C

For June’s #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) sat down with Goldsboro Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) and President of the Central Coastal Plains Association […]

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 30, 2023
In honor of May being Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the NCAPA is highlighting Bowie Tran, a North Carolina Physician Assistant, Wake Forest University PA Program graduate, and proud […]

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 30, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

In honor of May being Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the NCAPA is highlighting Bowie Tran, a North Carolina Physician Assistant, Wake Forest University PA Program graduate, and proud […]

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Leading the Way | Israel Mendez, MS, PA-C

May 15, 2023
For May’s #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, NCAPA sat down with Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA), Israel Mendez. Team-based care is certainly the way to go and gives patients the best outcomes. […]

Leading the Way | Israel Mendez, MS, PA-C

May 15, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

For May’s #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, NCAPA sat down with Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA), Israel Mendez. Team-based care is certainly the way to go and gives patients the best outcomes. […]

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Leading the Way | Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry

Apr 24, 2023
“I think there are so much more opportunities to utilize the PA services for patients, especially with telehealth and within rural places.” Jo A. Hughes DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY This month’s […]

Leading the Way | Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry

April 24, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

“I think there are so much more opportunities to utilize the PA services for patients, especially with telehealth and within rural places.” Jo A. Hughes DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY This month’s […]

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Leading the Way | Lisa Gennosa, PA-C

Mar 15, 2023
Lisa attended UNC Pembroke University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Biology. After years working in the pharmaceutical industry, Lisa was motivated to find a path that was more […]

Leading the Way | Lisa Gennosa, PA-C

March 15, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

Lisa attended UNC Pembroke University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Biology. After years working in the pharmaceutical industry, Lisa was motivated to find a path that was more […]

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Leading the Way | Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C

Nov 15, 2022
Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C, grew up in eastern North Carolina and came from a large family of medical professionals, including her mother who was a Family Nurse Practitioner at a […]

Leading the Way | Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C

November 15, 2022 by Kat

Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C, grew up in eastern North Carolina and came from a large family of medical professionals, including her mother who was a Family Nurse Practitioner at a […]

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Leading the Way | LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C

Oct 15, 2022
LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C, always wanted to be a healthcare provider. Due to a close bond with her grandmother who suffered from cardiomyopathy and diabetes, she developed a passion for […]

Leading the Way | LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C

October 15, 2022 by Kat

LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C, always wanted to be a healthcare provider. Due to a close bond with her grandmother who suffered from cardiomyopathy and diabetes, she developed a passion for […]

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Leading the Way | Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Sep 13, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Chair of the NCAPA Student Affairs Committee. Hailing from the mountains of West Virginia, Justin grew […]

Leading the Way | Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA

September 13, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Chair of the NCAPA Student Affairs Committee. Hailing from the mountains of West Virginia, Justin grew […]

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Leading the Way | Andrea McKinnond, PA-C

Aug 9, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Andrea McKinnond, PA-C, is one of the Co-Chairs of the NCAPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She was born and raised in Fort Pierce, […]

Leading the Way | Andrea McKinnond, PA-C

August 9, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Andrea McKinnond, PA-C, is one of the Co-Chairs of the NCAPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She was born and raised in Fort Pierce, […]

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Leading the Way | Ryan Vann, PA-C

Jul 12, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Ryan Vann, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Finance Committee. He was born in Boonville, NC, in Yadkin County. Ryan attended UNC-Chapel Hill, […]

Leading the Way | Ryan Vann, PA-C

July 12, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Ryan Vann, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Finance Committee. He was born in Boonville, NC, in Yadkin County. Ryan attended UNC-Chapel Hill, […]

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Leading the Way | Joshua Smith, PA-C

May 9, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Joshua Smith, PA-C, is the Chair of the Continuing Education Committee and the Conference Management Panel. He was born in Olney, Maryland but grew […]

Leading the Way | Joshua Smith, PA-C

May 9, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Joshua Smith, PA-C, is the Chair of the Continuing Education Committee and the Conference Management Panel. He was born in Olney, Maryland but grew […]

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Leading the Way | Meg Leddy, PA-C

Apr 10, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Meg Leddy, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Health Committee. She grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, about 40 minutes outside of Boston. Meg […]

Leading the Way | Meg Leddy, PA-C

April 10, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Meg Leddy, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Health Committee. She grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, about 40 minutes outside of Boston. Meg […]

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Leading the Way | Marc Katz, PA-C

Mar 10, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Marc Katz, PA-C, has been involved with NCAPA leadership for over 40 years. He grew up on Long Island, New York and attended the […]

Leading the Way | Marc Katz, PA-C

March 10, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Marc Katz, PA-C, has been involved with NCAPA leadership for over 40 years. He grew up on Long Island, New York and attended the […]

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Leading the Way | Samantha Rogers, PA-C

Jan 11, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Samantha (Sam) Rogers, PA-C, is a past President of NCAPA and is currently the Chair of NCAPA’s Political Action Committee (PAC). She lived on […]

Leading the Way | Samantha Rogers, PA-C

January 11, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Samantha (Sam) Rogers, PA-C, is a past President of NCAPA and is currently the Chair of NCAPA’s Political Action Committee (PAC). She lived on […]

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Leading the Way | Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C

Sep 16, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Duke University. Jacqueline grew […]

Leading the Way | Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C

September 16, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Duke University. Jacqueline grew […]

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Leading the Way | Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus

Aug 10, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Campbell University. She […]

Leading the Way | Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus

August 10, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Campbell University. She […]

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Leading the Way | Christina Perry, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C

Jul 19, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Christina Perry, DHSc., MPAS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Methodist University. She […]

Leading the Way | Christina Perry, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C

July 19, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Christina Perry, DHSc., MPAS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Methodist University. She […]

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Leading the Way | Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C

Jun 8, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C, is the Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Elon University. A native of […]

Leading the Way | Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C

June 8, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C, is the Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Elon University. A native of […]

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Leading the Way | James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C

May 6, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C, is the Chair & Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at High […]

Leading the Way | James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C

May 6, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C, is the Chair & Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at High […]

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Leading the Way | Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C

Apr 8, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of […]

Leading the Way | Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C

April 8, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of […]

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Leading the Way | Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Mar 9, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Program Director of the Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant Studies program. The daughter of […]

Leading the Way | Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

March 9, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Program Director of the Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant Studies program. The daughter of […]

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Leading the Way | Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS

Feb 9, 2021
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS, is the Program Director at the Wake Forest School of Medicine PA […]

Leading the Way | Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS

February 9, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS, is the Program Director at the Wake Forest School of Medicine PA […]

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Leading the Way | Aleece Fosnight

Jan 12, 2021
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSCS, CSE, NCMP was born in Medina, Ohio. Her family moved to […]

Leading the Way | Aleece Fosnight

January 12, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSCS, CSE, NCMP was born in Medina, Ohio. Her family moved to […]

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Leading the Way | Katharine Kovacs, PA-C

Dec 9, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Katharine Kovacs was born and raised in Connecticut, moving to Pennsylvania during her senior year in […]

Leading the Way | Katharine Kovacs, PA-C

December 9, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Katharine Kovacs was born and raised in Connecticut, moving to Pennsylvania during her senior year in […]

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Leading the Way | Paul Hendrix, PA-C

Nov 11, 2020
by Joshua Smith, PA-C, NCAPA Continuing Education Committee Chair This year, after over 40 years of service to NCAPA, Paul Hendrix has announced his decision to retire from his role […]

Leading the Way | Paul Hendrix, PA-C

November 11, 2020 by Kat

by Joshua Smith, PA-C, NCAPA Continuing Education Committee Chair This year, after over 40 years of service to NCAPA, Paul Hendrix has announced his decision to retire from his role […]

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Leading the Way | Mia McDonald, PA-C

Oct 13, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Mia McDonald, PA-C, is originally from Ona, West Virginia. She attended undergrad at Marshall University in […]

Leading the Way | Mia McDonald, PA-C

October 13, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Mia McDonald, PA-C, is originally from Ona, West Virginia. She attended undergrad at Marshall University in […]

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Leading the Way | Ryan O’Hara, PA-C

Sep 10, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Ryan O’Hara, PA-C, is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Asheboro, NC, and […]

Leading the Way | Ryan O’Hara, PA-C

September 10, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Ryan O’Hara, PA-C, is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Asheboro, NC, and […]

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Leading the Way | Shelda Amilcka, PA-C

Aug 10, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Shelda Amilcka, PA-C, was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For undergrad, she attended the […]

Leading the Way | Shelda Amilcka, PA-C

August 10, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Shelda Amilcka, PA-C, was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For undergrad, she attended the […]

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Leading the Way | Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C

Jul 13, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to […]

Leading the Way | Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C

July 13, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to […]

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Leading the Way | Wendy Simmons, PA-C

Jun 22, 2020
North Carolina has many PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Wendy Simmons, PA-C, was born in Oakville, Ontario and attended UNC-Wilmington, graduating with a […]

Leading the Way | Wendy Simmons, PA-C

June 22, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina has many PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Wendy Simmons, PA-C, was born in Oakville, Ontario and attended UNC-Wilmington, graduating with a […]

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Leading the Way | Peter Gunn, PA-C

May 12, 2020
NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Peter Gunn, PA-C, was born and raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts. At […]

Leading the Way | Peter Gunn, PA-C

May 12, 2020 by Kat

NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Peter Gunn, PA-C, was born and raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts. At […]

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Leading the Way | Zoe Sherman, PA-C

Apr 6, 2020
Zoe Sherman grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where she received her bachelors. After college, she became a volunteer EMT, during which time she realized she […]

Leading the Way | Zoe Sherman, PA-C

April 6, 2020 by Kat

Zoe Sherman grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where she received her bachelors. After college, she became a volunteer EMT, during which time she realized she […]

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Leading the Way | Jordyn Parker, PA-C

Mar 9, 2020
Jordyn Parker is leading the way to a bright future for the PA profession here in North Carolina. Jordyn was born in Kernersville, NC, and attended undergrad at NC State […]

Leading the Way | Jordyn Parker, PA-C

March 9, 2020 by Kat

Jordyn Parker is leading the way to a bright future for the PA profession here in North Carolina. Jordyn was born in Kernersville, NC, and attended undergrad at NC State […]

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