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The 2025 HBCU Pre-PA Fair

Apr 21, 2025
The North Carolina Academy of PAs (NCAPA) hosted the third annual HBCU Pre-PA Fair on Saturday, April 12th, at the Stead Center. Pre-PA students from North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) traveled […]

The 2025 HBCU Pre-PA Fair

by Pauline Bulala

The North Carolina Academy of PAs (NCAPA) hosted the third annual HBCU Pre-PA Fair on Saturday, April 12th, at the Stead Center. Pre-PA students from North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) traveled […]

Gallery: Annual Advocacy Day at the Legislature

Mar 24, 2025
On Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, over 200 practicing PAs and PA students traveled across North Carolina to advocate for enhanced PA practice laws in Raleigh. The largest PA Day at […]

Gallery: Annual Advocacy Day at the Legislature

by Pauline Bulala

On Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, over 200 practicing PAs and PA students traveled across North Carolina to advocate for enhanced PA practice laws in Raleigh. The largest PA Day at […]

PA Joshua Newton Reflects on the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Feb 24, 2025
FOUR MONTHS AFTER HURRICANE HELENE made landfall in Western North Carolina, Joshua Newton, PA-C still remembers the feeling of being, “shellshocked.” As a PA and family medicine practice owner, his […]

PA Joshua Newton Reflects on the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

by Pauline Bulala

FOUR MONTHS AFTER HURRICANE HELENE made landfall in Western North Carolina, Joshua Newton, PA-C still remembers the feeling of being, “shellshocked.” As a PA and family medicine practice owner, his […]

Military PA M. Tiye Young Leads Western NC Relief & Recovery

Feb 24, 2025
Being both in the military for fourteen years and practicing medicine is “an honor to be trusted to do both,” described Wake Forest PA graduate, Major Makeda Tiye Young, PA-C. […]

Military PA M. Tiye Young Leads Western NC Relief & Recovery

by Pauline Bulala

Being both in the military for fourteen years and practicing medicine is “an honor to be trusted to do both,” described Wake Forest PA graduate, Major Makeda Tiye Young, PA-C. […]

AAPA House of Delegates Nominations Open

Jan 28, 2025
On behalf of the NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) 2026 and 2027 […]

AAPA House of Delegates Nominations Open

by Pauline Bulala

On behalf of the NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) 2026 and 2027 […]

This Year’s Highlights

Dec 18, 2024
Thank you to our members, leaders, volunteers, and supporters for an impactful year. As we look forward to the new year, we take a look back at some highlights of […]

This Year’s Highlights

by Pauline Bulala

Thank you to our members, leaders, volunteers, and supporters for an impactful year. As we look forward to the new year, we take a look back at some highlights of […]

NC Medical Board Waives Supervision for WNC

Oct 23, 2024
NCAPA has been identifying PA needs and barriers to providing patient care in Western NC and communicating this information to the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB). In response to the […]

NC Medical Board Waives Supervision for WNC

by Pauline Bulala

NCAPA has been identifying PA needs and barriers to providing patient care in Western NC and communicating this information to the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB). In response to the […]

PA Leaders Roundtable Event

Oct 9, 2024
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 […]

PA Leaders Roundtable Event

by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Supporting Western North Carolina

Oct 3, 2024
It is difficult to believe the images that we are seeing of the North Carolina Mountains and the surrounding areas. The level of destruction is staggering, and the recovery efforts […]

Supporting Western North Carolina

by Emily Adams

It is difficult to believe the images that we are seeing of the North Carolina Mountains and the surrounding areas. The level of destruction is staggering, and the recovery efforts […]

NCAPA’s 2024 Summer Conference

Aug 27, 2024
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 […]

NCAPA’s 2024 Summer Conference

by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Woman in White Medical Scrub

Spotlight on NCAPA Employer Group Relationships

Jul 1, 2024
“As we continue our journey as a ‘Best Place to Care,’ opportunities like these illustrate our commitment to a work environment where APPs can flourish personally, clinically, and professionally,” states […]

Spotlight on NCAPA Employer Group Relationships

by Pauline Bulala

Woman in White Medical Scrub

“As we continue our journey as a ‘Best Place to Care,’ opportunities like these illustrate our commitment to a work environment where APPs can flourish personally, clinically, and professionally,” states […]

Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC

Jun 19, 2024
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 […]

Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC

by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness, with Jennifer Holley, PA-C

Apr 24, 2024
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, […]

Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness, with Jennifer Holley, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

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, […]

The 2024 HBCU Pre-PA Fair

Apr 10, 2024
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 […]

The 2024 HBCU Pre-PA Fair

by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Student Director-at-Large Recap: AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2023

Oct 4, 2023
By Beth Ehlers, PA-C This past week, AAPA hosted their annual Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. North Carolina was well represented with PAs from various specialties and students […]

Student Director-at-Large Recap: AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2023

by Pauline Bulala

By Beth Ehlers, PA-C This past week, AAPA hosted their annual Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. North Carolina was well represented with PAs from various specialties and students […]

Leading the Way | Brandon Blank, PA-C

Feb 7, 2020
NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Brandon Blank was born and raised in Colorado. He was very […]

Leading the Way | Brandon Blank, PA-C

by Kat

NCAPA is a leader. But we couldn’t do it without the PAs among us dedicated to leading the way. Brandon Blank was born and raised in Colorado. He was very […]

Leading the Way | Brian J. Robinson, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Jan 6, 2020
With the beginning of the new year, NCAPA is highlighting new faces. Leadership is so important to the PA profession, so we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you […]

Leading the Way | Brian J. Robinson, MS, MPAS, PA-C

by Kat

With the beginning of the new year, NCAPA is highlighting new faces. Leadership is so important to the PA profession, so we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you […]

The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat

Nov 22, 2019
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat was held at the Stead Center on Saturday, November 16. 58 students and 11 guests attended, representing all […]

The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat

by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat was held at the Stead Center on Saturday, November 16. 58 students and 11 guests attended, representing all […]

I Am NCAPA | Molly Calabria

Nov 6, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our November I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Molly Calabria. Molly has been […]

I Am NCAPA | Molly Calabria

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our November I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Molly Calabria. Molly has been […]

I Am NCAPA | 2019 PA of the Year, Carole Holt, PA-C

Oct 7, 2019
Carole Holt, PA-C, has been named the 2019 NCAPA PA of the Year! The timing of the award couldn’t be better this year, as we find ourselves in October, which […]

I Am NCAPA | 2019 PA of the Year, Carole Holt, PA-C

by Kat

Carole Holt, PA-C, has been named the 2019 NCAPA PA of the Year! The timing of the award couldn’t be better this year, as we find ourselves in October, which […]

NCAPA Election Results are in! | 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

Oct 4, 2019
Thank you to everyone who voted in the recent election to elect our 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members. The results are in! The elected are: President-Elect: Elyse […]

NCAPA Election Results are in! | 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

by Kat

Thank you to everyone who voted in the recent election to elect our 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members. The results are in! The elected are: President-Elect: Elyse […]

I Am NCAPA | Mark Belligan

Jun 3, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our June I Am NCAPA member highlight is Mark Belligan. Mark attended the Eastern […]

I Am NCAPA | Mark Belligan

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our June I Am NCAPA member highlight is Mark Belligan. Mark attended the Eastern […]

2019 NC MedAssist Luncheon Provides Food and Inspiration

May 9, 2019
On Thursday, May 2, NCAPA PA members and staff joined medical professionals from across the state to attend the 2019 NC MedAssist Executive Luncheon in Raleigh. NC MedAssist is a […]

2019 NC MedAssist Luncheon Provides Food and Inspiration

by Kat

On Thursday, May 2, NCAPA PA members and staff joined medical professionals from across the state to attend the 2019 NC MedAssist Executive Luncheon in Raleigh. NC MedAssist is a […]

I Am NCAPA | Kat Dancel

May 1, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our May I Am NCAPA member highlight is Kat Dancel, MPH, PA-C. Kat went […]

I Am NCAPA | Kat Dancel

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our May I Am NCAPA member highlight is Kat Dancel, MPH, PA-C. Kat went […]

NCAPA Updated Privacy Policy

Apr 25, 2019
NCAPA cares about your personal information and how that information is used. We have always treated your information in a secure manner with respect to your privacy, but we know […]

NCAPA Updated Privacy Policy

by Kat

NCAPA cares about your personal information and how that information is used. We have always treated your information in a secure manner with respect to your privacy, but we know […]

2019 PA Day at the NC Legislature

Apr 24, 2019
By Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On April 10th, 34 practicing PAs and PA students, along with NCAPA staff, gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to prepare for the […]

2019 PA Day at the NC Legislature

by Kat

By Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On April 10th, 34 practicing PAs and PA students, along with NCAPA staff, gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to prepare for the […]

I Am NCAPA | Rebecca McGowan

Apr 2, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our April I Am NCAPA member highlight is Rebecca McGowan. Rebecca went to […]

I Am NCAPA | Rebecca McGowan

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our April I Am NCAPA member highlight is Rebecca McGowan. Rebecca went to […]

I Am NCAPA | Sam Aloian

Mar 12, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our March I Am NCAPA member highlight is Sam Aloian. Sam is a graduate […]

I Am NCAPA | Sam Aloian

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our March I Am NCAPA member highlight is Sam Aloian. Sam is a graduate […]

I Am NCAPA | Laura Orsban

Feb 1, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our February I Am NCAPA member highlight is Laura Orsban. Laura is a graduate […]

I Am NCAPA | Laura Orsban

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our February I Am NCAPA member highlight is Laura Orsban. Laura is a graduate […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacob Cimolino

Jan 22, 2019
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jacob Cimolino as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Thomas Benjamin Houck student scholarship recipient from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine PA program. Before entering PA […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacob Cimolino

by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jacob Cimolino as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Thomas Benjamin Houck student scholarship recipient from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine PA program. Before entering PA […]

NCAPA Seeks Program Coordinator

Jan 17, 2019
NCAPA is seeking a Program Coordinator to join a vibrant staff with offices located at the Stead Center in Durham, NC. Come join the one organization dedicated exclusively to protecting […]

NCAPA Seeks Program Coordinator

by Kat

NCAPA is seeking a Program Coordinator to join a vibrant staff with offices located at the Stead Center in Durham, NC. Come join the one organization dedicated exclusively to protecting […]

NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Isaac Waalen

Jan 8, 2019
Congratulations to Isaac Waalen as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Mr. Waalen graduated from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, […]

NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Isaac Waalen

by Kat

Congratulations to Isaac Waalen as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Mr. Waalen graduated from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, […]

NCAPA Seeking House of Delegates Nominations

Jan 4, 2019
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 […]

NCAPA Seeking House of Delegates Nominations

by Kat

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 […]

I Am NCAPA | Kenneth Blanton

Jan 3, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Happy New Year! January’s I Am NCAPA member highlight is Kenneth Blanton. Kenneth […]

I Am NCAPA | Kenneth Blanton

by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Happy New Year! January’s I Am NCAPA member highlight is Kenneth Blanton. Kenneth […]