The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Rebecca Stolorena as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Grant recipient from the Gardner-Webb University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Rebecca attended the University of Georgia, earning a BS in Biology and Psychology. She was a proficient researcher in areas such as infectious disease and cystic fibrosis. Rebecca volunteered […]
News
NC PA Program Highlight | Gardner-Webb University
NC PA Program Highlight | Gardner-Webb University
by Jacqueline Moreda, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University Class of 2020 Gardner-Webb PA Students and faculty offering blood pressure screenings at a nearby soup kitchen. Gardner-Webb University’s Physician Assistant Program matriculated its first cohort in January of 2013 and recently welcomed its 6th cohort. Gardner-Webb’s most recent class, the class of 2018, had a 100% first-time PANCE […]
I Am NCAPA | Laura Orsban
I Am NCAPA | Laura Orsban
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 of Bowman Gray, aka the Wake Forest University PA program. She currently specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and works at Novant Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jasmine Gosnell
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jasmine Gosnell
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jasmine Morgan Gosnell as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Lenoir-Rhyne University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Ms. Gosnell attended the University of Virginia where she competed on the equestrian and polo teams. She also competed in international croquet! After college, her passion grew into providing service […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacob Cimolino
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacob Cimolino
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 school, Jacob (aka Jake) graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colorado Mesa University. He majored in Exercise Science and minored in Chemistry while also playing collegiate […]
NCAPA Seeks Program Coordinator
NCAPA Seeks Program Coordinator
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 the rights of all PAs in North Carolina! Read about the position and apply here.
NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Tricia Tiu
NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Tricia Tiu
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Tricia Tiu as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Tricia earned a BS in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University, while also completing an internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as a clinical research assistant. She then worked for eight […]
NC PA Program Highlight | Lenoir-Rhyne University
NC PA Program Highlight | Lenoir-Rhyne University
by Erin Diggs, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne University Class of 2020 Lenoir-Rhyne University’s inaugural PA program class of 2018 The Lenoir-Rhyne University Physician Assistant Program is a 27-month long program which began in January 2016. The first cohort of 29 students obtained a 100% pass rate on their first time taking the PANCE after graduation in May 2018. The […]
NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Isaac Waalen
NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Isaac Waalen
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, while actively participating in widespread service, volunteer, and leadership efforts on his campus. During PA school, he served as his program’s delegate to the Assembly […]
Medicaid Reimbursement Increase
Medicaid Reimbursement Increase
On January 1, the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state plans to amend Medicaid to raise the rates for Evaluation and Management procedure codes for ACA defined primary care practitioners including PAs. The public notice can be found here.
NCAPA Seeking House of Delegates Nominations
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 […]
I Am NCAPA | Kenneth Blanton
I Am NCAPA | Kenneth Blanton
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 is a graduate of Bowman Gray, also known as the Wake Forest University PA program. He has been a member since 2009 and currently lives […]
PAPA Board of Directors Election Results
PAPA Board of Directors Election Results
The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants is pleased to announce the following PAs have been elected to serve on its Board of Directors during 2019: President: John Cain Vice President: Elyse Watkins Treasurer: Brandon Blank Secretary: Jill Connor Director at Large (2 Year Term Ending in 12/2020): Frank Caruso Director at Large (2 Year […]
Duke University Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship
Duke University Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship
Duke Health’s Primary Care Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship Program, administered by the Duke Physician Assistant Program, offers clinician educators a unique opportunity to learn from expert faculty at one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. The goal of the program is to equip preceptors to become effective clinician educators who can develop and implement curricula […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Frank Stooksbury
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Frank Stooksbury
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Frank Stooksbury as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Campbell University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Frank served on active duty in the US Air Force while simultaneously working on his bachelor’s degree. After separating from the military, he worked as a radiological technologist and ultimately […]
Stop Smoking in the New Year | QuitlineNC
Stop Smoking in the New Year | QuitlineNC
from the NC Department of Health and Human Services With the holiday season gearing up, now is a good time for people who use tobacco to make a plan to quit and give the gift of health to themselves and their loved ones. Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Choosing a tobacco cessation program to help you […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Aaron Peterson
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Aaron Peterson
Aaron Peterson is the Duke University PA student recipient of the NCAPA Endowment’s 2018 William Franklin Cobb scholarship. Before entering PA school, Aaron graduated Magna Cum Laude in Microbiology and Chemistry while concurrently working as a firefighter/paramedic. He volunteered at the Maliheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City for three years, has done missionary […]
PA Audits and the NC Medical Board
PA Audits and the NC Medical Board
by Kitty Kovacs, PA-C, NC Medical Board Over the last four years, PAs have received very good results when undergoing audits by the North Carolina Medical Board. The NCMB performs approximately 30 random audits annually on individual PAs and, more often than not, those PAs are in compliance. Yet, there are those occasional instances when […]
2018 Post-Election Update
2018 Post-Election Update
On November 6, North Carolina House and Senate seats, as well as the U.S. House and various judicial and local seats, were all up for reelection. In total, a little over 3.75 million of the approximately seven million registered voters in the state turned out for the General Election. Republicans, who presently hold a […]
I Am NCAPA | Alyse Moses-Lebron
I Am NCAPA | Alyse Moses-Lebron
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. This month’s member highlight is Alyse Moses-Lebron. Alyse is a graduate of UNC’s PA program and was the recipient of the 2017 scholarship earmarked for a UNC Physician Assistant Studies student from the NCAPA Endowment. The scholarship recognized Moses-Lebron’s […]
Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for First Cohort
Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for First Cohort
Duke University Department of Community and Family Medicine is accepting applications to fill the first cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, which begins July 1, 2019. The goal of the fellowship is to train physicians and physician assistants to lead health care transformation and improve health within their communities and community-based practice settings. The […]
Duke PA Program | Opioids and MAT Training
Duke PA Program | Opioids and MAT Training
Under the leadership of Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Duke Physician Assistant Program is offering opportunities for students and clinicians to expand their knowledge and skills related to caring for patients with an opioid use disorder. Using federal grant funds, the PA Program created three modules – Safe […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Amber Suits
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Amber Suits
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Amber Suits as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Methodist University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Amber attended Methodist, earning a BS in Biology. During her undergraduate studies, she volunteered extensively in university activities, youth events, and multiple leadership roles. In PA school, Amber works […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Martha Hunt
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Martha Hunt
Martha Hunt is the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient at the High Point University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Ms. Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude in Biology and Spanish from NC State University. She stayed very busy with extracurricular activities, including tutoring for the Boys and Girls Clubs, fundraising for the Duke […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Karen Siege
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Karen Siege
Karen Siege is the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Elon University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Ms. Siege graduated from Slippery Rock University, earning a 3.94 GPA in Exercise Science. While achieving excellence in academics, Karen also jumped into volunteerism and leadership in her college and the community. And, she didn’t […]
I Am NCAPA | Angela Duke
I Am NCAPA | Angela Duke
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. This month’s member highlight is Angela Duke. Angela is a graduate of Wake Forest University’s PA program and is currently employed at Moses Cone in Cardiology, at CHMG HeartCare. Angela has been a member of NCAPA since 2013 […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Hannah Grabow
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Hannah Grabow
Congratulations to Hannah Grabow as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the East Carolina University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Hannah attended NC State University in the Honors Program with a major in Biology and minor in Spanish. During PA school, she has volunteered with “Women of Worth”, mentoring middle and […]
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winners
2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winners
Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grants! They are: Frank Stooksbury, Campbell Aaron Peterson, Duke Hannah Grabow, ECU Karen Siege, Elon Rebecca Stolorena, Gardner-Webb Martha Hunt, High Point Morgan Gosnell, Lenoir-Rhyne Amber Suits, Methodist Tricia Tiu, UNC Jacob Cimolino, Wake Forest Isaac Waalen, Wingate Best of luck to you in […]
Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants Tackles Hunger
Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants Tackles Hunger
A note from NCAPA Regional Chapter, the Piedmont Association of PAs: (Winston-Salem, NC – October 18th, 2018) – To celebrate PA Week, the Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) hosted PAPA Fights Hunger, a community service initiative aimed at tackling the issue of food insecurity – a public health crisis affecting 1 out of every […]
NCAPA 2019 Election Results
NCAPA 2019 Election Results
The results of the election for NCAPA 2019 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee are: President-Elect: Alisha DeTroye, PA-C Vice President: April Stouder, PA-C Secretary: John Cain, PA-C Director-at-Large: Aleece Fosnight Director-at-Large: Jason Hrdina Nominating Committee: Amy Ford Congratulations – NCAPA and North Carolina PAs are fortunate to have dedicated PAs such as all of […]
The Stock Yards
The Stock Yards
by Alexandra Godfrey, PA-C The following piece received a 2018 Section of Medical Humanities Writing Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The pieces considered for the award were chosen blindly, so the author was unknown at the time of reading. What the ACEP didn’t realize is that they chose the same author who […]
I Am NCAPA | Cameron Holman
I Am NCAPA | Cameron Holman
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. This month’s member highlight is Cameron Holman, whom we met during an OTP Listening session in Wilmington. He is a recent graduate of Wake Forest University’s PA program. Cameron is a member of NCAPA because he wants “to […]
Controlled Substances Reporting System Update
Controlled Substances Reporting System Update
On September 19, 2018, DHHS released an updated Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) database. All registered providers should have received an email directing them how to log into the new system to access the CSRS. The old site will no longer function, so you need to make sure you log into the new system to […]
NC Department of Health and Human Services | Hurricane Florence Resources
NC Department of Health and Human Services | Hurricane Florence Resources
Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson, MD, MPH, State Health Director, Chief Medical Officer, Office of the Secretary, from the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services has reached out to many organizations with valuable information regarding Hurricane Florence that may be helpful to individuals throughout the state: Food and Nutrition Program – We have been granted […]
Hurricane Florence Preparation for Patients and Providers
Hurricane Florence Preparation for Patients and Providers
Information from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Hurricane Florence will make landfall later this week, bringing potential flooding and power outages across the region. Our top priority is the health and safety of you and your patients. We have information and resources available for patients before, during, and after the storm. In […]
I Am NCAPA | Claudia Diaz
I Am NCAPA | Claudia Diaz
NCAPA is launching a campaign to focus on the extraordinary PAs throughout the state who provide quality healthcare while also maintaining membership in NCAPA. Our “I am NCAPA” begins this month and will run throughout all of 2019. We want to share why you love being a PA and why membership in your state […]





















