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Veronica Marciano, DMSc, PA-C, has built her career around a simple but powerful idea, preparing PAs not just to practice medicine, but to serve communities well. Now, as Program Director of the developing PA program at Elon University in Charlotte, she is helping shape the next generation of PAs in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing […]

Peter Kalogerinis, DMSc, PA-C, has spent over a decade building a career defined by adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to meeting unmet patient needs. After earning his undergraduate degree in biology from East Carolina University and completing PA school at Methodist University, Peter began his career in private practice, where he spent more than ten […]

For much of her early career, Jessica Newman, PA-C, DipACLM believed good medicine meant clear boundaries between work and home, clinician and community. She focused on providing high-quality care within the clinic walls, until experience taught her that health doesn’t start or end there. “I realized that what happens outside the exam room often matters […]

When Nicole Miller first stepped into Family Care Center as a high school student, she didn’t expect to meet Jeff Katz, PA-C, DFAAPA, the mentor who would eventually shape her path into the PA profession. Her mother worked as Jeff Katz’s medical assistant, and because the clinic sat close to her school, Nicole often swung […]

CPT Justin Francis, PA-C is an NCAPA Member who has spearheaded the recently formed NCAPA Regional Chapter, Liberty-Sandhills Association of PAs (L-SAPA). An Army physician assistant (PA) stationed at Fort Bragg, he has extensive experience with emergency medicine, family medicine, and orthopedics. Originally in the Navy for eight years, he attended the University of Nebraska […]

Educator, leader, and breast-cancer survivor shaping the next generation of PAs As the Founding Program Director at South University, Chileatha Wynn has dedicated her career to advancing PA education and mentoring future clinicians. But beyond her professional success lies a powerful story of strength, gratitude, and faith, one that has taken on even deeper meaning […]

Dedicated clinician, military leader, and advocate for mental health care As the owner of Making Waves Mental Health, PLLC in Wilmington, North Carolina, board-certified physician assistant and Captain in the Army Reserves, Lindsey Lawrence, PA-C treats patients living with mental health and substance use disorders. Lindsey’s path to psychiatry wasn’t linear—but it has become a […]

Golfran Rivera brings a unique blend of military service and primary care expertise to his work as a family medicine provider and clinic owner. A former U.S. Army Psychological Operations specialist and graduate of the Inter-Service Physician Assistant Program (IPAP), Golfran integrates his rich experiences, from deployment to private practice, into a career defined by […]

Meet Brittany Macon-Davis, DMSc, MHS, PA-C – mother, clinician, lover of science, and a leader in the PA education space. A member of the NCAPA Nominating Committee, Brittany is also the Clinical Coordinator and an Assistant Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health at the Duke University PA Program. NCAPA is spotlighting her work as […]

Introduction The Methodist University Master of Medical Science PA program in Fayetteville began in 1996 as the third PA program in North Carolina. Methodist gained full accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in 1998 and maintains the Accreditation-Continued status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the […]

“As a Pre-PA, we work really hard. It’s okay to mess up, not everyone is perfect. Just know that there is basis to your achievements.” -Lesley Chao An NCAPA Pre-PA Member, Lesley Chao spoke with NCAPA on growing up as a Taiwanese American with a strong interest in science, health policy, and advocacy – and […]

“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 understanding the system of medicine, I can better advocate for my future patients and their medical needs. Diversifying the PA profession will help improve the […]