PA Highlight

Speaking of Sleep: Conference Speaker, Gina Mauldin PA-C

Jul 16, 2025

Gina Mauldin, PA-C is an NCAPA Member and upcoming NCAPA Summer Conference speaker who specializes in sleep medicine. She received her Master of Health Sciences degree from the Duke University […]

Speaking of Sleep: Conference Speaker, Gina Mauldin PA-C

July 16, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

Gina Mauldin, PA-C is an NCAPA Member and upcoming NCAPA Summer Conference speaker who specializes in sleep medicine. She received her Master of Health Sciences degree from the Duke University […]

Interview with Member Robin Hunter-Buskey, First Female PA on NC Medical Board

Jun 4, 2025

NCAPA Member Robin Hunter-Buskey, DHSc, CPHP, CCHP, CDCES, PA-C, Captain USPHS has been driven by the pursuit of service to others her whole life. A New York native, she is […]

Interview with Member Robin Hunter-Buskey, First Female PA on NC Medical Board

June 4, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

NCAPA Member Robin Hunter-Buskey, DHSc, CPHP, CCHP, CDCES, PA-C, Captain USPHS has been driven by the pursuit of service to others her whole life. A New York native, she is […]

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Marisa Isbell, PA-C

May 19, 2025

In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the NCAPA is spotlighting Marisa Isbell, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH, NCAPA Member and psychiatric physician assistant (PA) who owns her own mental health […]

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Marisa Isbell, PA-C

May 19, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

Member Laura Blanchard, PA-C Wins APPOS MVP of the Year

Apr 22, 2025

There are several patients that I’ve been fortunate enough to foster deep connections with. That’s what keeps me coming back to my job everyday – helping people get through some […]

Member Laura Blanchard, PA-C Wins APPOS MVP of the Year

April 22, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

There are several patients that I’ve been fortunate enough to foster deep connections with. That’s what keeps me coming back to my job everyday – helping people get through some […]

2025 PA Program Highlight | South College Asheville

Apr 21, 2025

The South College of Asheville launched their PA program in 2023, established with a goal of creating quality healthcare professionals to serve in urban and rural underserved communities. It is […]

2025 PA Program Highlight | South College Asheville

April 21, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

The South College of Asheville launched their PA program in 2023, established with a goal of creating quality healthcare professionals to serve in urban and rural underserved communities. It is […]

PA Allen Stephens’ Journey: Flight Paramedic to Leading the Way

Mar 24, 2025

“The more our voices are heard, the more people are aware of PAs and what we can bring to the table.” -Allen Stephens, PA-C The NC Academy of PAs recently […]

PA Allen Stephens’ Journey: Flight Paramedic to Leading the Way

March 24, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

“The more our voices are heard, the more people are aware of PAs and what we can bring to the table.” -Allen Stephens, PA-C The NC Academy of PAs recently […]

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

February 24, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

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

February 24, 2025 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. […]

How a REACH PPP Training Inspired PA Marty Nelson to Train Others

Jan 28, 2025

NCAPA recently sat down with Martha “Marty” Nelson, MHS, PA-C, who serves a unique role as a physician assistant (PA). In addition to practicing at Duke University’s Healthy Lifestyles clinic […]

How a REACH PPP Training Inspired PA Marty Nelson to Train Others

January 28, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

PA Brett Curtis on Being a Reservist in the NDMS

Dec 3, 2024

“I was blown away by the camaraderie of just random people in the community helping each other. These people’s lives were changed irreparably.” –Brett Curtis, PA-C In the wake of […]

PA Brett Curtis on Being a Reservist in the NDMS

December 3, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

“I was blown away by the camaraderie of just random people in the community helping each other. These people’s lives were changed irreparably.” –Brett Curtis, PA-C In the wake of […]

PA Julie Romeis: From Veterinary Medicine to Psychiatry

Sep 23, 2024

The NCAPA had the honor of sitting down with NC Academy of PAs (NCAPA) Member, psychiatry physician assistant (PA), and recent Summer Conference Speaker, Julie A. Romeis, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry. […]

PA Julie Romeis: From Veterinary Medicine to Psychiatry

September 23, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

PA Toni Jackson: Moving to North Carolina for PA Practice

Aug 14, 2024

“Being a PA is more than just medical knowledge. You need to have the soft skills to be successful. My main goal as a PA educator is for students to […]

PA Toni Jackson: Moving to North Carolina for PA Practice

August 14, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

“Being a PA is more than just medical knowledge. You need to have the soft skills to be successful. My main goal as a PA educator is for students to […]

PA Lavette Shirley Elee: Author and Nonprofit Founder

Jul 16, 2024

A board-certified physician assistant (PA), founder of a nonprofit, assistant professor, NCAPA Director-at-Large, and a children’s book author – Lavette Shirley Elee, DScPAS, PA-C’s impact on her community and beyond […]

PA Lavette Shirley Elee: Author and Nonprofit Founder

July 16, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

How Getting Involved in State Academies Led PA Trey Boyd to NCAPA

Jul 1, 2024

“PAs will always change and evolve as healthcare continues to change and evolve. The big thing I hope to continue to see is for PAs to become the ‘change agents’ […]

How Getting Involved in State Academies Led PA Trey Boyd to NCAPA

July 1, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

“PAs will always change and evolve as healthcare continues to change and evolve. The big thing I hope to continue to see is for PAs to become the ‘change agents’ […]

PA Alex Leng on the Power of Social Media and PA Mentors

May 28, 2024

“Patients come from all types of underrepresented backgrounds. It is an unexplained bond that occurs when you see community and patients that speak the same language as you and relate […]

PA Alex Leng on the Power of Social Media and PA Mentors

May 28, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

“Patients come from all types of underrepresented backgrounds. It is an unexplained bond that occurs when you see community and patients that speak the same language as you and relate […]

PA Shay Shaw: “Never Too Late to Lead the Life You Lead”

May 28, 2024

I really am a believer that it is never too late to do the things you really desire to do with your life. I am saying this as a person […]

PA Shay Shaw: “Never Too Late to Lead the Life You Lead”

May 28, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

I really am a believer that it is never too late to do the things you really desire to do with your life. I am saying this as a person […]

PA Savannah Junkins, from NHSC Scholar to Integrated Behavioral Health

Mar 26, 2024

For the March #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the NCAPA sat down and spoke with Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS. A West Virginia native and a graduate of the Chatham University PA Program […]

PA Savannah Junkins, from NHSC Scholar to Integrated Behavioral Health

March 26, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

For the March #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the NCAPA sat down and spoke with Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS. A West Virginia native and a graduate of the Chatham University PA Program […]

In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C

Feb 14, 2024

“Life is a precious gift, and we never fully know the length of that gift. My friend, Mufiyda would encourage all to always attempt to serve others and to never […]

In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C

February 14, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

“Life is a precious gift, and we never fully know the length of that gift. My friend, Mufiyda would encourage all to always attempt to serve others and to never […]

PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo

Feb 7, 2024

The NCAPA is a nonpartisan, membership organization that serves and represents PAs in the state, and advocates for the PA profession within North Carolina. The North Carolina Academy of PAs […]

PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo

February 7, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

The NCAPA is a nonpartisan, membership organization that serves and represents PAs in the state, and advocates for the PA profession within North Carolina. The North Carolina Academy of PAs […]

PA Ziad El Tannir, NHSC Scholar to FQHC Provider & Clinical Informaticist

Jan 17, 2024

For the first #IamNCAPA Member Highlight of 2024, the NCAPA sat down and spoke with Ziad El Tannir, PA-C. Ziad is a 2020 graduate of the Wake Forest University PA […]

PA Ziad El Tannir, NHSC Scholar to FQHC Provider & Clinical Informaticist

January 17, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

For the first #IamNCAPA Member Highlight of 2024, the NCAPA sat down and spoke with Ziad El Tannir, PA-C. Ziad is a 2020 graduate of the Wake Forest University PA […]

PA Julie Niemi’s Journey from Student Membership to Professional PA Member

Dec 18, 2023

For the last edition of #IamNCAPA Member Highlights for 2023, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, […]

PA Julie Niemi’s Journey from Student Membership to Professional PA Member

December 18, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

For the last edition of #IamNCAPA Member Highlights for 2023, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, […]

Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President, Ercell Tate

Nov 14, 2023

In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, […]

Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President, Ercell Tate

November 14, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, […]

Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)

Nov 6, 2023

NCAPA is dedicated to highlighting the work, dedication, and passion shown by PAs and members across the state, especially within our Regional Chapters. Each month starting in September 2023, we […]

Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)

November 6, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA

Oct 12, 2023

As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of their PA […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA

October 12, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of their PA […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C

Oct 11, 2023

As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C

October 11, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of […]

Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!

Oct 11, 2023

This year, the NCAPA Membership Committee received a record number of submissions and the committee conducted a thorough review of the nominations for this year’s group of very deserving PAs. […]

Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!

October 11, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

This year, the NCAPA Membership Committee received a record number of submissions and the committee conducted a thorough review of the nominations for this year’s group of very deserving PAs. […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, PA-C

Oct 10, 2023

As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, PA-C

October 10, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, the NCAPA is highlighting NCAPA Members and North Carolina PAs Going Beyond at *every stage* of […]