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 […]
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Leading the Way | Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS
Leading the Way | Savannah Junkins, PA-C, MPAS
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 […]
Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)
Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)
NCAPA is dedicated to highlighting the work, dedication, and passion shown by PAs and members across the state, especially within our Regional Chapters. The NCAPA has been highlighting these Regional Chapters, and […]
Leading the Way | Ziad El Tannir, PA-C
Leading the Way | Ziad El Tannir, PA-C
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 […]
Leading the Way | Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, BC-ADM
Leading the Way | Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, BC-ADM
For the last edition of #IamNCAPA Member Highlights for 2023, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, […]
Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)
Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)
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 […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA
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
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C
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
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, PA-C
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: Christina Saldanha, PA-C, NCMP
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christina Saldanha, PA-C, NCMP
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) are highlighting NCAPA Members and PAs Going Beyond at every stage of their PA […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Courtney Martin, PA-C
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Courtney Martin, PA-C
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) are highlighting NCAPA Members and PAs Going Beyond at every stage of their PA […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S
As part of the 2023 PA Week Celebration, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) are highlighting NCAPA Members and PAs Going Beyond at every stage of their PA […]
Student Director-at-Large Recap: AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2023
Student Director-at-Large Recap: AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 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 […]
Leading the Way | Nicole Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA
Leading the Way | Nicole Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA
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 […]
Regional Chapter Highlight: BRMAPA
Regional Chapter Highlight: BRMAPA
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 […]
Leading the Way | Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C
Leading the Way | Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C
“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 | Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, MHS, PA-C
Leading the Way | Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, MHS, PA-C
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 | Jennifer Holley, PA-C
Leading the Way | 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 […]
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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 […]
Leading the Way | Israel Mendez, MS, PA-C
Leading the Way | Israel Mendez, MS, PA-C
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 | Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry
Leading the Way | Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry
“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 […]
PA Ranked Best Job in America
PA Ranked Best Job in America
Physician assistants have the best job in America right now based on the number of job openings, earning potential and career opportunities, according to career site Glassdoor. Read the full […]