PA Profession

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

April 21, 2025 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

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

Announcing the 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

Sep 23, 2024

President-Elect Vice President Secretary Directors-at-Large Nominating Committee

Announcing the 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

September 23, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

Cape Lookout Lighthouse in North Carolina

President-Elect Vice President Secretary Directors-at-Large Nominating Committee

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

August 27, 2024 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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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

July 1, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

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

June 19, 2024 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 […]

PA Students Leading Legislative Visits

Jun 18, 2024

Across North Carolina, PA students have been leading the way in spearheading legislative visits with the goal of spreading awareness of the PA profession to state legislators. PA students have […]

PA Students Leading Legislative Visits

June 18, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

Across North Carolina, PA students have been leading the way in spearheading legislative visits with the goal of spreading awareness of the PA profession to state legislators. PA students have […]

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 […]

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

April 10, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)

Mar 25, 2024

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 […]

Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)

March 25, 2024 by Pauline Bulala

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 Assistants (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 Assistants (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, […]

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 […]

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 […]