“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’ […]
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Leading the Way | Alex Leng, PA-C
Leading the Way | Alex Leng, PA-C
“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 […]
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 […]
In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C
In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C
“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
PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!
Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!
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. […]
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 […]
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 Day at the NC Legislature
PA Day at the NC Legislature
march 22, 2023 2023 PA Day at the NC Legislature The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants’ annual advocacy day at the Legislature was one for the books, with a […]