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Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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

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. […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, Uncategorized Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C

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

Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C
Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: NCAPA News Tagged With: North Carolina PA, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates Tagged With: North Carolina PA, PA Profession, PA Students, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam Tagged With: Leading the Way, PA, PA Highlight, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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, […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: PA Week 2023 Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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 […]

Filed Under: PA Week 2023 Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

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. […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, PA Week 2023 Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA of the Year, Physician Assistant

In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Oct 11, 2023
The NCAPA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our PA leaders – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM. PA O’Hara received his BA in Exercise and […]

In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM

October 11, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

The NCAPA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our PA leaders – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM. PA O’Hara received his BA in Exercise and […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam Tagged With: Leading the Way, Physician Assistant

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christina Saldanha, PA-C, NCMP

Oct 4, 2023
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: Christina Saldanha, PA-C, NCMP

October 4, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Filed Under: PA Week 2023 Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Courtney Martin, PA-C

Oct 4, 2023
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

October 4, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Filed Under: PA Week 2023 Tagged With: AAPA, North Carolina PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, PA Students, Physician Assistant

Student Director-at-Large Recap: AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2023

Oct 4, 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 […]

Student Director-at-Large Recap: AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2023

October 4, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Filed Under: NCAPA News Tagged With: AAPA, Leadership and Advocacy Summit, North Carolina PA, PA Profession, PA Student, PA Students, Physician Assistant

PA Nicole Burwell: Founding PA Program Director of NC A&T State University

Sep 25, 2023
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 […]

PA Nicole Burwell: Founding PA Program Director of NC A&T State University

September 25, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

Regional Chapter Highlight: BRMAPA

Sep 14, 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 […]

Regional Chapter Highlight: BRMAPA

September 14, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Blue Ridge Mountain Association of PAs, BRMAPA, NCAPA Regional Chapter, PA Profession, PA Resources, Physician Assistant, regional chapter highlight

Chief Population Health Officer and PA, Lisa Shock

Aug 29, 2023
“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 […]

Chief Population Health Officer and PA, Lisa Shock

August 29, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

“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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, North Carolina PA, PA, PA Highlight, PA Profession, Physician Assistant

PA Day at the NC Legislature

Apr 5, 2023
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 […]

PA Day at the NC Legislature

April 5, 2023 by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates Tagged With: HB 75, Legislative Advocacy, North Carolina PA, Optimal Team Practice, OTP, PA, PA Advocacy Day, PA Day, PA Laws, Physician Assistant

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