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. […]
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Leading the Way | Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C
Leading the Way | 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 […]
Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC
Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC
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
PA Students Leading Legislative Visits
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM
In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]