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Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President | Ercell Tate, PA-C

Nov 14, 2023
In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, […]

Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President | Ercell Tate, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, […]

Regional Chapter Highlight: 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 […]

Regional Chapter Highlight: Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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!

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. […]

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

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 […]

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

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: 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

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 […]

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

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 […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S

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: Christopher Marshall, PA-S

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 […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Jaclyn Montague, Pre-PA

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: Jaclyn Montague, Pre-PA

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 […]

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

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 […]

Leading the Way | Nicole Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA

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 […]

Leading the Way | Nicole Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA

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 […]

Registration is now open for the 2023 Virtual Radiology Workshop

Sep 19, 2023
You’re invited to the 2023 Virtual Radiology Workshop! This is an all-virtual event that will be recorded, so participants will have access for 90-days to view and complete CME.  Join from the […]

Registration is now open for the 2023 Virtual Radiology Workshop

by Pauline Bulala

You’re invited to the 2023 Virtual Radiology Workshop! This is an all-virtual event that will be recorded, so participants will have access for 90-days to view and complete CME.  Join from the […]

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

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 […]

Leading the Way | Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C

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 […]

Leading the Way | Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C

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 […]

Resources from the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line

Aug 16, 2023
NC-PAL (NC Psychiatry Access Line) is a free telephone consultation and education program to help health care providers address the behavioral health needs of pediatric and perinatal patients. Behavioral Health […]

Resources from the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line

by Pauline Bulala

NC-PAL (NC Psychiatry Access Line) is a free telephone consultation and education program to help health care providers address the behavioral health needs of pediatric and perinatal patients. Behavioral Health […]

Jeff LaFuria and John Goldfields are both Assistant Medical Directors of the North Carolina Medical Board.

Leading the Way | Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, MHS, PA-C

Jul 17, 2023
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 | Jeff LaFuria, PA-C and John Goldfield, MHS, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

Jeff LaFuria and John Goldfields are both Assistant Medical Directors of the North Carolina Medical Board.

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, […]

Headshot of Jennifer Holley, PA-C

Leading the Way | Jennifer Holley, PA-C

Jun 20, 2023
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 […]

Leading the Way | Jennifer Holley, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

Headshot of 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

May 30, 2023
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 […]

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

by Pauline Bulala

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 […]

AAPA HOD Candidate Platform Statements Available Now

May 17, 2023
Voting for the 2023 AAPA House of Delegates (HOD) representatives from NCAPA opens May 20 and closes June 15, 2023. The AAPA HOD is responsible for enacting policies and establishing […]

AAPA HOD Candidate Platform Statements Available Now

by Pauline Bulala

Voting for the 2023 AAPA House of Delegates (HOD) representatives from NCAPA opens May 20 and closes June 15, 2023. The AAPA HOD is responsible for enacting policies and establishing […]

Leading the Way | Israel Mendez, MS, PA-C

May 15, 2023
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 | Israel Mendez, MS, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

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

Apr 24, 2023
“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 […]

Leading the Way | Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry

by Pauline Bulala

“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

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

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 […]

Leading the Way | Lisa Gennosa, PA-C

Mar 15, 2023
Lisa attended UNC Pembroke University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Biology. After years working in the pharmaceutical industry, Lisa was motivated to find a path that was more […]

Leading the Way | Lisa Gennosa, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

Lisa attended UNC Pembroke University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Biology. After years working in the pharmaceutical industry, Lisa was motivated to find a path that was more […]

Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Bootcamp

Feb 21, 2023
NCAPA is co-sponsoring an event with Doctors for America for a White Coat Medicaid Expansion Boot Camp training on Saturday, March 4 from 9am-1:30 at the Stead Center. This training is […]

Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Bootcamp

by Emily Adams

NCAPA is co-sponsoring an event with Doctors for America for a White Coat Medicaid Expansion Boot Camp training on Saturday, March 4 from 9am-1:30 at the Stead Center. This training is […]

AAPA House of Delegates Nominations Open

Jan 3, 2023
By NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2024 and 2025 House of Delegates […]

AAPA House of Delegates Nominations Open

by Emily Adams

By NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2024 and 2025 House of Delegates […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

Nov 18, 2022
Methodist PA program enrolled its first four students in 1996, becoming the third established PA program in North Carolina. In 1998, the first graduates of the program gained Methodist full […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

by Kat

Methodist PA program enrolled its first four students in 1996, becoming the third established PA program in North Carolina. In 1998, the first graduates of the program gained Methodist full […]

Leading the Way | Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C

Nov 15, 2022
Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C, grew up in eastern North Carolina and came from a large family of medical professionals, including her mother who was a Family Nurse Practitioner at a […]

Leading the Way | Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C

by Kat

Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C, grew up in eastern North Carolina and came from a large family of medical professionals, including her mother who was a Family Nurse Practitioner at a […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

Oct 20, 2022
Levine College of Health Sciences, Wingate University main campus The PA program at Wingate University, which began in 2008, is a 27-month long program. New PA students begin in August […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

by Kat

Levine College of Health Sciences, Wingate University main campus The PA program at Wingate University, which began in 2008, is a 27-month long program. New PA students begin in August […]

Leading the Way | LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C

Oct 15, 2022
LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C, always wanted to be a healthcare provider. Due to a close bond with her grandmother who suffered from cardiomyopathy and diabetes, she developed a passion for […]

Leading the Way | LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C

by Kat

LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C, always wanted to be a healthcare provider. Due to a close bond with her grandmother who suffered from cardiomyopathy and diabetes, she developed a passion for […]

Member Spotlight: Nathalie Ortiz-Pate

Oct 6, 2022
Tell us about your background (PA School, work area, pre-PA school info, etc): I went to Duke University’s PA program, Class of 2011 and work as an assistant professor at […]

Member Spotlight: Nathalie Ortiz-Pate

by Emily Adams

Tell us about your background (PA School, work area, pre-PA school info, etc): I went to Duke University’s PA program, Class of 2011 and work as an assistant professor at […]

Get to Know Miquel Pineiro PA Board Member of the NC Medical Board

Sep 19, 2022
Miguel Pineiro was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Florida. He served as a hospital corpsman in the US Navy.  After the Navy, PA Pineiro attended Rollins College in […]

Get to Know Miquel Pineiro PA Board Member of the NC Medical Board

by Kat

Miguel Pineiro was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Florida. He served as a hospital corpsman in the US Navy.  After the Navy, PA Pineiro attended Rollins College in […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Elon University

Sep 19, 2022
by Sarah Haley, PA-S, Elon University It’s been an exciting year at Elon! We have a big upcoming event–and one that the class of 2023 is immensely proud of–the inaugural […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Elon University

by Kat

by Sarah Haley, PA-S, Elon University It’s been an exciting year at Elon! We have a big upcoming event–and one that the class of 2023 is immensely proud of–the inaugural […]

Leading the Way | Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Sep 13, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Chair of the NCAPA Student Affairs Committee. Hailing from the mountains of West Virginia, Justin grew […]

Leading the Way | Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA

by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Chair of the NCAPA Student Affairs Committee. Hailing from the mountains of West Virginia, Justin grew […]