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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 […]
Trailblazer Scholarship | Gabrielle Aiden, Duke University PA Program
Trailblazer Scholarship | Gabrielle Aiden, Duke University PA Program
“Representation in medicine is essential. The ability of a provider to mirror their patients and understand their lived experiences gives them the ability to facilitate communication and build trust. By […]
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, […]
Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President | Ercell Tate, PA-C
Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President | Ercell Tate, PA-C
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)
Regional Chapter Highlight: Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)
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
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: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, PA-C
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Shaun Lynch, Ph.D., M.S., MMSc, 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 […]
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 […]
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Marshall, PA-S
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
PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Jaclyn Montague, Pre-PA
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 […]
Registration is now open for the 2023 Virtual Radiology Workshop
Registration is now open for the 2023 Virtual Radiology Workshop
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
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 […]
Resources from the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line
Resources from the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line
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 […]
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 […]
AAPA HOD Candidate Platform Statements Available Now
AAPA HOD Candidate Platform Statements Available Now
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
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 […]
Leading the Way | Lisa Gennosa, PA-C
Leading the Way | Lisa Gennosa, PA-C
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
Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Bootcamp
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
AAPA House of Delegates Nominations Open
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
2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University
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
Leading the Way | Melissa Ricker, DMSc, PA-C
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
2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University
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
Leading the Way | LaDonna Clark, DMSc, PA-C
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 […]