NCAPA
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
The 48th Annual NCAPA Summer Conference was recently held at the Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC this past week! PAs & NPs from across the country came together to […]
“Being a PA is more than just medical knowledge. You need to have the soft skills to be successful. My main goal as a PA educator is for students to […]
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 […]
“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’ […]
The NCAPA Employer Group Relationship benefit makes it quick and convenient for organizations and employers to purchase memberships for all employed PAs at one time. Along with other added benefits, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
I really am a believer that it is never too late to do the things you really desire to do with your life. I am saying this as a person […]
It’s up to us as healthcare workers to advocate for ourselves and peers, to help ensure everyone goes home to their family at the end of their workday.” -Jennifer Holley, […]
“Whether it is in my current administrative role in our system and helping APPs feel supported, or my clinical role, caring for patients and their families – whatever that looks […]
NCAPA was proud to host the second annual HBCU Pre-PA Fair this past Saturday, April 6, at the Stead Center. Pre-PA students from North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) traveled […]
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 […]
NCAPA is dedicated to highlighting the work, dedication, and passion shown by PAs and members across the state, especially within our Regional Chapters. The NCAPA has been highlighting these Regional Chapters, and […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
