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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

March 15, 2023 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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way Tagged With: Leading the Way, Lisa Gennosa, PA Highlight

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

February 21, 2023 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 […]

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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

January 3, 2023 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 […]

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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

November 18, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: News

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

November 15, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

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

October 20, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: News

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

October 15, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2022 NCAPA PA of the Year | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS

Oct 11, 2022
NCAPA is proud to announce that Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, has been named the 2022 NCAPA PA of the Year! PA Dyer is a Fellow of the AAPA and PAs […]

2022 NCAPA PA of the Year | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS

October 11, 2022 by Caroline Purdy

NCAPA is proud to announce that Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, has been named the 2022 NCAPA PA of the Year! PA Dyer is a Fellow of the AAPA and PAs […]

Filed Under: News

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

October 6, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: News

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

September 19, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: News

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

September 19, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: News

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

September 13, 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | High Point University

Aug 23, 2022
By Christa Shaner, PA-S, Class of 2024 Student Representative, High Point University Congdon Hall High Point University’s Physician Assistant program was founded in 2014 by Dr. Linda Sekhon, DHSc, MMS, […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | High Point University

August 23, 2022 by Kat

By Christa Shaner, PA-S, Class of 2024 Student Representative, High Point University Congdon Hall High Point University’s Physician Assistant program was founded in 2014 by Dr. Linda Sekhon, DHSc, MMS, […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Andrea McKinnond, PA-C

Aug 9, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Andrea McKinnond, PA-C, is one of the Co-Chairs of the NCAPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She was born and raised in Fort Pierce, […]

Leading the Way | Andrea McKinnond, PA-C

August 9, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Andrea McKinnond, PA-C, is one of the Co-Chairs of the NCAPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She was born and raised in Fort Pierce, […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | East Carolina University

Jul 20, 2022
by Bree Belmonte, PA-S, East Carolina University ECU Health Sciences Campus Student Center East Carolina University launched their PA program in 1996 to train providers to serve the people of […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | East Carolina University

July 20, 2022 by Kat

by Bree Belmonte, PA-S, East Carolina University ECU Health Sciences Campus Student Center East Carolina University launched their PA program in 1996 to train providers to serve the people of […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Ryan Vann, PA-C

Jul 12, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Ryan Vann, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Finance Committee. He was born in Boonville, NC, in Yadkin County. Ryan attended UNC-Chapel Hill, […]

Leading the Way | Ryan Vann, PA-C

July 12, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Ryan Vann, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Finance Committee. He was born in Boonville, NC, in Yadkin County. Ryan attended UNC-Chapel Hill, […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Pride Month PA Highlight | Lea Kram, PA-C

Jun 29, 2022
According to Lea Kram, PA-C, Pride Month is “a celebration of my journey, found happiness, and gratefulness towards those that paved the way for me to be comfortable and confident […]

Pride Month PA Highlight | Lea Kram, PA-C

June 29, 2022 by Kat

According to Lea Kram, PA-C, Pride Month is “a celebration of my journey, found happiness, and gratefulness towards those that paved the way for me to be comfortable and confident […]

Filed Under: News

Pride Month PA Highlight | Tonia Poteat, PHD, PA-C, MPH

Jun 21, 2022
According to Tonia Poteat, PHD, PA-C, MPH, Pride Month “is an opportunity to reflect on the resistance and resilience of LGBTQ ancestors who fought for our freedom to be.” Dr. […]

Pride Month PA Highlight | Tonia Poteat, PHD, PA-C, MPH

June 21, 2022 by Kat

According to Tonia Poteat, PHD, PA-C, MPH, Pride Month “is an opportunity to reflect on the resistance and resilience of LGBTQ ancestors who fought for our freedom to be.” Dr. […]

Filed Under: News

Pride Month PA Highlight | Charles Taylor Jensen, MS, MMS, PA-C

Jun 14, 2022
According to Taylor Jensen, MS, MMS PA-C, Pride Month “serves to recognize the local, national, and international impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on history.” He […]

Pride Month PA Highlight | Charles Taylor Jensen, MS, MMS, PA-C

June 14, 2022 by Kat

According to Taylor Jensen, MS, MMS PA-C, Pride Month “serves to recognize the local, national, and international impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on history.” He […]

Filed Under: News

Pride Month PA Highlight | Memory Dossenbach, PA-C

Jun 7, 2022
According to Memory Dossenbach, PA-C, Pride Month provides “an opportunity to celebrate diversity- to celebrate love and acceptance of EVERYONE.” Memory Dossenbach (she/her) is from the small town of Siler […]

Pride Month PA Highlight | Memory Dossenbach, PA-C

June 7, 2022 by Kat

According to Memory Dossenbach, PA-C, Pride Month provides “an opportunity to celebrate diversity- to celebrate love and acceptance of EVERYONE.” Memory Dossenbach (she/her) is from the small town of Siler […]

Filed Under: News

Pride Month PA Highlight | John Cain, PA-C

Jun 1, 2022
According to John Cain, PA-C, Pride Month means “acceptance, equality, love = love, and increased awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQIA community.” John (he, him, his) is from Buckhorn, Kentucky. […]

Pride Month PA Highlight | John Cain, PA-C

June 1, 2022 by Kat

According to John Cain, PA-C, Pride Month means “acceptance, equality, love = love, and increased awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQIA community.” John (he, him, his) is from Buckhorn, Kentucky. […]

Filed Under: News

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Wake Forest University

May 16, 2022
by Cady Trvalik, PA-S, Wake Forest University The Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, in the Innovation Quarter neighborhood. The Wake Forest PA Program began in […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Wake Forest University

May 16, 2022 by Kat

by Cady Trvalik, PA-S, Wake Forest University The Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, in the Innovation Quarter neighborhood. The Wake Forest PA Program began in […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Joshua Smith, PA-C

May 9, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Joshua Smith, PA-C, is the Chair of the Continuing Education Committee and the Conference Management Panel. He was born in Olney, Maryland but grew […]

Leading the Way | Joshua Smith, PA-C

May 9, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Joshua Smith, PA-C, is the Chair of the Continuing Education Committee and the Conference Management Panel. He was born in Olney, Maryland but grew […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Campbell University

Apr 20, 2022
by Beth Ehlers, PA-S, Campbell University The Campbell PA program is located in the Tracey F. Smith Hall of Nursing and Health Sciences The Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Campbell University

April 20, 2022 by Kat

by Beth Ehlers, PA-S, Campbell University The Campbell PA program is located in the Tracey F. Smith Hall of Nursing and Health Sciences The Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Meg Leddy, PA-C

Apr 10, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Meg Leddy, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Health Committee. She grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, about 40 minutes outside of Boston. Meg […]

Leading the Way | Meg Leddy, PA-C

April 10, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Meg Leddy, PA-C, is the Chair of the NCAPA Health Committee. She grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, about 40 minutes outside of Boston. Meg […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Leading the Way | Marc Katz, PA-C

Mar 10, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Marc Katz, PA-C, has been involved with NCAPA leadership for over 40 years. He grew up on Long Island, New York and attended the […]

Leading the Way | Marc Katz, PA-C

March 10, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Marc Katz, PA-C, has been involved with NCAPA leadership for over 40 years. He grew up on Long Island, New York and attended the […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Duke University

Mar 7, 2022
In 1965, Dr. Eugene A. Stead Jr. founded the first Physician Assistant (PA) program at Duke University. He hoped that PAs could meet the needs of the healthcare system, specifically […]

2022 NC PA Program Highlight | Duke University

March 7, 2022 by Kat

In 1965, Dr. Eugene A. Stead Jr. founded the first Physician Assistant (PA) program at Duke University. He hoped that PAs could meet the needs of the healthcare system, specifically […]

Filed Under: News

Black History Month Emerging Leader | Jessica Veale, PA-C

Feb 28, 2022
Jessica Veale, PA-C, embodies what it means to be a PA leader and passionate advocate. Originally from New Bern, North Carolina, she practiced as a medical technologist in Greenville, NC, […]

Black History Month Emerging Leader | Jessica Veale, PA-C

February 28, 2022 by Kat

Jessica Veale, PA-C, embodies what it means to be a PA leader and passionate advocate. Originally from New Bern, North Carolina, she practiced as a medical technologist in Greenville, NC, […]

Filed Under: News

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Chileatha Wynn and Lavette Shirley Elee

Feb 22, 2022
by Caroline Purdy, NCAPA Membership Services Manager In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA is highlighting outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina to share their accomplishments.       […]

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Chileatha Wynn and Lavette Shirley Elee

February 22, 2022 by Kat

by Caroline Purdy, NCAPA Membership Services Manager In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA is highlighting outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina to share their accomplishments.       […]

Filed Under: News

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Elmira Powell, PA-C

Feb 16, 2022
In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA is highlighting outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina to share their accomplishments.   Elmira Powell, PA-C, is from Raleigh, NC, and shares […]

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Elmira Powell, PA-C

February 16, 2022 by Kat

In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA is highlighting outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina to share their accomplishments.   Elmira Powell, PA-C, is from Raleigh, NC, and shares […]

Filed Under: News

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Robert Lee Wooten, Jr., PA-C

Feb 9, 2022
– The following is based on information gathered from the PA Historical Society In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA is highlighting outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina to […]

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Robert Lee Wooten, Jr., PA-C

February 9, 2022 by Kat

– The following is based on information gathered from the PA Historical Society In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA is highlighting outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina to […]

Filed Under: News

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Donna F. Murray, DMSc., MS, PA-C

Feb 1, 2022
In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA will highlight some outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina and share their accomplishments.  Donna F. Murray, DMSc., MS, PA-C, is a 1996 […]

Black History Month PAs of Distinction | Donna F. Murray, DMSc., MS, PA-C

February 1, 2022 by Kat

In honor of Black History Month, NCAPA will highlight some outstanding Black PA leaders in North Carolina and share their accomplishments.  Donna F. Murray, DMSc., MS, PA-C, is a 1996 […]

Filed Under: News

2022 PA Program Highlight | Pfeiffer University

Jan 17, 2022
by Benjamin Paul, PA-S, Pfeiffer University The Pfeiffer University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) program is located in Albermarle, NC. It is a 27-month program where students […]

2022 PA Program Highlight | Pfeiffer University

January 17, 2022 by Kat

by Benjamin Paul, PA-S, Pfeiffer University The Pfeiffer University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) program is located in Albermarle, NC. It is a 27-month program where students […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Samantha Rogers, PA-C

Jan 11, 2022
North Carolina PAs leading the way. Samantha (Sam) Rogers, PA-C, is a past President of NCAPA and is currently the Chair of NCAPA’s Political Action Committee (PAC). She lived on […]

Leading the Way | Samantha Rogers, PA-C

January 11, 2022 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way. Samantha (Sam) Rogers, PA-C, is a past President of NCAPA and is currently the Chair of NCAPA’s Political Action Committee (PAC). She lived on […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2021 PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

Nov 13, 2021
by Kenna Watson, PA-S, Wingate University Wingate’s main campus, the Levine College of Health Sciences. Wingate University’s PA program began in 2008. The first year of the 27-month program is […]

2021 PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

November 13, 2021 by Kat

by Kenna Watson, PA-S, Wingate University Wingate’s main campus, the Levine College of Health Sciences. Wingate University’s PA program began in 2008. The first year of the 27-month program is […]

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Duke and Campbell University Seeking Fellows

Oct 19, 2021
  Campbell University Primary Care Champions Fellowship Campbell University is recruiting for its Primary Care Champions fellowship. This year-long distance-based program, designed for full-time clinicians, trains physicians and primary care […]

Duke and Campbell University Seeking Fellows

October 19, 2021 by Kat

  Campbell University Primary Care Champions Fellowship Campbell University is recruiting for its Primary Care Champions fellowship. This year-long distance-based program, designed for full-time clinicians, trains physicians and primary care […]

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