NCAPA
North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates
As we continue celebrating 50 years of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates, we turn our focus to the members who have helped shape the profession through leadership, service, […]
As we continue celebrating 50 years of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates, we turn our focus to the members who helped shape the profession through their work, leadership, […]
As we celebrate 50 years of the North Carolina Academy of PAs, we’re starting at the beginning. The Focus on Fifty series is about more than milestones, it’s about understanding […]
Veronica Marciano, DMSc, PA-C, has built her career around a simple but powerful idea, preparing PAs not just to practice medicine, but to serve communities well. Now, as Program Director […]
Peter Kalogerinis, DMSc, PA-C, has spent over a decade building a career defined by adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to meeting unmet patient needs. After earning his undergraduate degree in […]
For much of her early career, Jessica Newman, PA-C, DipACLM believed good medicine meant clear boundaries between work and home, clinician and community. She focused on providing high-quality care within […]
When Nicole Miller first stepped into Family Care Center as a high school student, she didn’t expect to meet Jeff Katz, PA-C, DFAAPA, the mentor who would eventually shape her […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to clarity and alignment with the evolving healthcare landscape, we’re announcing a name change for our organization. This update reflects broader developments within our […]
CPT Justin Francis, PA-C is an NCAPA Member who has spearheaded the recently formed NCAPA Regional Chapter, Liberty-Sandhills Association of PAs (L-SAPA). An Army physician assistant (PA) stationed at Fort […]
Educator, leader, and breast-cancer survivor shaping the next generation of PAs As the Founding Program Director at South University, Chileatha Wynn has dedicated her career to advancing PA education and […]
Dedicated clinician, military leader, and advocate for mental health care As the owner of Making Waves Mental Health, PLLC in Wilmington, North Carolina, board-certified physician assistant and Captain in the […]
This year, the NCAPA Membership and Marketing Committee received a number of submissions and the committee conducted a thorough review of the nominations for this year’s group of very deserving PAs. We […]
Golfran Rivera brings a unique blend of military service and primary care expertise to his work as a family medicine provider and clinic owner. A former U.S. Army Psychological Operations […]
Meet Brittany Macon-Davis, DMSc, MHS, PA-C – mother, clinician, lover of science, and a leader in the PA education space. A member of the NCAPA Nominating Committee, Brittany is also […]
Gina Mauldin, PA-C is an NCAPA Member and upcoming NCAPA Summer Conference speaker who specializes in sleep medicine. She received her Master of Health Sciences degree from the Duke University […]
Elon University’s PA Program began in January 2013 and has grown tremendously in the past 12 years. Each cohort consists of 38 students with diverse backgrounds and experiences and is […]
Pauline Bulala is the NCAPA Marketing and Communications Coordinator and is leaving NCAPA to begin PA school at Campbell University next month. As a pre-PA in this role, she shares […]
NCAPA Member Robin Hunter-Buskey, DHSc, CPHP, CCHP, CDCES, PA-C, Captain USPHS has been driven by the pursuit of service to others her whole life. A New York native, she is […]
Introduction The Methodist University Master of Medical Science PA program in Fayetteville began in 1996 as the third PA program in North Carolina. Methodist gained full accreditation through the Southern […]
“As a Pre-PA, we work really hard. It’s okay to mess up, not everyone is perfect. Just know that there is basis to your achievements.” -Lesley Chao An NCAPA Pre-PA […]
In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the NCAPA is spotlighting Marisa Isbell, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH, NCAPA Member and psychiatric physician assistant (PA) who owns her own mental health […]
There are several patients that I’ve been fortunate enough to foster deep connections with. That’s what keeps me coming back to my job everyday – helping people get through some […]
The North Carolina Academy of PAs (NCAPA) hosted the third annual HBCU Pre-PA Fair on Saturday, April 12th, at the Stead Center. Pre-PA students from North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) traveled […]
The South College of Asheville launched their PA program in 2023, established with a goal of creating quality healthcare professionals to serve in urban and rural underserved communities. It is […]
On Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, over 200 practicing PAs and PA students traveled across North Carolina to advocate for enhanced PA practice laws in Raleigh. The largest PA Day at […]
“The more our voices are heard, the more people are aware of PAs and what we can bring to the table.” -Allen Stephens, PA-C The NC Academy of PAs recently […]
The East Carolina University Department of Physician Assistant Studies was founded early on in the history of the PA profession, opening its doors to students in 1966. Insightful and intentional […]
FOUR MONTHS AFTER HURRICANE HELENE made landfall in Western North Carolina, Joshua Newton, PA-C still remembers the feeling of being, “shellshocked.” As a PA and family medicine practice owner, his […]
Being both in the military for fourteen years and practicing medicine is “an honor to be trusted to do both,” described Wake Forest PA graduate, Major Makeda Tiye Young, PA-C. […]
NCAPA recently sat down with Martha “Marty” Nelson, MHS, PA-C, who serves a unique role as a physician assistant (PA). In addition to practicing at Duke University’s Healthy Lifestyles clinic […]
On behalf of the NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) 2026 and 2027 […]
Thank you to our members, leaders, volunteers, and supporters for an impactful year. As we look forward to the new year, we take a look back at some highlights of […]
“I was blown away by the camaraderie of just random people in the community helping each other. These people’s lives were changed irreparably.” –Brett Curtis, PA-C In the wake of […]
Giving Tuesday is celebrated today, December 3, 2024. Give back this #GivingTuesday and support PA student scholarships, community-based projects driven by PAs, PA students, and changemakers, and so much more. […]
NCAPA has been identifying PA needs and barriers to providing patient care in Western NC and communicating this information to the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB). In response to the […]
On October 8, 2024, the NCAPA hosted a convening of PA leaders from across the state at the Stead Center in Durham. The participants started the morning with a coffee […]
