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2021 NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

Oct 14, 2021
by Sara Walsh, PA-S, Methodist University Methodist University opened in 1960 as a private college in Fayetteville, NC, and established the PA Program in 1996 as the third PA program […]

2021 NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

October 14, 2021 by Kat

by Sara Walsh, PA-S, Methodist University Methodist University opened in 1960 as a private college in Fayetteville, NC, and established the PA Program in 1996 as the third PA program […]

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The 2021 PA Week PAC Challenge

Oct 13, 2021
The NCAPA PAC held the Annual PAC Challenge during PA Week, from October 6th – 12th, 2021. This year, the length of the campaign was extended to seven days with […]

The 2021 PA Week PAC Challenge

October 13, 2021 by Kat

The NCAPA PAC held the Annual PAC Challenge during PA Week, from October 6th – 12th, 2021. This year, the length of the campaign was extended to seven days with […]

Filed Under: News

2021 NCAPA PA of the Year | Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C

Oct 5, 2021
NCAPA is proud to announce that H. Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, has been named the 2021 NCAPA PA of the Year! Truett is a native North Carolinian, born in […]

2021 NCAPA PA of the Year | Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C

October 5, 2021 by Kat

NCAPA is proud to announce that H. Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, has been named the 2021 NCAPA PA of the Year! Truett is a native North Carolinian, born in […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C

Sep 16, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Duke University. Jacqueline grew […]

Leading the Way | Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C

September 16, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Duke University. Jacqueline grew […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2021 NC PA Program Highlight | Elon University

Sep 9, 2021
by Morgan Darrow, PA-S, Elon University Elon University’s 24-month, full-time Masters in Physician Assistant Studies program prepares graduates to think critically and act skillfully to meet expanding health care needs […]

2021 NC PA Program Highlight | Elon University

September 9, 2021 by Kat

by Morgan Darrow, PA-S, Elon University Elon University’s 24-month, full-time Masters in Physician Assistant Studies program prepares graduates to think critically and act skillfully to meet expanding health care needs […]

Filed Under: News

2021 NC PA Program Update | High Point University

Aug 12, 2021
By Miranda Weavil, PA-S, Class of 2022 NCAPA Student Representative, High Point University  Congdon Hall High Point University’s PA program was founded under the leadership of Linda Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | High Point University

August 12, 2021 by Kat

By Miranda Weavil, PA-S, Class of 2022 NCAPA Student Representative, High Point University  Congdon Hall High Point University’s PA program was founded under the leadership of Linda Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C […]

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Leading the Way | Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus

Aug 10, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Campbell University. She […]

Leading the Way | Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus

August 10, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Betty Lynne Johnson, MEd, PA-C Emeritus, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Campbell University. She […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Leading the Way | Christina Perry, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C

Jul 19, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Christina Perry, DHSc., MPAS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Methodist University. She […]

Leading the Way | Christina Perry, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C

July 19, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Christina Perry, DHSc., MPAS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Methodist University. She […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2021 NC PA Program Update | East Carolina University

Jul 13, 2021
by Zana Devlin, PA-S, ECU ECU’s Allied Health Campus East Carolina University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies, accredited over 20 years ago, is one of only two public PA programs […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | East Carolina University

July 13, 2021 by Kat

by Zana Devlin, PA-S, ECU ECU’s Allied Health Campus East Carolina University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies, accredited over 20 years ago, is one of only two public PA programs […]

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2021 NC PA Program Update | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Jun 14, 2021
by Elise Kidder, PA-S, UNC-Chapel Hill The second year students partook in a Public Health Elective where they learned about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COVID 19. […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

June 14, 2021 by Kat

by Elise Kidder, PA-S, UNC-Chapel Hill The second year students partook in a Public Health Elective where they learned about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COVID 19. […]

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Leading the Way | Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C

Jun 8, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C, is the Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Elon University. A native of […]

Leading the Way | Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C

June 8, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Kim Stokes, DMSc, PA-C, is the Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Elon University. A native of […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2021 NC PA Program Update | Wake Forest University

May 12, 2021
By Savannah Fusaro, PA-S, Wake Forest University   The Wake Forest PA Program was established in 1969 and is currently ranked #7 in the country. The curriculum features a unique […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | Wake Forest University

May 12, 2021 by Kat

By Savannah Fusaro, PA-S, Wake Forest University   The Wake Forest PA Program was established in 1969 and is currently ranked #7 in the country. The curriculum features a unique […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C

May 6, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C, is the Chair & Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at High […]

Leading the Way | James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C

May 6, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. James Johnson, III, DMSc, PA-C, is the Chair & Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program at High […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Scam Alert | Callers Posing as NCMB

Apr 15, 2021
We recently received notice from one of our members regarding a scam perpetrated by someone posing as the NC Medical Board. We wanted to share his story below: Fellow PAs, […]

Scam Alert | Callers Posing as NCMB

April 15, 2021 by Kat

We recently received notice from one of our members regarding a scam perpetrated by someone posing as the NC Medical Board. We wanted to share his story below: Fellow PAs, […]

Filed Under: News

2021 NC PA Program Update | Campbell University

Apr 14, 2021
by Rita Fontaine, PA-S1, NCAPA Student Representative, Campbell University In 2011, Campbell University added the Masters of Physician Assistant Practice to their already robust list of Health Sciences programs. With […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | Campbell University

April 14, 2021 by Kat

by Rita Fontaine, PA-S1, NCAPA Student Representative, Campbell University In 2011, Campbell University added the Masters of Physician Assistant Practice to their already robust list of Health Sciences programs. With […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C

Apr 8, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of […]

Leading the Way | Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C

April 8, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Alan Gindoff, DHSc, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2021 NC PA Program Update | Duke University

Mar 11, 2021
by Claire Tucker, PA-S, Duke University The birthplace of the PA profession, the Duke University Physician Assistant Program began in 1965 under the leadership of Dr. Eugene Stead. Today, the […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | Duke University

March 11, 2021 by Kat

by Claire Tucker, PA-S, Duke University The birthplace of the PA profession, the Duke University Physician Assistant Program began in 1965 under the leadership of Dr. Eugene Stead. Today, the […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Mar 9, 2021
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Program Director of the Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant Studies program. The daughter of […]

Leading the Way | Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

March 9, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education. Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, is the Program Director of the Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant Studies program. The daughter of […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2021 NC PA Program Update | Gardner-Webb University

Feb 12, 2021
by Kaitlin Wilson, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University The Gardner-Webb University PA Studies Program is a 28-month master’s program with 16 months in the didactic phase (classroom, small groups, and lab) followed […]

2021 NC PA Program Update | Gardner-Webb University

February 12, 2021 by Kat

by Kaitlin Wilson, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University The Gardner-Webb University PA Studies Program is a 28-month master’s program with 16 months in the didactic phase (classroom, small groups, and lab) followed […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS

Feb 9, 2021
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS, is the Program Director at the Wake Forest School of Medicine PA […]

Leading the Way | Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS

February 9, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Brian Peacock, PA-C, MMS, is the Program Director at the Wake Forest School of Medicine PA […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

PAPA Announces 2021 Board of Directors

Jan 28, 2021
The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) is pleased to announce the following PAs have been elected to serve on its Board of Directors during 2021: President: John Cain Vice […]

PAPA Announces 2021 Board of Directors

January 28, 2021 by Kat

The Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) is pleased to announce the following PAs have been elected to serve on its Board of Directors during 2021: President: John Cain Vice […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Seeking House of Delegates Nominations

Jan 19, 2021
by NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2022 and 2023 House of Delegates […]

NCAPA Seeking House of Delegates Nominations

January 19, 2021 by Kat

by NCAPA Nominating Committee Nominations are now open for candidates seeking to be the NCAPA representatives to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2022 and 2023 House of Delegates […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Aleece Fosnight

Jan 12, 2021
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSCS, CSE, NCMP was born in Medina, Ohio. Her family moved to […]

Leading the Way | Aleece Fosnight

January 12, 2021 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSCS, CSE, NCMP was born in Medina, Ohio. Her family moved to […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2020 NC PA Program Update | Wingate University

Dec 10, 2020
by Caity Serva, PA-S, Wingate University Wingate University is located in the town of Wingate, North Carolina, and has a satellite campus in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Hendersonville campus uses […]

2020 NC PA Program Update | Wingate University

December 10, 2020 by Kat

by Caity Serva, PA-S, Wingate University Wingate University is located in the town of Wingate, North Carolina, and has a satellite campus in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Hendersonville campus uses […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Katharine Kovacs, PA-C

Dec 9, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Katharine Kovacs was born and raised in Connecticut, moving to Pennsylvania during her senior year in […]

Leading the Way | Katharine Kovacs, PA-C

December 9, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Katharine Kovacs was born and raised in Connecticut, moving to Pennsylvania during her senior year in […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

4th Annual PAPA Fights Hunger Initiative a Great Success

Dec 8, 2020
Through generous online and cash donations from members of the Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA), and in collaboration with food drives held by the PA Programs at Wake Forest […]

4th Annual PAPA Fights Hunger Initiative a Great Success

December 8, 2020 by Kat

Through generous online and cash donations from members of the Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA), and in collaboration with food drives held by the PA Programs at Wake Forest […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Paul Hendrix, PA-C

Nov 11, 2020
by Joshua Smith, PA-C, NCAPA Continuing Education Committee Chair This year, after over 40 years of service to NCAPA, Paul Hendrix has announced his decision to retire from his role […]

Leading the Way | Paul Hendrix, PA-C

November 11, 2020 by Kat

by Joshua Smith, PA-C, NCAPA Continuing Education Committee Chair This year, after over 40 years of service to NCAPA, Paul Hendrix has announced his decision to retire from his role […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

2020 NC PA Program Update | Methodist University

Oct 29, 2020
by Eric Rutland, PA-S, Methodist University Methodist University Physician Assistant Program | https://youtu.be/RqN2KuNbXmU Program History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) was established in 1996 as a Bachelor of […]

2020 NC PA Program Update | Methodist University

October 29, 2020 by Kat

by Eric Rutland, PA-S, Methodist University Methodist University Physician Assistant Program | https://youtu.be/RqN2KuNbXmU Program History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) was established in 1996 as a Bachelor of […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

All NC PAs are the NCAPA 2020 PA of the Year!

Oct 21, 2020
As we all are well aware, 2020 will go down in the record books as an extraordinary year. A year filled with unforeseen challenges as well as many opportunities to […]

All NC PAs are the NCAPA 2020 PA of the Year!

October 21, 2020 by Kat

As we all are well aware, 2020 will go down in the record books as an extraordinary year. A year filled with unforeseen challenges as well as many opportunities to […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Mia McDonald, PA-C

Oct 13, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Mia McDonald, PA-C, is originally from Ona, West Virginia. She attended undergrad at Marshall University in […]

Leading the Way | Mia McDonald, PA-C

October 13, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Mia McDonald, PA-C, is originally from Ona, West Virginia. She attended undergrad at Marshall University in […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

My Meeting with Senator Krawiec – Time Well Spent

Oct 7, 2020
by Samantha Rogers, PA-C I had been saying that I would meet “sometime” with one of the legislators in my district. That time finally arrived a couple of weeks ago, […]

My Meeting with Senator Krawiec – Time Well Spent

October 7, 2020 by Kat

by Samantha Rogers, PA-C I had been saying that I would meet “sometime” with one of the legislators in my district. That time finally arrived a couple of weeks ago, […]

Filed Under: News

NCAPA Endowment 2020 Student Grant Winners

Oct 1, 2020
Each year, the NCAPA Endowment awards a scholarship to one student from each PA program in North Carolina. The 2020 recipients are: Hannah Eason, PA-S, Campbell University Hannah Lee, PA-S, […]

NCAPA Endowment 2020 Student Grant Winners

October 1, 2020 by Kat

Each year, the NCAPA Endowment awards a scholarship to one student from each PA program in North Carolina. The 2020 recipients are: Hannah Eason, PA-S, Campbell University Hannah Lee, PA-S, […]

Filed Under: News

Wellness Wednesday | Practice Gratitude and Self-Compassion

Sep 16, 2020
There have been many stressors as a result of COVID-19 and the NCAPA Health Committee is dedicated to providing support and resources. To that end, NCAPA will be launching Wellness […]

Wellness Wednesday | Practice Gratitude and Self-Compassion

September 16, 2020 by Kat

There have been many stressors as a result of COVID-19 and the NCAPA Health Committee is dedicated to providing support and resources. To that end, NCAPA will be launching Wellness […]

Filed Under: News

Leading the Way | Ryan O’Hara, PA-C

Sep 10, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Ryan O’Hara, PA-C, is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Asheboro, NC, and […]

Leading the Way | Ryan O’Hara, PA-C

September 10, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Ryan O’Hara, PA-C, is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Asheboro, NC, and […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Leading the Way | Shelda Amilcka, PA-C

Aug 10, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Shelda Amilcka, PA-C, was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For undergrad, she attended the […]

Leading the Way | Shelda Amilcka, PA-C

August 10, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Shelda Amilcka, PA-C, was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For undergrad, she attended the […]

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Leading the Way | Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C

Jul 13, 2020
North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to […]

Leading the Way | Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C

July 13, 2020 by Kat

North Carolina PAs dedicated to patient health while leading the way for the profession. Claire Simmons-Valenzuela, PA-C, was born in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2008 to […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

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