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PA Brett Curtis on Being a Reservist in the NDMS

Dec 3, 2024
“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 Hurricane Helene, emerging from the images of its destruction and devastation in Western North Carolina, were stories of heroes and community members coming together as […]

PA Brett Curtis on Being a Reservist in the NDMS

by Pauline Bulala

“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 Hurricane Helene, emerging from the images of its destruction and devastation in Western North Carolina, were stories of heroes and community members coming together as […]

How to Support PAs, Patients, and Communities this Giving Tuesday

Dec 2, 2024
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. The Joyce Nichols Memorial Community Grant is one of many philanthropic resources offered through the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates Endowment. The grant is designed to foster knowledge […]

How to Support PAs, Patients, and Communities this Giving Tuesday

by Pauline Bulala

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. The Joyce Nichols Memorial Community Grant is one of many philanthropic resources offered through the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates Endowment. The grant is designed to foster knowledge […]

NC Medical Board Waives Supervision for WNC

Oct 23, 2024
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 Governor’s Executive Order encouraging regulatory bodies to provide additional flexibility to expand the healthcare workforce, the NCMB has suspended supervision requirements for PAs working and […]

NC Medical Board Waives Supervision for WNC

by Pauline Bulala

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 Governor’s Executive Order encouraging regulatory bodies to provide additional flexibility to expand the healthcare workforce, the NCMB has suspended supervision requirements for PAs working and […]

PA Leaders Roundtable Event

Oct 9, 2024
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 hour and scavenger hunt to break the ice and help them get to know their fellow PA leaders. Activities for the day included learning about […]

PA Leaders Roundtable Event

by Pauline Bulala

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 hour and scavenger hunt to break the ice and help them get to know their fellow PA leaders. Activities for the day included learning about […]

The 2024 PA of the Year…

Oct 9, 2024
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 are so excited to announce that the 2024 PA of the Year is… Emily Epling, MA, PA-C PA Epling has been a PA for 30 years. […]

The 2024 PA of the Year…

by Pauline Bulala

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 are so excited to announce that the 2024 PA of the Year is… Emily Epling, MA, PA-C PA Epling has been a PA for 30 years. […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with PA Claudia Mendoza

Oct 9, 2024
Working with the Latino population was what motivated me to become a medical professional. I saw from an early age that, especially in the medical field, bilingual providers and translators were very limited. -Claudia Mendoza, PA-C For National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15th), the NCAPA celebrates the contributions and dedication of PAs […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with PA Claudia Mendoza

by Pauline Bulala

Working with the Latino population was what motivated me to become a medical professional. I saw from an early age that, especially in the medical field, bilingual providers and translators were very limited. -Claudia Mendoza, PA-C For National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15th), the NCAPA celebrates the contributions and dedication of PAs […]

Supporting Western North Carolina

Oct 3, 2024
It is difficult to believe the images that we are seeing of the North Carolina Mountains and the surrounding areas. The level of destruction is staggering, and the recovery efforts have only begun. Some of our members are still without power, internet, and other supplies, and we are keeping them in our hearts and prayers. […]

Supporting Western North Carolina

by Emily Adams

It is difficult to believe the images that we are seeing of the North Carolina Mountains and the surrounding areas. The level of destruction is staggering, and the recovery efforts have only begun. Some of our members are still without power, internet, and other supplies, and we are keeping them in our hearts and prayers. […]

Recapping the AAPA LAS 2024

Sep 25, 2024
Written by Joshua Penninger, PA-C and Lindsey Ahearn, PA-S Last week, NCAPA members traveled to Washington, DC to attend AAPA’s Leadership & Advocacy Summit. This year, the conference hosted 178 PAs and PA Students with 36 different states represented and 104 first-time attendees.  The conference started with advocacy training, followed by attendees heading to Capitol […]

Recapping the AAPA LAS 2024

by Pauline Bulala

Written by Joshua Penninger, PA-C and Lindsey Ahearn, PA-S Last week, NCAPA members traveled to Washington, DC to attend AAPA’s Leadership & Advocacy Summit. This year, the conference hosted 178 PAs and PA Students with 36 different states represented and 104 first-time attendees.  The conference started with advocacy training, followed by attendees heading to Capitol […]

PA Julie Romeis: From Veterinary Medicine to Psychiatry

Sep 23, 2024
The NCAPA had the honor of sitting down with NC Academy of PAs (NCAPA) Member, psychiatry physician assistant (PA), and recent Summer Conference Speaker, Julie A. Romeis, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry. Dr. Romeis, a board-certified PA and a graduate of the PA program at the University of Lynchburg, is also a graduate of Lynchburg’s Doctor of […]

PA Julie Romeis: From Veterinary Medicine to Psychiatry

by Pauline Bulala

The NCAPA had the honor of sitting down with NC Academy of PAs (NCAPA) Member, psychiatry physician assistant (PA), and recent Summer Conference Speaker, Julie A. Romeis, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry. Dr. Romeis, a board-certified PA and a graduate of the PA program at the University of Lynchburg, is also a graduate of Lynchburg’s Doctor of […]

Celebrating World Marrow Donor Day with Caroline Purdy

Sep 18, 2024
Did you know? World Marrow Donor Day is September 21st, 2024, and celebrates those that say “yes” to joining the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry, to donating blood stem cells, and raising funds and awareness of the program.   NCAPA had the honor of speaking with a marrow donor, close to home and close […]

Celebrating World Marrow Donor Day with Caroline Purdy

by Pauline Bulala

Did you know? World Marrow Donor Day is September 21st, 2024, and celebrates those that say “yes” to joining the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry, to donating blood stem cells, and raising funds and awareness of the program.   NCAPA had the honor of speaking with a marrow donor, close to home and close […]

NCAPA’s 2024 Summer Conference

Aug 27, 2024
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 discuss innovative topics, hone their skills with hands-on workshops, and earn high-quality CME. Sunday Night Reception Situated right on the Myrtle Beach shore, in-person attendees […]

NCAPA’s 2024 Summer Conference

by Pauline Bulala

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 discuss innovative topics, hone their skills with hands-on workshops, and earn high-quality CME. Sunday Night Reception Situated right on the Myrtle Beach shore, in-person attendees […]

PA Toni Jackson: Moving to North Carolina for PA Practice

Aug 14, 2024
“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 learn not only medicine, but how to be a good human that takes great care of other humans.” -Toni Jackson, MMS, PA-C The NCAPA sat […]

PA Toni Jackson: Moving to North Carolina for PA Practice

by Pauline Bulala

“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 learn not only medicine, but how to be a good human that takes great care of other humans.” -Toni Jackson, MMS, PA-C The NCAPA sat […]

Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C

PA Lavette Shirley Elee: Author and Nonprofit Founder

Jul 16, 2024
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 is profound, and the NCAPA is excited to be spotlighting her accomplishments in July’s edition of “I am NCAPA” Member Highlights.   Professor Elee currently […]

PA Lavette Shirley Elee: Author and Nonprofit Founder

by Pauline Bulala

Lavette Shirley Elee DScPAS, PA-C

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 is profound, and the NCAPA is excited to be spotlighting her accomplishments in July’s edition of “I am NCAPA” Member Highlights.   Professor Elee currently […]

How Getting Involved in State Academies Led PA Trey Boyd to NCAPA

Jul 1, 2024
“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’ of healthcare, especially in North Carolina.”  – Trey Boyd, DMSc, MSM, PA-C With his avid involvement in many different state academies, healthcare organizations, free clinics, […]

How Getting Involved in State Academies Led PA Trey Boyd to NCAPA

by Pauline Bulala

“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’ of healthcare, especially in North Carolina.”  – Trey Boyd, DMSc, MSM, PA-C With his avid involvement in many different state academies, healthcare organizations, free clinics, […]

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Spotlight on NCAPA Employer Group Relationships

Jul 1, 2024
“As we continue our journey as a ‘Best Place to Care,’ opportunities like these illustrate our commitment to a work environment where APPs can flourish personally, clinically, and professionally,” states PA Bridges. The NCAPA Employer Group Relationship benefit makes it quick and convenient for organizations and employers to purchase memberships for all employed PAs at […]

Spotlight on NCAPA Employer Group Relationships

by Pauline Bulala

Woman in White Medical Scrub

“As we continue our journey as a ‘Best Place to Care,’ opportunities like these illustrate our commitment to a work environment where APPs can flourish personally, clinically, and professionally,” states PA Bridges. The NCAPA Employer Group Relationship benefit makes it quick and convenient for organizations and employers to purchase memberships for all employed PAs at […]

Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC

Jun 19, 2024
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 PA students traveling to Raleigh, NC from across the state. The goal? To not only spread awareness and recognition of the PA profession, but to […]

Annual Advocacy Day in Raleigh, NC

by Pauline Bulala

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 PA students traveling to Raleigh, NC from across the state. The goal? To not only spread awareness and recognition of the PA profession, but to […]

PA Students Leading Legislative Visits

Jun 18, 2024
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 been inviting North Carolina Representatives, Senators, and candidates to tour their PA program facilities and classrooms, while engaging in robust discussions about the PA profession. […]

PA Students Leading Legislative Visits

by Pauline Bulala

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 been inviting North Carolina Representatives, Senators, and candidates to tour their PA program facilities and classrooms, while engaging in robust discussions about the PA profession. […]

PA Alex Leng on the Power of Social Media and PA Mentors

May 28, 2024
“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 with you on core experiences that you share. That level of trust carries them through their entire patient experience.” -Alex Leng, PA-C For May’s monthly […]

PA Alex Leng on the Power of Social Media and PA Mentors

by Pauline Bulala

“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 with you on core experiences that you share. That level of trust carries them through their entire patient experience.” -Alex Leng, PA-C For May’s monthly […]

PA Shay Shaw: “Never Too Late to Lead the Life You Lead”

May 28, 2024
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 who graduated PA school at 44, married with two children – it is never too late. If you are not leading the life you want […]

PA Shay Shaw: “Never Too Late to Lead the Life You Lead”

by Pauline Bulala

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 who graduated PA school at 44, married with two children – it is never too late. If you are not leading the life you want […]

Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness, with Jennifer Holley, PA-C

Apr 24, 2024
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, PA-C Face-to-Face with Workplace Violence The NCAPA recently interviewed member and Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs President, Jennifer Holley, PA-C, on her harrowing experience […]

Workplace Violence Prevention and Awareness, with Jennifer Holley, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

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, PA-C Face-to-Face with Workplace Violence The NCAPA recently interviewed member and Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs President, Jennifer Holley, PA-C, on her harrowing experience […]

Getting to Know PA Emily Epling, NCAPA Vice President

Apr 23, 2024
“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 like, I love helping people live their best lives.” -Emily Epling, MA, PA-C For the April #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the NCAPA is spotlighting the new […]

Getting to Know PA Emily Epling, NCAPA Vice President

by Pauline Bulala

“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 like, I love helping people live their best lives.” -Emily Epling, MA, PA-C For the April #IamNCAPA Member Highlight, the NCAPA is spotlighting the new […]

The 2024 HBCU Pre-PA Fair

Apr 10, 2024
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 to Durham, where the day was full of intentional learning about the profession, eye-opening discussions with practicing PAs and PA students, and meaningful connections with […]

The 2024 HBCU Pre-PA Fair

by Pauline Bulala

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 to Durham, where the day was full of intentional learning about the profession, eye-opening discussions with practicing PAs and PA students, and meaningful connections with […]

PA Savannah Junkins, from NHSC Scholar to Integrated Behavioral Health

Mar 26, 2024
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 in Pittsburgh, Junkins has been a PA for over thirteen years. She is currently the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Freedom Hill Community Health […]

PA Savannah Junkins, from NHSC Scholar to Integrated Behavioral Health

by Pauline Bulala

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 in Pittsburgh, Junkins has been a PA for over thirteen years. She is currently the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Freedom Hill Community Health […]

Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)

Mar 25, 2024
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 spotlighting their goals and events. This month, we are highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)! As stated by TAPA President, Hayley Knostman, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, […]

Highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)

by Pauline Bulala

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 spotlighting their goals and events. This month, we are highlighting the Triangle Area Physician Assistants (TAPA)! As stated by TAPA President, Hayley Knostman, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, […]

In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C

Feb 14, 2024
“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 stop dancing!” Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA “Some people just make the world a better place! Mufiyda was one of those people. I first met […]

In Memoriam – Mufiyda Abraham, MPAS, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

“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 stop dancing!” Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA “Some people just make the world a better place! Mufiyda was one of those people. I first met […]

PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo

Feb 7, 2024
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 (NCAPA) is interviewing current NCAPA members who are running for office, and this week, the NCAPA had the opportunity to talk with Mark Hollo. Hollo […]

PA Candidate Spotlight | Mark Hollo

by Pauline Bulala

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 (NCAPA) is interviewing current NCAPA members who are running for office, and this week, the NCAPA had the opportunity to talk with Mark Hollo. Hollo […]

Trailblazer Scholarship | Gabrielle Aiden, Duke University PA Program

Feb 5, 2024
“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 understanding the system of medicine, I can better advocate for my future patients and their medical needs. Diversifying the PA profession will help improve the […]

Trailblazer Scholarship | Gabrielle Aiden, Duke University PA Program

by Pauline Bulala

“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 understanding the system of medicine, I can better advocate for my future patients and their medical needs. Diversifying the PA profession will help improve the […]

PA Ziad El Tannir, NHSC Scholar to FQHC Provider & Clinical Informaticist

Jan 17, 2024
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 Program, and is currently practicing in Family Medicine. He was also a participant of Wake Forest’s Emerging Leaders Program, a three-year program consisting of earning […]

PA Ziad El Tannir, NHSC Scholar to FQHC Provider & Clinical Informaticist

by Pauline Bulala

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 Program, and is currently practicing in Family Medicine. He was also a participant of Wake Forest’s Emerging Leaders Program, a three-year program consisting of earning […]

PA Julie Niemi’s Journey from Student Membership to Professional PA Member

Dec 18, 2023
For the last edition of #IamNCAPA Member Highlights for 2023, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, BC-ADM. With her role as a board-certified PA in Advanced Diabetes Management, PA Niemi also teaches quarterly diabetes education classes at the community health center […]

PA Julie Niemi’s Journey from Student Membership to Professional PA Member

by Pauline Bulala

For the last edition of #IamNCAPA Member Highlights for 2023, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) spoke with Family Medicine PA, Julia Niemi, DHSc, MSPH, PA-C, CHES, CPH, BC-ADM. With her role as a board-certified PA in Advanced Diabetes Management, PA Niemi also teaches quarterly diabetes education classes at the community health center […]

Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President, Ercell Tate

Nov 14, 2023
In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, and proud veteran. The NCAPA had the honor of reflecting with PA Tate, who was the third president of the organization, on his early years […]

Veterans Day Spotlight and an NCAPA Past President, Ercell Tate

by Pauline Bulala

In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) recently spoke with Ercell Tate, PA-C, who is a Wake Forest PA Program graduate, NCAPA past president, and proud veteran. The NCAPA had the honor of reflecting with PA Tate, who was the third president of the organization, on his early years […]

Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)

Nov 6, 2023
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 are highlighting one Regional Chapter, spotlight their goals and events, as well as highlight a specific member/members from that chapter. This month, we are highlighting […]

Highlighting the Central Coastal Plains Association of PAs (CCPAPA)

by Pauline Bulala

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 are highlighting one Regional Chapter, spotlight their goals and events, as well as highlight a specific member/members from that chapter. This month, we are highlighting […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA

Oct 12, 2023
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 career, from being a Pre-PA, to PA student, to Early Career PA, to having been a practicing PA for over 20 years – and everything in […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Ginger Sims, PA-C, DFAAPA

by Pauline Bulala

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 career, from being a Pre-PA, to PA student, to Early Career PA, to having been a practicing PA for over 20 years – and everything in […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C

Oct 11, 2023
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 career, from being a Pre-PA, to PA student, to Early Career PA, to having been a practicing PA for over 20 years – […]

PAs Go Beyond at Every Stage: Christopher Norman, MS, MBA, PA-C

by Pauline Bulala

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 career, from being a Pre-PA, to PA student, to Early Career PA, to having been a practicing PA for over 20 years – […]

Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!

Oct 11, 2023
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. We are so excited to announce that the 2023 NC PA of the Year is Christopher Craig, PA-C! PA Craig started his long career of […]

Christopher Craig, PA-C is the 2023 North Carolina PA of the Year!

by Pauline Bulala

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. We are so excited to announce that the 2023 NC PA of the Year is Christopher Craig, PA-C! PA Craig started his long career of […]

In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Oct 11, 2023
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 Sports Medicine from UNC Chapel Hill, his Master’s in PA Studies from Wake Forest University, his MBA from UNC Pembroke, and his DMSc degree from […]

In Memoriam – Ryan O’Hara, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, CAQ-EM

by Pauline Bulala

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 Sports Medicine from UNC Chapel Hill, his Master’s in PA Studies from Wake Forest University, his MBA from UNC Pembroke, and his DMSc degree from […]