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2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Anna LeViere, Campbell University

Feb 4, 2020
The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Anna LeViere as the recipient of the 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Campbell University. Anna earned her baccalaureate degree in International Studies/Global Health and Chemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill. She attained academic accolades while also volunteering in a variety of areas, including high school student counseling, foreign service trips, […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Anna LeViere, Campbell University

February 4, 2020 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Anna LeViere as the recipient of the 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Campbell University. Anna earned her baccalaureate degree in International Studies/Global Health and Chemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill. She attained academic accolades while also volunteering in a variety of areas, including high school student counseling, foreign service trips, […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Erin Diggs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 28, 2020
Congratulations to Erin Diggs as the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Erin earned a Nutrition Science degree from NC State University and worked in multiple health fields prior to PA school. She also volunteered with the Special Olympics, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and the Miracle League, while also […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Erin Diggs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 28, 2020 by Kat

Congratulations to Erin Diggs as the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Erin earned a Nutrition Science degree from NC State University and worked in multiple health fields prior to PA school. She also volunteered with the Special Olympics, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and the Miracle League, while also […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

The Piedmont Association of PAs 2020 Board of Directors

Jan 23, 2020
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 2020: President: John Cain, PA-CVice President: Allie Thompson, PA-CTreasurer: Brandon Blank, PA-CSecretary: Carrie Merritt, PA-C Director at Large (2 Year Term Ending in 12/2021): Sunnie Flowers, PA-C These newly elected […]

The Piedmont Association of PAs 2020 Board of Directors

January 23, 2020 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 2020: President: John Cain, PA-CVice President: Allie Thompson, PA-CTreasurer: Brandon Blank, PA-CSecretary: Carrie Merritt, PA-C Director at Large (2 Year Term Ending in 12/2021): Sunnie Flowers, PA-C These newly elected […]

Filed Under: Elections, NCAPA Regional Chapters, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Geoff Jones, Wake Forest University

Jan 20, 2020
  Geoff Jones, PA student from Wake Forest School of Medicine, is the 2019 recipient of the Thomas Benjamin Houck NCAPA Endowment Student Grant. Geoff was a self-described “non-traditional” undergraduate student who developed a love of learning and a dedication to science and medicine as he completed, Summa Cum Laude, his BS degree in Biology […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Geoff Jones, Wake Forest University

January 20, 2020 by Kat

  Geoff Jones, PA student from Wake Forest School of Medicine, is the 2019 recipient of the Thomas Benjamin Houck NCAPA Endowment Student Grant. Geoff was a self-described “non-traditional” undergraduate student who developed a love of learning and a dedication to science and medicine as he completed, Summa Cum Laude, his BS degree in Biology […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2020 PA Program Update | Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 15, 2020
by Arien Stebbins, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne Lenoir-Rhyne PA Studies Class of 2021 After a refreshing winter break, Lenoir-Rhyne PA program classes resumed on January 13th. The program welcomed 36 new students beginning their first semester, comprising the class of 2022. The class of 2021 returned to finish their last semester of didactic courses as they eagerly […]

2020 PA Program Update | Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 15, 2020 by Kat

by Arien Stebbins, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne Lenoir-Rhyne PA Studies Class of 2021 After a refreshing winter break, Lenoir-Rhyne PA program classes resumed on January 13th. The program welcomed 36 new students beginning their first semester, comprising the class of 2022. The class of 2021 returned to finish their last semester of didactic courses as they eagerly […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacqueline Moreda, Gardner-Webb University

Jan 13, 2020
  Jacqueline Moreda is the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student at Gardner-Webb University. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Exercise Physiology and volunteered in multiple areas, including college student mentoring, leadership groups, and at local hospitals and care centers. She gained experience as a […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacqueline Moreda, Gardner-Webb University

January 13, 2020 by Kat

  Jacqueline Moreda is the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student at Gardner-Webb University. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Exercise Physiology and volunteered in multiple areas, including college student mentoring, leadership groups, and at local hospitals and care centers. She gained experience as a […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee Summit

Jan 9, 2020
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Friday, December 13, 2019, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee (OPDAAC) summit at NC State University. The theme of the winter summit was Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Harm Reduction in Jails. The […]

NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee Summit

January 9, 2020 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Friday, December 13, 2019, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee (OPDAAC) summit at NC State University. The theme of the winter summit was Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Harm Reduction in Jails. The […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, News, Opioids

Leading the Way | Brian J. Robinson, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Jan 6, 2020
With the beginning of the new year, NCAPA is highlighting new faces. Leadership is so important to the PA profession, so we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you to some great PA leaders among us, right here in North Carolina. And with that, our highlighted leader this month is Brian Robinson, MS, MPAS, […]

Leading the Way | Brian J. Robinson, MS, MPAS, PA-C

January 6, 2020 by Kat

With the beginning of the new year, NCAPA is highlighting new faces. Leadership is so important to the PA profession, so we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you to some great PA leaders among us, right here in North Carolina. And with that, our highlighted leader this month is Brian Robinson, MS, MPAS, […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, NCAPA News, NCAPA Regional Chapters, News, PA Profession

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Meredith Abernethy, Elon University

Jan 2, 2020
Congratulations to PA student Meredith Abernethy for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Elon University. Meredith attended NC State University, where she majored in Biological Sciences-Human Biology, and participated in various community service projects and the Pre-PA club. She participated in a medical service trip to Guatemala, which she describes as being a […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Meredith Abernethy, Elon University

January 2, 2020 by Kat

Congratulations to PA student Meredith Abernethy for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Elon University. Meredith attended NC State University, where she majored in Biological Sciences-Human Biology, and participated in various community service projects and the Pre-PA club. She participated in a medical service trip to Guatemala, which she describes as being a […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Michael Gorman-Smith, Wingate University

Dec 20, 2019
Michael Gorman-Smith is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with dual majors in Kinesiology and Biology, while also immersing himself in the campus Emergency Medical Service as an EMT. His volunteer service during PA school includes his role as […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Michael Gorman-Smith, Wingate University

December 20, 2019 by Kat

Michael Gorman-Smith is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with dual majors in Kinesiology and Biology, while also immersing himself in the campus Emergency Medical Service as an EMT. His volunteer service during PA school includes his role as […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 Recipient of Lanny Parker Memorial Fund | Mia McDonald, PA-C

Dec 19, 2019
by Mia McDonald, PA-C I was fortunate to attend the AAPA 2019 Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) in Alexandria, VA earlier this year thanks in part to the Lanny Parker Memorial Fund. Since 2004, the NCAPA Endowment’s Lanny Parker Memorial Fund has provided financial support for PA and PA students to attend events or initiatives […]

2019 Recipient of Lanny Parker Memorial Fund | Mia McDonald, PA-C

December 19, 2019 by Kat

by Mia McDonald, PA-C I was fortunate to attend the AAPA 2019 Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) in Alexandria, VA earlier this year thanks in part to the Lanny Parker Memorial Fund. Since 2004, the NCAPA Endowment’s Lanny Parker Memorial Fund has provided financial support for PA and PA students to attend events or initiatives […]

Filed Under: Awards, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Brenna McManus, UNC

Dec 17, 2019
Brenna McManus is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Brenna graduated with honors from UNC with a major in Biology and Global Studies and minor in Chemistry. She developed an interest in medicine and the PA profession while working at UNC Hospitals during her undergraduate […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Brenna McManus, UNC

December 17, 2019 by Kat

Brenna McManus is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Brenna graduated with honors from UNC with a major in Biology and Global Studies and minor in Chemistry. She developed an interest in medicine and the PA profession while working at UNC Hospitals during her undergraduate […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Victoria Sanchez, Methodist University

Dec 11, 2019
Congratulations to PA student Victoria Sanchez for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Methodist University. Prior to PA school, Victoria graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Biology and minor in Chemistry and Psychology. She expresses strong devotion to the life-long learning required for PAs and to health maintenance and wellness. Her career […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Victoria Sanchez, Methodist University

December 11, 2019 by Kat

Congratulations to PA student Victoria Sanchez for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Methodist University. Prior to PA school, Victoria graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Biology and minor in Chemistry and Psychology. She expresses strong devotion to the life-long learning required for PAs and to health maintenance and wellness. Her career […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

Reach Out and Read During Pediatric Checkups

Dec 9, 2019
by Veronica Acevedo, PA-C,Lincoln Community Health Center As a physician assistant, I, along with doctors and nurse practitioners, incorporate Reach Out and Read‘s evidence-based model into regular pediatric checkups, by advising parents about the importance of reading aloud, snuggling and making moments together. Reach Out and Read helps move primary care to a more comprehensive, […]

Reach Out and Read During Pediatric Checkups

December 9, 2019 by Kat

by Veronica Acevedo, PA-C,Lincoln Community Health Center As a physician assistant, I, along with doctors and nurse practitioners, incorporate Reach Out and Read‘s evidence-based model into regular pediatric checkups, by advising parents about the importance of reading aloud, snuggling and making moments together. Reach Out and Read helps move primary care to a more comprehensive, […]

Filed Under: News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Taylor Poe, ECU

Dec 4, 2019
The board of the NCAPA Endowment extends its congratulations to 2019 scholarship recipient Taylor Poe from the East Carolina University PA program. Taylor attended Virginia Tech, earning dual degrees in both Psychology and Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. As an undergraduate, she worked with recovery efforts for people who suffered adult and child trauma. In […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Taylor Poe, ECU

December 4, 2019 by Kat

The board of the NCAPA Endowment extends its congratulations to 2019 scholarship recipient Taylor Poe from the East Carolina University PA program. Taylor attended Virginia Tech, earning dual degrees in both Psychology and Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. As an undergraduate, she worked with recovery efforts for people who suffered adult and child trauma. In […]

Filed Under: News

I Am NCAPA | Morgan Dailey is Leading the Way!

Dec 2, 2019
As we head into 2020, our last I Am NCAPA member highlight of the year is on an individual that we feel certain will be leading the way to strengthening and growing the PA profession in North Carolina. Morgan Dailey is originally from Fayetteville, NC, and is currently a PA student at Campbell University. She […]

I Am NCAPA | Morgan Dailey is Leading the Way!

December 2, 2019 by Kat

As we head into 2020, our last I Am NCAPA member highlight of the year is on an individual that we feel certain will be leading the way to strengthening and growing the PA profession in North Carolina. Morgan Dailey is originally from Fayetteville, NC, and is currently a PA student at Campbell University. She […]

Filed Under: Leading the Way, News

Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for Second Cohort

Nov 25, 2019
from Duke Family Medicine and Community Health The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is accepting applications to fill the second cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, which begins July 1, 2020. The goal of the fellowship is to train physicians and physician assistants to lead health care transformation and improve health […]

Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for Second Cohort

November 25, 2019 by Kat

from Duke Family Medicine and Community Health The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is accepting applications to fill the second cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, which begins July 1, 2020. The goal of the fellowship is to train physicians and physician assistants to lead health care transformation and improve health […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, PA Profession

The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat

Nov 22, 2019
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat was held at the Stead Center on Saturday, November 16. 58 students and 11 guests attended, representing all 11 NC PA programs. The day, which was emceed by Student Affairs Committee Chair Molly Calabria, PA-C, began with a medical bingo icebreaker from NCAPA […]

The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat

November 22, 2019 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat was held at the Stead Center on Saturday, November 16. 58 students and 11 guests attended, representing all 11 NC PA programs. The day, which was emceed by Student Affairs Committee Chair Molly Calabria, PA-C, began with a medical bingo icebreaker from NCAPA […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

Nov 7, 2019
by Delaney Brummer, PA-S The mission of the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is “dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the community in which they practice.”   The inaugural class for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Wingate University matriculated in August 2008, and […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

November 7, 2019 by Kat

by Delaney Brummer, PA-S The mission of the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is “dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the community in which they practice.”   The inaugural class for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Wingate University matriculated in August 2008, and […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

I Am NCAPA | Molly Calabria

Nov 6, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our November I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Molly Calabria. Molly has been involved with NCAPA ever since she was a student in the Campbell University PA program in 2012. She currently lives in Fuquay Varina with her […]

I Am NCAPA | Molly Calabria

November 6, 2019 by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our November I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Molly Calabria. Molly has been involved with NCAPA ever since she was a student in the Campbell University PA program in 2012. She currently lives in Fuquay Varina with her […]

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News, PA Profession

I Am NCAPA | 2019 PA of the Year, Carole Holt, PA-C

Oct 7, 2019
Carole Holt, PA-C, has been named the 2019 NCAPA PA of the Year! The timing of the award couldn’t be better this year, as we find ourselves in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carole spent many years treating individuals with breast cancer with great compassion and expert care. Carole just retired this year, […]

I Am NCAPA | 2019 PA of the Year, Carole Holt, PA-C

October 7, 2019 by Kat

Carole Holt, PA-C, has been named the 2019 NCAPA PA of the Year! The timing of the award couldn’t be better this year, as we find ourselves in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carole spent many years treating individuals with breast cancer with great compassion and expert care. Carole just retired this year, […]

Filed Under: Awards, NCAPA News, News, PA Profession

NCAPA Election Results are in! | 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

Oct 4, 2019
Thank you to everyone who voted in the recent election to elect our 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members. The results are in! The elected are: President-Elect: Elyse Watkins, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA Treasurer: Ryan Vann, PA-C Directors at Large: Meg Beal, PA-C Molly Calabria, PA-C Alexandra Godfrey, PA-C Nominating Committee Member: Truett Smith, […]

NCAPA Election Results are in! | 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

October 4, 2019 by Kat

Thank you to everyone who voted in the recent election to elect our 2020 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members. The results are in! The elected are: President-Elect: Elyse Watkins, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA Treasurer: Ryan Vann, PA-C Directors at Large: Meg Beal, PA-C Molly Calabria, PA-C Alexandra Godfrey, PA-C Nominating Committee Member: Truett Smith, […]

Filed Under: Elections, NCAPA News, News, PA Profession

NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

Oct 3, 2019
by Jamaica Sykes, PA-S, Methodist University Longstanding History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) began as a Bachelor of Science program in 1996 with only 4 students. It is now a 27-month master’s program that enrolls 40 students per cohort. Since the graduation of our inaugural class in 1998, MUPAP has graduated more than […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

October 3, 2019 by Kat

by Jamaica Sykes, PA-S, Methodist University Longstanding History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) began as a Bachelor of Science program in 1996 with only 4 students. It is now a 27-month master’s program that enrolls 40 students per cohort. Since the graduation of our inaugural class in 1998, MUPAP has graduated more than […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

Be Antibiotics Aware Campaign

Sep 24, 2019
from Deborah Dolan, BS, Health Educator Surveillance for Healthcare Associated Resistant Pathogens Patient Safety (SHARPPS) Program, Be Antibiotics Aware Campaign Communicable Disease Branch, NC Division of Public Health The “Be Antibiotics Aware: Smart Use, Best Care Campaign” is CDC’s national educational effort to improve antibiotic prescribing by healthcare providers, educate the public on appropriate use of […]

Be Antibiotics Aware Campaign

September 24, 2019 by Kat

from Deborah Dolan, BS, Health Educator Surveillance for Healthcare Associated Resistant Pathogens Patient Safety (SHARPPS) Program, Be Antibiotics Aware Campaign Communicable Disease Branch, NC Division of Public Health The “Be Antibiotics Aware: Smart Use, Best Care Campaign” is CDC’s national educational effort to improve antibiotic prescribing by healthcare providers, educate the public on appropriate use of […]

Filed Under: News

NC PA Program Highlight | Elon University

Sep 5, 2019
by Larry McCauley, PA-S, Elon University Elon University’s 24-month, full-time PA program prepares graduates to think critically and act skillfully to meet expanding health care needs in local and global communities. Students immerse themselves in a curriculum structured around active learning strategies through collaborative work with Elon’s faculty, scholars, and practitioners in the field. Students […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Elon University

September 5, 2019 by Kat

by Larry McCauley, PA-S, Elon University Elon University’s 24-month, full-time PA program prepares graduates to think critically and act skillfully to meet expanding health care needs in local and global communities. Students immerse themselves in a curriculum structured around active learning strategies through collaborative work with Elon’s faculty, scholars, and practitioners in the field. Students […]

Filed Under: News

I Am NCAPA | Mylinda Worthy

Sep 3, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Since 1976, NCAPA has been advocating for and strengthening PA practice rights in North Carolina. We couldn’t do much of this without our dedicated PA members. But, you may not realize, we also have a large segment of […]

I Am NCAPA | Mylinda Worthy

September 3, 2019 by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Since 1976, NCAPA has been advocating for and strengthening PA practice rights in North Carolina. We couldn’t do much of this without our dedicated PA members. But, you may not realize, we also have a large segment of […]

Filed Under: News

Medicaid Managed Care Tools and Resources

Aug 13, 2019
The Department of Health and Human Services has created some tools and resources to transition Medicaid providers, and to help patients who are moving to Medicaid Managed Care: New Provider Playbook. DHHS has launched an online “Provider Playbook” to ensure you have at your fingertips the latest information on managed care, including communications and materials […]

Medicaid Managed Care Tools and Resources

August 13, 2019 by Kat

The Department of Health and Human Services has created some tools and resources to transition Medicaid providers, and to help patients who are moving to Medicaid Managed Care: New Provider Playbook. DHHS has launched an online “Provider Playbook” to ensure you have at your fingertips the latest information on managed care, including communications and materials […]

Filed Under: Medicaid, News

NC PA Program Highlight | High Point University

Aug 9, 2019
by Dakota Griffin, PA-S, High Point University High point Mayor visits HPU to declare National PA Day ordinance.  Preparing Students for Healthcare of the Future High Point University’s PA program was founded in 2014 under the leadership of Linda Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C. The program is one of the newer PA educational programs in North Carolina, […]

NC PA Program Highlight | High Point University

August 9, 2019 by Kat

by Dakota Griffin, PA-S, High Point University High point Mayor visits HPU to declare National PA Day ordinance.  Preparing Students for Healthcare of the Future High Point University’s PA program was founded in 2014 under the leadership of Linda Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C. The program is one of the newer PA educational programs in North Carolina, […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

I Am NCAPA | Amy Thompson

Aug 1, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our August I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Amy Thompson. Amy has been a member of NCAPA since 2000. She currently works for WakeMed, specializes in Cardiology. Amy is a true team player, stating “I love caring for patients […]

I Am NCAPA | Amy Thompson

August 1, 2019 by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our August I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Amy Thompson. Amy has been a member of NCAPA since 2000. She currently works for WakeMed, specializes in Cardiology. Amy is a true team player, stating “I love caring for patients […]

Filed Under: News

North Carolina AHEC Provides Practice Support

Jul 30, 2019
NC AHEC Practice Support provides free on-site assistance to any PA or practice that needs help with: Quality improvement (PCMH, MACRA, MIPS, QPP, etc.); EMR evaluation/optimization/selection; Workflow redesign; Practice needs assessments; Medicaid managed care transformation; NC Health Connex education; EHR data retrieval and analytics, and Continuing professional development. See an overview of the NC AHEC […]

North Carolina AHEC Provides Practice Support

July 30, 2019 by Kat

NC AHEC Practice Support provides free on-site assistance to any PA or practice that needs help with: Quality improvement (PCMH, MACRA, MIPS, QPP, etc.); EMR evaluation/optimization/selection; Workflow redesign; Practice needs assessments; Medicaid managed care transformation; NC Health Connex education; EHR data retrieval and analytics, and Continuing professional development. See an overview of the NC AHEC […]

Filed Under: News

NC PA Program Highlight | East Carolina University

Jul 8, 2019
by Carolina Anzola-Riegel, PA-S East Carolina University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies was accredited over 20 years ago and is one of only two public PA programs in North Carolina. ECU’s PA program provides each student with affordable, high quality education that becomes the foundation on which future PAs build careers of service. The program’s […]

NC PA Program Highlight | East Carolina University

July 8, 2019 by Kat

by Carolina Anzola-Riegel, PA-S East Carolina University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies was accredited over 20 years ago and is one of only two public PA programs in North Carolina. ECU’s PA program provides each student with affordable, high quality education that becomes the foundation on which future PAs build careers of service. The program’s […]

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I Am NCAPA | Jessica Grice

Jul 1, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our July I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Jessica Grice. Jessica is a graduate of the Wake Forest University PA program and currently lives in Huntersville, NC. She specializes in clinical research and is employed by Rose Research Center, […]

I Am NCAPA | Jessica Grice

July 1, 2019 by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our July I Am NCAPA highlighted member is Jessica Grice. Jessica is a graduate of the Wake Forest University PA program and currently lives in Huntersville, NC. She specializes in clinical research and is employed by Rose Research Center, […]

Filed Under: News

Results of HOD Election

Jun 21, 2019
The results of the AAPA House of Delegates election are in! The following PAs will be representing North Carolina at the AAPA HOD in 2019-2021: Gail Curtis Alisha DeTroye Jeff Katz Marc Katz Sue Reich Samantha Rogers Joshua Smith Truett Smith April Stouder Extra Delegates: Molly Calabria Linda Sekhon Congratulations to you all!

Results of HOD Election

June 21, 2019 by Kat

The results of the AAPA House of Delegates election are in! The following PAs will be representing North Carolina at the AAPA HOD in 2019-2021: Gail Curtis Alisha DeTroye Jeff Katz Marc Katz Sue Reich Samantha Rogers Joshua Smith Truett Smith April Stouder Extra Delegates: Molly Calabria Linda Sekhon Congratulations to you all!

Filed Under: News

NC PA Program Highlight | UNC-Chapel Hill

Jun 10, 2019
by Joey McCracken, PA-S, UNC-Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program is an intensive 24 month program located in the heart of North Carolina. From the very beginning, UNC-PA has had a mission to promote high-quality, accessible, patient-centered health care for the people of North Carolina and the nation […]

NC PA Program Highlight | UNC-Chapel Hill

June 10, 2019 by Kat

by Joey McCracken, PA-S, UNC-Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program is an intensive 24 month program located in the heart of North Carolina. From the very beginning, UNC-PA has had a mission to promote high-quality, accessible, patient-centered health care for the people of North Carolina and the nation […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

I Am NCAPA | Mark Belligan

Jun 3, 2019
Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our June I Am NCAPA member highlight is Mark Belligan. Mark attended the Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program and has been a Fellow member of NCAPA since 2016. He specializes in Family Practice in is currently employed […]

I Am NCAPA | Mark Belligan

June 3, 2019 by Kat

Why you love being a PA and why membership in your state Academy is so vitally important. Our June I Am NCAPA member highlight is Mark Belligan. Mark attended the Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program and has been a Fellow member of NCAPA since 2016. He specializes in Family Practice in is currently employed […]

Filed Under: NCAPA News, News, PA Profession

NC PA Program Highlight | Wake Forest University

May 21, 2019
by Carolyn Avila-Duran, PA-S, Wake Forest The Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is proud to celebrate 50 years of education! The mission of the Wake Forest PA Program is to produce highly capable, compassionate PAs who deliver patient-centered care, make significant contributions to the health care community and continually advance the PA […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Wake Forest University

May 21, 2019 by Kat

by Carolyn Avila-Duran, PA-S, Wake Forest The Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is proud to celebrate 50 years of education! The mission of the Wake Forest PA Program is to produce highly capable, compassionate PAs who deliver patient-centered care, make significant contributions to the health care community and continually advance the PA […]

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NCAPA Virtual Board Meeting

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