The North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) is recruiting a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for office functions including board support. Read more about the position here.
NCAPA News
NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160
NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160
NCAPA received confirmation from the Department of Transportation that all of the following DMV forms have been updated to allow PAs and NPs to certify handicapped designation: Application for Handicapped […]
NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards
NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards
The North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) has been working hard this session to ensure PAs are once again able to sign for Disability Placards. As background, in late […]
STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper
STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper
HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]
HOD Election Results Are In!
HOD Election Results Are In!
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Delegates: Marc Katz Samantha Rogers Truett Smith Alisha DeTroye Jeff Katz Linda Sekhon Sue Reich Joshua […]
The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin
The Future of PA Practice in North Carolin
NCAPA President Truett Smith writes to NC PAs regarding the 2017 AAPA House of Delegates and Optimal Team Practice: Dear North Carolina PA, A monumental event occurred recently in the […]
PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs
PAs Vote to Advance Profession to Meet Modern Healthcare Needs
LAS VEGAS (May 18, 2017) — At the annual conference of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), members of its House of Delegates unanimously approved Optimal Team Practice, a new […]
NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts
NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts
Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors letter to NCCPA regarding the NCCPA’s lobbying efforts in other states here.
DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform
DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input from April 25 to May 25, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. on the Medicaid and NC Health Choice […]
PA Day at the NC Legislature!
PA Day at the NC Legislature!
Thank you to all the PA Advocates who joined NCAPA for PA Day at the Legislature. We are grateful to Senator Andrew Brock and Representative Gale Adcock who took the […]
Veteran’s Memorial Garden Re-dedication
Veteran’s Memorial Garden Re-dedication
Saturday, April 8th was a beautiful day with a Carolina blue sky, a nice breeze, and a lovely 65 degrees. Over 80 individuals gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to rededicate the […]
Elon University Names New Dean of the School of Health Sciences
Elon University Names New Dean of the School of Health Sciences
“Elon University has selected Rebecca Neiduski as the new dean of the School of Health Sciences. She begins her new role on June 1, succeeding Elizabeth Rogers, the founding dean […]
UW MEDEX Founder Dr. Richard A. Smith Honored
UW MEDEX Founder Dr. Richard A. Smith Honored
“On January 1st, 2017, President Barack Obama honored Richard A. Smith, MD, a founding father of the Physician Assistant profession, for his many contributions in the areas of PA education, […]
NCCPA Responds to PA Concerns with Change to CME Requirements
NCCPA Responds to PA Concerns with Change to CME Requirements
Big news coming from NCCPA about certification requirements. We are pleased to have NCCPA President/CEO and Board Chair presenting certification information at our Summer Conference on Monday, August 22nd at […]
NCAPA Responds to NCCPA’s Proposed Certification Changes
NCAPA Responds to NCCPA’s Proposed Certification Changes
Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors’ response to the NCCPA proposed changes here.
NCAPA Awarded AAPA Outreach and Advocacy Award
NCAPA Awarded AAPA Outreach and Advocacy Award
NCAPA was presented with the AAPA Outreach and Advocacy Award for “Fostering PA Excellence” at the 2016 AAPA Conference. The award was given in recognition of the efforts and success […]
Gail Curtis Elected AAPA President-Elect!
Gail Curtis Elected AAPA President-Elect!
L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA from Clemmons, NC, has been elected President-Elect to the AAPA 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Congratulations Gail!
NCAPA Endorses Gail Curtis for AAPA President-Elect
NCAPA Endorses Gail Curtis for AAPA President-Elect
The NCAPA Board of Directors unanimously endorse L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C as the candidate of choice for AAPA President-Elect. Gail is currently Vice-President of AAPA and Speaker of the […]
NCAPA Endowment Seeking Applicants for Board of Trustees
NCAPA Endowment Seeking Applicants for Board of Trustees
The NCAPA Endowment is currently seeking applicants for the Board of Trustees. Read about the Endowment here. If you are interested in applying for a position on the Board of […]
NCAPA Seeking Nominations
NCAPA Seeking Nominations
The NCAPA Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee in 2017. Serving on the NCAPA Board is an important way to […]
10th Anniversary of The Stead Center!
10th Anniversary of The Stead Center!
February 25, 2006, the doors to the Stead Center were open for the first time. Read about the history here.
NCMB Seeking Public Comment Regarding Controlled Substances
NCMB Seeking Public Comment Regarding Controlled Substances
NCMB is seeking public comment on draft rules for implementing a new state requirement that all prescribers of controlled substances obtain mandatory continuing medical education in prescribing these medications. Under […]
5 New PA Programs – and 2 of them in North Carolina!
5 New PA Programs – and 2 of them in North Carolina!
“On October 5, ARC-PA announced five new provisionally accredited PA programs. The total number of accredited entry-level PA programs has reached 200.” Read the full article here.
New Legislation Ensures Robust Future for PAs
New Legislation Ensures Robust Future for PAs
Two pieces of legislation introduced before the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday byRep. Karen Bass (D-CA), a former physician assistant (PA) and PA educator, would ensure PA educational programs have […]
NCAPA announces search for new Executive Director
NCAPA announces search for new Executive Director
The North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates (NCAPA) announces a search for an Executive Director due to a planned retirement. The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership and […]
PA Ranked Best Job in America
PA Ranked Best Job in America
Physician assistants have the best job in America right now based on the number of job openings, earning potential and career opportunities, according to career site Glassdoor. Read the full […]
HB 724 Signed! PA to Have a Designated Seat on the NCMB
HB 724 Signed! PA to Have a Designated Seat on the NCMB
Today the N.C. Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) praised the signing of House Bill 724, entitled “Amend Composition of N.C. Medical Board.” The bill, which was signed into law by […]
Senate Unanimously Agrees to H724!
Senate Unanimously Agrees to H724!
This morning, the Senate chamber unanimously voted in favor of HB 724, Amend Composition of NC Medical Board. The bill will now head to the House for a final concurrence […]
The Role of PAs Grow in a Changing Healthcare System
The Role of PAs Grow in a Changing Healthcare System
USA News story, “EKGs, X-rays and heart procedures — the role of non-physicians grows” reports: Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are a fast-growing part of the medical marketplace, getting paid […]
NCAPA Needs You!
NCAPA Needs You!
It’s still summer, but we are looking for members who would like to serve on one of NCAPA’s committees in 2016! Committees gather information, study issues, reach consensus, and make […]
NCAPA Names Gloria Jordan as “PA of the Year”
NCAPA Names Gloria Jordan as “PA of the Year”
Gloria Jordan, PA-C, is the recipient of the 2015 PA of the Year award from the North Carolina Academy of Physicians Assistants. The PA of the Year award honors […]
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
NCAPA Announces HOD Delegates for the term July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017
Chief Delegate: Wanda Hancock, NCAPA President (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2016) Delegates: Marc Katz Suzanne Reich Samantha Rogers Paul Hendrix Alisha DeTroye Joshua Smith Alternate Delegates: Linda Sekhon Truett […]
Health-Care Ruling Could Rock the Carolinas – or Blow Over
Health-Care Ruling Could Rock the Carolinas – or Blow Over
from the Charlotte Observer Within the next 15 days, almost 460,000 North Carolinians will learn whether they get to keep the federal subsidies that help them pay for health insurance. […]
PA Student Receives Lanny Parker Memorial Grant
PA Student Receives Lanny Parker Memorial Grant
Sarah Nelson, a physician assistant student in the Elon University Class of 2016, received a grant from the NCAPA Endowment to attend the Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Conference in […]
Duke PA Program Ranked #1 by USA News and World Report!
Duke PA Program Ranked #1 by USA News and World Report!
See the list of rankings here.
Call for NCAPA BOD Nominations!
Call for NCAPA BOD Nominations!
The NCAPA Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee in 2016. Serving on the NCAPA Board is an important way to […]




