AAPA–PAEA Research Fellowship Commences at 2017 Education Forum
Get to know the inaugural fellows and their research in these short video interviews.
Monthly Archives:November 2017
Apply Now to Present at AAPA 2018
Calling all PAs and PA students! It’s time to submit your original research for AAPA 2018, the only national PA conference, which will take place May 19–23 in New Orleans. You can apply to present either a Research in Action Series presentation or an ePoster. More information about this year’s opportunities to present can be found on […]
New HRSA Funding Opportunity Webinar
As detailed in a previous alert, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently released a new funding opportunity entitled “Primary Care Training and Enhancement: Training Primary Care Champions.” According to the notice of funding opportunity, HRSA anticipates providing up to 10 grants capped at $400,000 a year over a five-year period to train practicing […]
Spread the Smiles with Oral Health Grant Funding
The nccPA Health Foundation has funding remaining this year for two programs that equip PA educators and students to integrate oral health as part of overall health. Don’t miss out on these dollars (or the experience of applying for a small grant) and the opportunity to make a change to improve health! The two grants available […]
Webinar: Competency-Based Education
Plan now to become more informed in the new year! In January and February, the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) will be hosting a webinar series on the state of competency-based education across the health professions. All webinars begin at noon Eastern Time and will last for an hour. The schedule is as follows: January 11 – […]
North Carolina Congressmen Visit Local PA Programs
In a testament to their unique drive and determination, the 2017 Student Health Policy Fellows are already making their mark on PA education advocacy in their local communities.
Shoot for the (Research) STARs
PAEA’s Support to Advance Research (STAR) Program is now accepting proposals. Developed by the PAEA Research Mission Advancement Council (RMAC), the STAR Program allows faculty of PAEA member programs to submit up to 10 questions (including all branching questions) for inclusion in the annual Program Survey, which is administered to all PAEA member program directors. Following […]
PAs’ Role in Providing Critical Mental and Behavioral Health Care Highlighted
Last month, PAEA and AAPA participated in a key meeting with SAMHSA to discuss how PAs can help provide mental and behavioral health services and, specifically, stem the national opioid epidemic.
Resources to Set You Up for Proctoring Success
New resources from PAEA are available to help make proctoring exams as smooth and straighforward as possible.
Welcome News: New HRSA Funding Opportunity
On November 13, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a $4 million funding opportunity for PA training programs, called “Primary Care Training and Enhancement: Training Primary Care Champions.” This is a unique opportunity for PA programs to establish and strengthen new and existing relationships with primary care clinical training sites and increase the […]