6 PA Programs Awarded $1.6 Million in New Primary Care Training and Enhancement Grants
Congratulations to the recipients for their efforts to strengthen the rural and underserved primary care workforce.
Author: Tyler Smith
Student Leadership Opportunities Webinar
On Thursday, June 13, from 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET, join PAEA for a webinar to learn more about the student leadership development opportunities offered by the Association. During the presentation, PAEA staff members Maureen Johnson and Tyler Smith will be discussing upcoming opportunities for student engagement, including: The Student Health Policy Fellowship The Future Educator Fellowship […]
Educating Congress About Clinical Sites
PA education and practice leaders traveled to Capitol Hill to advance the Association’s efforts to address the clinical training site shortage.
Strong Support for PA Education in House Spending Bill — Including CMS Documentation Issue
The House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance its funding bill for the Departments of Health and Human Services and Education for FY 2020.
A Busy Week for PA Education Advocacy in Washington
Building upon a multi-year track record of successful collaboration with the USC Keck School of Medicine PA program, PAEA sponsored its first-ever expanded spring advocacy trip.
Rep. Bass Reintroduces PA Education Bills
Reintroduced bills include a renewed emphasis on clinical sites.
Senate Education Committee Chair Prioritizes Higher Education Reform in 2019
A Senate HELP Committee meeting last week indicated expected progress on the Higher Education Act.
Trump Signs Opioid Response Bill, Bolsters PA Response to Epidemic
A new law solidifies the role of PAs in helping curb the opioid epidemic.
Student Fellows Visit DC for an Introduction to PA Advocacy and Leadership
PAEA celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Student Health Policy Fellowship by welcoming 14 new fellows from PA programs across the country.