Virtual Congressional Briefing: How Federal Health Workforce Investments Strengthens Access to Care

How do federal programs shape the future of the PA profession and improve access to care? Find out at PAEA’s upcoming virtual congressional briefing, “Strengthening Access to Care: The Role of Federal Health Workforce Investments,” happening May 5 from 12–1 p.m. ET.

This dynamic, one-hour session will spotlight how Title VII health workforce programs—such as Primary Care Training and Enhancement grants and Area Health Education Centers (AHECs)—are expanding clinical training opportunities and preparing PA students to meet the real-world needs of patients and communities.

Hear directly from PA education leaders and policy experts as they share their insights on the impact of federal programs that support the PA workforce pipeline.

Featured Speakers:

• Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
  PAEA President; Vice Chair for Innovation and Professor, University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Medical Science Program
• Edward Williams, DMSc, M.Ed., PA-C
  Department Chair and Program Director, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences PA Program; Chair, PAEA Government Relations Steering Committee
• Hannah Anderson, MSPAS, PA-C
  Lecturer, University of Kentucky PA Program; Member, PAEA Government Relations Steering Committee
• Shelley Irving, MSPAS, PA-C
  Associate Professor, University of Kentucky PA Program
• Tyler Smith, MPH
  Senior Director of Government Relations, PAEA

Faculty and students are encouraged to attend and add their voice to this important conversation.