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PAEA PAEA is the national organization representing physician assistant educational programs in the Unite

PAEA is the only national organization representing PA educational programs. PAEA works to ensure quality PA education through the development and distribution of educational services and products specifically geared toward meeting the emerging needs of PA programs, the PA profession, and the health care industry.

Throughout September, we're hosting a variety of webinars designed to foster inclusion and empower teams and faculty to ...
08/28/2026

Throughout September, we're hosting a variety of webinars designed to foster inclusion and empower teams and faculty to tackle accreditation and grow successful programs.

Achieving And Keeping Provisional Accreditation will discuss the ARC-PA provisional accreditation process and provide helpful tips for completing an application, preparing for a visit, and responding to site visit observations.

Strategies For Retaining Students With Disabilities explore common barriers faced by students with disabilities in PA education, gain clarity on legal and ethical responsibilities surrounding accommodations, and learn how proactive support practices can improve retention rates and overall program outcomes.

In the webinar, From The Ground Up: Governance, Accreditation, And The Regulatory Landscape For Post-Professional Doctoral Programs, experienced program leaders will share practical insights from their own experiences developing and administering doctoral programs, highlighting key considerations that can influence program success from the outset.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/RyQT50ZG7Ib

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, welcomes Sara Fletcher, PhD, CEO ...
08/26/2026

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, welcomes Sara Fletcher, PhD, CEO of PAEA, for a conversation about how the association is listening to members and responding to the evolving needs of PA programs. Fletcher shares how PAEA gathers insights through surveys, direct conversations, events and volunteer groups, as well as newer opportunities such as Program Director Virtual Roundtables, role-based virtual retreats, topic-specific listening sessions and regional education meetings. They explore some of the most pressing issues emerging from those conversations, including faculty recruitment and retention, changing learner needs, increased accommodation requests, AI, remediation and success coaching, accessibility requirements and securing clinical sites. The conversation also takes a closer look at accreditation, including member concerns around clarity, consistency, transparency, resource demands and the ability to innovate, and how PAEA’s newly released guiding principles will help shape continued engagement and advocacy on behalf of its members.

This episode is sponsored by Aquifer.

Listen to the entire episode here: https://ow.ly/TYqW50ZFIZU

Can we predict the future? In this article, the authors explore whether a relationship exists between a student's Casp...
08/26/2026

Can we predict the future? In this article, the authors explore whether a relationship exists between a student's Casper z-score and receipt of a professionalism infraction during PA school.
https://ow.ly/bI3L50ZhTZt

Looking for a way to get more involved in this year's Education Forum? We're looking for Experience Ambassadors to welco...
08/25/2026

Looking for a way to get more involved in this year's Education Forum? We're looking for Experience Ambassadors to welcome attendees, introduce speakers, share announcements, encourage audience participation, and help ensure sessions run smoothly from beginning to end.

If you enjoy meeting colleagues, supporting educational programming, speaking in front of groups, and contributing to an exceptional conference experience, learn more and apply to be an Experience Ambassador here: https://ow.ly/SmXh50ZEPcN

Recruit Your Next Class.Join PAEA this Saturday, August 22, to connect with qualified prospective PA students, showcase ...
08/20/2026

Recruit Your Next Class.

Join PAEA this Saturday, August 22, to connect with qualified prospective PA students, showcase what sets your program apart, and answer questions as students consider where to apply for the upcoming admissions cycle.

Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/qfWH50ZBxcr

Is academic advising meaningful? In this article, the authors explore PA students' perceptions of academic advising du...
08/19/2026

Is academic advising meaningful? In this article, the authors explore PA students' perceptions of academic advising during training, identify characteristics of an effective academic advisor, and determine positive influences on the PA advisor–advisee relationship.
https://ow.ly/Oh9q50ZhTGI

08/18/2026

In the most recent episode of the All Things PA Education podcast, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, is joined by PAEA Chief Policy Officer Tyler Smith, MPH, and Frank Giannelli, PhD, to discuss the federal student loan policy changes affecting PA education and the advocacy efforts underway to protect students.

Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/YqCx50ZAXmt

Looking for ways to get more involved at this year's Education Forum? We're seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Fo...
08/14/2026

Looking for ways to get more involved at this year's Education Forum? We're seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Forum Experience Ambassadors, Regional Education Meeting (REM) Champions, and PA Student Success (PASS) Volunteers.

If you love meeting and networking with colleagues, want to shape future educational programming, or are interested in introducing the next generation to the PA profession, learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/btRu50Zzv1B

PAEA's Government Relations Steering Committee recently met in Washington, DC, to help shape the Association’s advocacy ...
08/13/2026

PAEA's Government Relations Steering Committee recently met in Washington, DC, to help shape the Association’s advocacy strategy around emerging challenges and opportunities facing PA programs and students.

During the visit, committee members met with representatives from large employers, institutional government relations offices, and state chapters to strengthen strategic partnerships. The event culminated with meetings on Capitol Hill in support of the Professional Student Degree Act and legislation to reauthorize Title VII health workforce development programs.

PAEA’s recent Virtual Advocacy Day amplified these efforts, with 25 programs engaging policymakers in support of the Professional Degree Act and legislation to reauthorize HRSA’s Title VII health workforce development programs through FY 2030.

Together, the in-person and virtual advocacy efforts brought the voice of PA education to policymakers on key legislative priorities.

Do you have a shortage of clinical training sites and preceptors? In this article, the authors discuss approaches and ...
08/05/2026

Do you have a shortage of clinical training sites and preceptors? In this article, the authors discuss approaches and lessons learned in optimizing clinical education through a regional coordinating center for PA programs.
https://ow.ly/P7sA50ZhTxV

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