PAEA

06/05/2026

“At a time when policymakers, educators, and healthcare leaders are working to strengthen workforce pipelines, policies that make it more difficult for qualified students to enter healthcare professions move us in the wrong direction,” PAEA CEO Sara Fletcher, PhD, told reporters this week.

Groups representing physician assistants and education programs are suing the Education Department for its rule implementing caps on advanced degree programs imposed by the GOP’s 2025 tax-and-spending legislation.

06/05/2026

Inspired by the energy and momentum of in New Orleans, where nearly 7,000 PAs gathered to connect, learn, and advance the profession.

PAEA leadership represented the perspectives of PA educators, programs, faculty, and students during the AAPA House of Delegates, contributing to important conversations about clinical training capacity, educational access, and the future of the PA workforce.

It was especially valuable to connect with leaders from across the PA community, including American Academy of Physician Associates, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and ARC-PA, and to continue discussions on issues affecting PA education and healthcare.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

PAEA and American Academy of Physician Associates have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education. At issue is the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) rule, which excludes PA students from higher federal loan limits for professional students.

This case is about fairness and the future of patient care. PA students are preparing to serve patients in every community across this country. Together, we are standing up for educational opportunity, for the integrity of the law, and for the future healthcare workforce that millions of patients will rely upon in the years ahead.

Hear from PAEA President Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, and read how we're fighting this rule in federal court: https://paeaonline.org/resources/public-resources/paea-news/physician-associate-organizations-sue-department-of-education-to-protect-pa-students-access-to-federal-student-loans

06/03/2026

Registration is open!

Join colleagues from across the country at the 2026 PAEA Education Forum & Workshops, October 5-10, for the conversations, ideas, and practical strategies that will help move PA education forward.

Through role-specific workshops, educational sessions, and meaningful peer connections, you'll gain new perspectives and actionable insights to bring back to your program.

Learn more & secure your spot: https://ow.ly/FWi150Z6T3f

06/03/2026

Check out the June 2026 issue of JPAE, now available online.
https://ow.ly/31P750Y4lx5

06/02/2026

In part two of this conversation, host Emma Sellers, MS, continues her discussion with Lucy Kibe, DrPH, MS, MHS, PA-C, co-founder of AmKeny, a nonprofit organization connecting US PAs and clinicians with Kenyan clinical officers to support healthcare, education, and community initiatives in Kenya.

Joining the conversation are Laye Akinloye, PA-C; Alabi Akinloye, PA; Miriam Ha, PA; and pre-PA students Gaelen Waar and Ajana Williams, who reflect on their experiences participating in AmKeny’s medical outreach work in Kitale, Kenya.

Listen: https://ow.ly/FuGr50Z6Sq6

05/28/2026

Registration for 2026 PAEA Forum & Workshops opens next week! We can't wait to see you in Austin in October!

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on educational sessions, keynote presentations, hotel information, and so much more.

05/27/2026

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, PAEA president, is joined by Lachan Siebenmorgen, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, director of assessment and assistant professor, and Audra Wilson, DMSc, MS, PA-C, director of didactic education and associate medical director, both from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, for a conversation about rethinking remediation in accelerated PA programs.

The conversation explores how their remediation framework differentiates support based on student performance, incorporates collaboration with course directors and learning specialists, and adapts to the unique challenges of the clinical year, including timing and distance.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/SIUH50Z4LL8

This episode is sponsored by AMBOSS.

05/13/2026

Whether it's a Regional Education Meeting, a virtual workshop, an advocacy event, or a volunteer opportunity — every person you meet at a PAEA event becomes part of the professional network you'll lean on for the rest of your career.

PA educators belong together. We have several ways to connect this year, and we hope you'll join us.

Learn more: https://paeaonline.org/events