Driven by a passion for education, representation in medicine and service, Nicole B. Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA, serves as Professor and founding Program Director for the Master of Science in PA Studies Program at North Carolina A&T State University.
As a Board Certified PA and Assistant Clinical Director at New Life Clinic in Ukiah, California, Rachel Chavez, PA-C, has dedicated her career to expanding health services in Native American communities, particularly those battling addiction and chronic pain.
For many, October is simply Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for LaToya Bolds-Johnson, PA-C, CAQ-EM, the fight is year-round.
Leg swelling, varicose veins and calf pain during walking are some of the most frequent concerns that bring people to my office. These symptoms can sometimes be signs of underlying vascular problems that need attention.
Chronic pain varies significantly from person to person, making it essential to understand each patient’s unique experience.
McElroy shares her unique journey into medicine, from discovering the PA profession during her own skin care concerns to becoming a mentor and advocate for diversity and equity in dermatologic care.
Olatunde “Tunde” Oshikoya DMSc-S, MPAS, PA-C is a Board Certified PA with a clinical background in addiction medicine and behavioral health. Learn more as he explore expounds on his passion for telemedicine.
As a PA, it is crucial to understand how these technological advancements will impact the PA-patient relationship in the long term and what this means for the dynamics of trust and empathy in health care.
As an elite level gymnast, competitive cheerleader and track competitor, Jordan Hood, MS, PA-C, sustained multiple orthopedic injuries and visited her pediatric orthopedic specialist and athletic trainers quite frequently.
According to the NCCPA’s 2022 Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs, Black/African-American PAs make up just over three percent of all PAs. February is Black History Month, and NCCPA is turning the spotlight on three PA-Cs who are working to diversify the profession.
With climate change, global travel and increasing populations in urban areas, tropical diseases are becoming more prevalent – often appearing in some primary care and emergency department settings. That’s why Gordon Eggers, PA-C, MPH, DTM, a seasoned veteran of tropical medicine, urges PAs to expand their horizons and sharpen their differential diagnostic skillset.
As a Board Certified PA, your financial goal should be to end your career a multimillionaire. This may seem like an overly ambitious goal, but it’s a necessary one to create an inflation-adjusted income replacement in your retirement.
