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AAPA Stands with UK Physician Associates – IAPAE Extends Its Support
The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has issued a powerful and evidence-based statement in support of Physician Associates in the United Kingdom, responding to the findings of The Leng Review released by the UK Government. In this detailed report, AAPA highlights significant…
Germany Celebrates 20 Years of Physician Assistant Education
The Deutscher Hochschulverband Physician Assistant (DHPA) has released a special publication, “20 Years of Physician Assistant Studies in Germany,” marking two decades of remarkable growth and professional advancement. Since the launch of the first PA bachelor’s program in 2005, Germany’s…
Strengthening Global Partnership — IAPAE Leadership Joins the Editorial Board of JIPA
The International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE) is pleased to announce that IAPAE President, Ms. Lumbani Tshotetsi, and IAPAE Chair of the Communication and Innovation Committee, Dr. Anitha Chandrasekhar, DMSc, have joined the Editorial Board of the Journal of…
India’s Physician Associate Profession Gains Ground: Policy, Progress and the Path Ahead
With the establishment of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), India has entered a groundbreaking phase in the regulation and recognition of allied health professionals, including recognizing for the first time the category of Physician Associates (PAs).…
International Physician Associate (PA) Summit: A Global Collaboration for the Future of PA Practice
A landmark International Physician Associate (PA) Summit was recently convened in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, bringing together PA leaders, educators, and advocates from across the globe. Organized through a collaborative effort by four leading PA associations (AAPA, ARC-PA, NCCPA, and PAEA),…
New Law in Bulgaria provides regulation for Physician Assistants
New Law in Bulgaria provides regulation for Physician Assistants through the Bulgarian Association of Physician Assistants and Feldshers Law In a significant move to enhance its healthcare system, Bulgaria’s National Assembly has unanimously passed amendments to the Act on the…
South Korea to begin regulating physician assistants, nurses upskilled
In a landmark decision, South Korea’s National Assembly has passed the Nursing Act, officially recognizing and regulating the role of Physician Assistant (PA) nurses within the nation’s healthcare system. This legislation, approved on August 28, 2024, provides a legal framework…
Israel begins to Regulate Physician Associates with Medical Professions bill
Israel begins to Regulate Physician Associates with Medical Professions bill and invites US trained PAs to apply for licensure to practice medicine in Israel In a significant development for Israel’s healthcare system the physician assistant (PA) is now included as…
The Journey of Physician Associates in India: Transforming Healthcare with Dedication and Vision
The Indian Physician Associate In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, new roles continually emerge to meet growing demands and enhance quality and efficiency. One such pivotal role in India is that of the Physician Associate (PA), a profession that bridges…