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Working together to address the healthcare provider shortage
Kilgore, James R. DMSc, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA JAAPA 36(8):p 9-10, August 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000944628.63922.0c...
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Sep 151 min read
The Silent Restructuring: Why Advanced Practice Providers Are No Longer Midlevel
Rafid Fadul, MD, Co-Founder & CEO, Zivian Health https://www.zivianhealth.com/blog/silent-restructuring-why-advanced-practice-providers-a...
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Sep 141 min read
ADPA CEO's Perspective: AI, Healthcare, and the PA Profession: Implications of Sam Altman’s “AI‑Proof” Comment
Author: Peter Yen, DMSc, MSHA, PA-C, LSSGB, ACHE https://fortune.com/2025/09/11/healthcare-job-growth-ai-proof-according-to-openai-ceo-sa...
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Sep 122 min read
Addressing Misconception about the Physician Associate/Assistant Profession
Kilgore, Colletti, Rolfs, Watkins, Welsh, Lewia, Munsell, Rogers, Somers
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Sep 121 min read


Why Puerto Rico needs a voice in the global PA profession
Laura Juárez https://puertoricoasociadomedico.substack.com/p/why-puerto-rico-needs-a-voice-in?r=1bmgpd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&t...
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Sep 91 min read
From the Desk of ADPA President: Top-paid specialties for nurse practitioners, physician assistants.
James R. Kilgore, DMSc, PhD, PA-C, DFFAPA From the Desk of the President of ADPA , An article caught my attention that I think clearly...
ADPA
Sep 92 min read
How CMOs Can Overcome Lack of 24/7 Physician Coverage of Emergency Rooms
Author: Christopher Cheney https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/how-cmos-can-overcome-lack-247-physician-coverage-emergency-rooms
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Sep 91 min read


Silos(fiefdoms)in Administrative Medicine: An Executive Glass Ceiling for Physician Associates
Marcos A. Vargas, MHA, PA-C
ADPA
Sep 62 min read
Doctoral education for physician assistants/associates: trends and characteristics in the U.S.
Authors: Aurielle Eileen Rowe Martin & Gerald Kayingo
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Sep 61 min read


Improving Satisfaction Among Cardiology NPs and PAs by Managing Medical Decision-Making Inbox Workload Authors: Deandra O'Connor, Kate Lew
Authors: Deandra O'Connor, Kate Lew
ADPA
Sep 61 min read


Review of Post Professional Doctoral Education for the Physician Assistant/Associate: Recommendations for Entry-level Curriculum
Jenna Rolfs, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, Debra Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, James R. Kilgore, DMSc, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, Jeremy M. Welsh, PhD,...
ADPA
Sep 41 min read
"Supporting Excellence in PA Education: Understanding Members’ Needs" PAEA: Leadership Blog by PAEA BODs
https://paeaonline.org/resources/public-resources/paea-news/supporting-excellence-in-pa-education-understanding-members-needs
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Sep 21 min read


CEO Perspective: Defining Deliverables, Driving Innovation, and Expanding PA Leadership
Author: Peter Yen, DMSc, MSHA, PA-C, LSSGB, ACHE CEO Perspective: Defining Deliverables, Driving Innovation, and Expanding PA Leadership...
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Sep 13 min read


The PA Doctoral Programs Respond to ARC-PA Task Force
The PA Doctoral Programs Respond to ARC-PA Task Force As the discussion of doctoral education within the PA profession has gained...
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Sep 13 min read


Addressing Misconceptions about the Physician Associate/Assistant Profession
Published: June 30, 2024 James R. Kilgore, DMSc, PhD, PA-C Associate Professor, University of Lynchburg, College of Medical Science....
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Aug 277 min read


ADPA President’s Perspective: Historical Overview of PA Degree
Author: James R. Kilgore, DMSc, PhD, PA-C, DFFAPA ADPA | President’s Perspective Which degree for PAs? The arguments for an advanced PA...
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Aug 204 min read
RESOLUTION OF THE CONSORTIUM OF DMS/DMSc PROGRAMS
Adopted by the Consortium of DMS/DMSc Programs — August 1, 2025 OPPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION BY THE...
angelurielraziel
Aug 174 min read
“Does ARC-PA accredit doctorate-level PA programs (i.e. DMSc)? The ARC-PA’s scope of accreditation does not include doctorate-level PA programs”.
From the Desk of the President: The above statement is found on the ARC-PA website: https://www.arc-pa.org/clinical-postgraduate-pa-progr...
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Aug 172 min read


Why Physician Associates Need More Than One Accrediting Body: Learning from the NP Model
Introduction The Physician Associate (PA) profession has evolved significantly over the past decades, yet the certification system has...
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Aug 113 min read


Understanding Accreditation for PA Doctorate Programs: Is ARC-PA Required?
Introduction As the Physician Associate (PA) profession continues to evolve, many practicing PAs are considering advanced degrees to...
angelurielraziel
Jul 174 min read
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