ADPA

1. What is your vision for the future of doctoral education for PAs, and how should the Academy lead that direction? Doctoral education for Physician Associates represents an important opportunity to support the continued growth and competitiveness of the profession within an evolving healthcare landscape. As healthcare continues to grow more complex, clinicians are increasingly asked to contribute not only through patient care but also through leadership, education, scholarship, and policy...

Munsell Platform Statements What is your vision for the future of doctoral education for PAs, and how should the Academy lead that direction? Doctoral education for physician associates (PA) must evolve beyond degree attainment toward measurable impact on patients, systems, and communities. As a doctorally trained PA with over four decades of clinical and educational experience, my vision is for doctoral preparation to become the standard pathway for advancing leadership, scholarship, and...

Dear Colleagues, As our profession continues to evolve within an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, the upcoming elections for the Academy of Doctoral PAs (ADPA) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) carry exceptional importance. These organizations shape how PAs are represented, how our voices are heard, and how our profession positions itself in the future delivery of healthcare. Your vote is one of the most powerful tools you have to influence that direction....