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A physician assistant writes to the doctors of America


Although written in 2011, it still holds true today but things are changing for the better...

I'm a physician assistant, having graduated from PA school over thirty-six years ago. There is angst in my profession, but many PAs don’t openly voice it. I felt compelled to write to you because I still believe in my profession, and I believe in yours, as well. Sometimes I think it might be time to embrace a new belief system. I’d like to share a few “facts” as I see them about the American medical care system from a view you may not have considered before today.

Fact #1. There are 200,000 PAs and nurse practitioners practicing “medicine” today, all of…

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 A physician assistant writes to the doctors of America

I’m a physician assistant, having graduated from PA school over thirty-six years ago. There is angst in my profession, but many PAs don’t openly voice it. I felt compelled to write to you because I still believe in my profession, and I believe in yours, as well.

American Academy of Physician Assistants

AAPA is the only national professional association that represents all PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the armed forces, and the federal services. AAPA provides comprehensive support and advocacy for physician assistants so that they may, in turn, provide patients with increased access to quality, cost-effective health care.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is dedicated to serving the interest of the public. We do so with a passionate belief that certified physician assistants are essential members of the health care delivery team who provide millions access to more affordable, high quality health care.

Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants

The mission of the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants is to promote and support the professional, clinical and personal development of physician assistants involved with emergency medicine and to advance the practice of emergency medicine.

American Academy of Nephrology Physician Assistants

The American Academy of Nephrology Physician Assistants is a non-profit organization founded in 1997. Our purpose is to support the professional growth, development, training, education and networking of PA's within the specialty practice of nephrology.

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants

We are the leading support organization for surgical PAs in all operative settings who seek to better their careers, their professions and the quality of patient care. AASPA supports the surgical PA profession by addressing the needs of its membership, by marketing the profession, offering quality cost-effective CME, assisting with professional issues and providing a forum for networking and the exchange of ideas.

Association of Neurosurgical Physician Assistants

ANSPA highlights the concept of the Physician Assistant in the medical community, specifically in the subspecialties of neurological surgery and neurology. It also promotes, develops, and maintains liaison relationship with physician specialty organizations '' American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

We are the premiere organization representing the interests of Cardiovascular, Thoracic, and Critical Care Surgical Physician Assistants.

Association of Physician Assistants In Psychiatry

The Association of Physician Assistants In Psychiatry is a nonprofit organization of Physican Assistants who work in the area of mental health care. The APAP is the only officially recognized association for PA's in psychiatry and mental health by the American Academy of Physician Assistant.

Association of Physicians Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology

The mission of APAOG is to improve the health care of women by supporting physician/PA teams who provide cost effective, quality care to female patients and by promoting a network of communication and education between providers dedicated to women's health.

California Academy of Physician Assistants

The Mission of the California Academy of Physician Assistants is to represent and serve PAs statewide. As an advocate of its members for quality healthcare and for their valued, unique alliance with supervising physicians, CAPA will enhance, educate and empower physician assistants for the ultimate benefit of their patients.

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

The Canadian Association of Physician Assistants mission: to foster the development of the Physician-Physician Assistant model; to ensure quality care for Canadians; and improve access to that quality medical care.

Physician Assistant Education Association

PAEA's mission is to pursue excellence, foster faculty development, advance the body of knowledge that defines quality education and patient-centered care, and promote diversity in all aspects of physician assistant education.

Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery

PAOS is dedicated to providing high quality programs to support its members in achieving a high level of knowledge in musculoskeletal health care through the physician/physician assistant team concept. The website has links to relevant orthopaedic websites, legislative updates, and job opportunities.

Society of Air Force Physician Assistants

SAFPA serves the needs of active duty, retired, and reserve Air Force physician assistants.

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

With over 1200 members, SPDA provides information to both PAs and dermatologists. PAs can connect through a discussion forum while dermatologists can learn about the role of PAs . A links section includes the Pennsylvania Dermatology Physician Assistant organization which was established in 2005.

Society of PAs in Family Medicine

SPAFM is organized for the purpose of ensuring the professional growth and excellence, and recognition of PAs in family medicine and to support their efforts to enable them to improve the quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered health care.

Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

SPAO-HNS is the official specialty organization for Physician Assistants in ENT and is recognized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. The goal of SPAO-HNS is to promote the growth and development of Physician Assistants in the ENT field. This non-profit organization was founded in 1991 and is operated exclusively for the educational and scientific benefit of its members.

Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology

SPAR strives to serve the needs of PAs and PA Students whose specialty is Rheumatology. SPAR''s mission is to enhance the health and well being of persons with Rheumatological disorders through the representation and advancement of PA/physician teams.

Urological Association of Physicians Assistants

The UAPA is the only urology-specific organization recognized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. It is affiliated with the AAPA and the American Urological Association in efforts to keep the interests and concerns of physician assistants addressed.

Veterans Caucus

The Caucus represents Physician Assistants (PAs) who are veterans of the Uniformed Services. Many of our members continue to serve our country in the active, reserve or guard components. We also have many affiliate (non-military) members who also support our goals.

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