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This case-based self-assessment activity outlines the evaluation and treatment of extremity injury, plus new clinical and technical skills to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients with upper and/or lower extremity trauma. This CME expires December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM EST. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) Self-Assessment 2025 is a collaboration between AAPA and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS).

Stepping into your first PA role is an exciting milestone, but how do you also step into leadership early in your career? In this episode of Ready, Set, Practice, we’re joined by Clair Kuriakose, MBA, PA-C, FACHE, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at Stanford Health Care. Clair shares insights on what it means to be a clinical leader, how to advocate for yourself and your patients, and ways to navigate professional challenges — including what to do when you’re told “no.” We’ll also explore opportunities for mentorship, career advancement, and lifelong learning, plus practical strategies to prevent burnout and maintain wellness in a demanding field. Whether you're a new PA or planning your next career move, this episode will help you step up, take charge, and shape your future in the profession With an MBA from the University of Houston and a Lean Six Sigma green belt, PA Kuriakose has led performance improvement initiatives and served as the executive director of advanced practice since 2017. Clair is passionate about the value advanced practice providers bring to healthcare and enjoys collaborating with APP teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Research in Action 2025 features newly recorded sessions from the AAPA 2025 Annual Conference and offers up to 13.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. This enduring material highlights original research focused on the PA profession and workforce, with content tailored for clinicians, educators, and emerging leaders. This year’s sessions explore timely and impactful topics, including workforce demand in response to scope of practice reforms, gender disparities in career advancement, PA leadership models, the integration of AI in diagnostic training, and strategies to improve care for women with gestational diabetes. Learners will engage with data-driven insights and actionable recommendations designed to inform practice, policy, and professional development.