Catalog

The important role of PAs in patient care continues to grow. Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic inflammatory diseases that can substantially undermine the functional abilities and quality of life of affected individuals. Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States, affecting more than 8 million Americans. The most common subtype is plaque psoriasis, which accounts for 80% to 90% of cases. Patients with psoriasis may find it difficult to perform usual activities of daily living, particularly when psoriatic lesions are present on the hands and feet. In spite of the marked impact of psoriasis and PsA on patients’ lives, these conditions continue to be underdiagnosed and undertreated. PAs have pivotal opportunities to improve the care of patients with psoriasis and PsA through improved knowledge of clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and management of comorbidities.

Multiple myeloma remains an incurable disease, characterized by high relapse rates and a disproportionate impact on patients of African ancestry. Emerging B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) offer promising therapeutic potential in addressing this challenging landscape. This series features interactive cases led by expert faculty. Developed by Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine in collaboration with the American Academy of Physician Associates, the Association of PAs in Oncology, HealthTree Foundation, and Med-IQ.

The CDC estimates that the proportion of U.S. antibiotic prescribing by PAs and NPs has doubled in less than a decade, today representing about two out of five antibiotic prescriptions. Improving outpatient antibiotic use is critical to combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. PAs can facilitate and lead improvements in antibiotic prescribing through identifying high-priority conditions, setting standards for antibiotic prescribing, and by implementing evidence-based frameworks for quality improvement such as CDC’s Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship. This presentation will share the latest data from CDC on PA and NP antibiotic prescribing, describe a systematic approach to identifying high-priority conditions for improvement, review evidence-based strategies for improving outpatient antibiotic use, and review common myths about outpatient antibiotic use.

Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) on Demand 2025 includes recorded content from the 2025 Leadership and Advocacy Summit that you can access online anytime. LAS on Demand is designed to expand your approach to leadership and advocacy for the PA profession through sessions highlighting legislative trends, licensure compacts, reimbursement modernization, and storytelling for effective advocacy. Learn how to strengthen your impact, lead with purpose, and shape the future of the PA profession at every level.

Happy PA Week! Celebrate with AAPA President Todd Pickard as he shares how PAs make connections and relationships that drive forward access, quality, innovation, advocacy, and ultimately patient care. We will learn about our professions' advances over the past year and get a sneak peak at what is to come.

This session equips PAs in OB/GYN settings with essential knowledge on HIV screening, prevention, and treatment, emphasizing the importance of routine opt-out testing and familiarity with key medications.

This course explores the historical exclusion of women from medical research and its lasting impact on healthcare outcomes. Learners will examine key milestones, ongoing disparities, and strategies for advancing equity in clinical trials and medical education.

In this episode of the APAOG podcast, host Morgan Bechtel kicks off season four with an in-depth exploration of pelvic organ prolapse—a condition affecting millions of women but often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Listeners will learn about the anatomy of the pelvic floor, the different types and risk factors for prolapse, and how to recognize and diagnose this condition in clinical practice. The episode also covers a range of treatment options, from pelvic floor therapy and pessaries to surgical procedures, empowering both providers and patients to make informed decisions and improve quality of life.

In this episode of the APAOG podcast, host Morgan Bechtel kicks off season four with an in-depth exploration of pelvic organ prolapse—a condition affecting millions of women but often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Listeners will learn about the anatomy of the pelvic floor, the different types and risk factors for prolapse, and how to recognize and diagnose this condition in clinical practice. The episode also covers a range of treatment options, from pelvic floor therapy and pessaries to surgical procedures, empowering both providers and patients to make informed decisions and improve quality of life.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the physiologic changes that occur during singleton pregnancy. PAs will explore adaptations across endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, renal, and musculoskeletal systems to better understand and support pregnant patients.