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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.

This educational presentation designed to simplify electrocardiogram interpretation for clinicians outside of cardiology. It introduces the basics of cardiac conduction, lead placement, and axis interpretation, while guiding learners through rhythm identification, rate calculation, and recognition of common arrhythmias. The session highlights key diagnostic patterns such as AV blocks, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and ST-segment changes in acute coronary syndromes. With practical examples and clear explanations, it equips providers with foundational tools to confidently approach EKGs in clinical practice.

In the age of antibiotic stewardship, "red ears" in children and ear pain in adults are often over diagnosed as otitis media and antibiotics are still prescribed by default. This presentation discusses many of the different (and sometimes more common) causes of these presentations and recommendations on what to do about them from an ENT perspective.

No matter the specialty, everyone has had an anxious patient in their practice. Anxiety in patients can lead to worse health outcomes, less adherence, and comorbid health conditions. The WHO has targeted anxiety and panic disorders as priority conditions due to their negative impact on health. But if psychiatry or behavioral health is hard to access in your area, how can you make an impact? This presentation aims to give practical interventions to assist non-psychiatry providers in implementing interventions to assist their patients. Case studies, data, and sample treatment plans to empower PAs in anxiety treatment are included.

As we look to reverse the surge of overdose deaths in the U.S., and with relaxed regulations for prescribing buprenorphine, more patients are initiating treatment with buprenorphine products. Buprenorphine Precipitated Opioid Withdrawal (BPOW) is the primary concern with the initiation of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid withdrawal. With knowledge of the treatment of this rare syndrome in your back pocket, you can better prepare yourself and your patient for this potential complication. We will review cases, ranging from simple precipitated withdrawal to complex cases. We will review a simple ED guideline and discuss adjunct medications. We will engage in a small interactive session to interact with participants and discuss management of BPOW in the ED and hospital setting.

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.