Minnesota Academy of PAs

Minnesota Academy of PAs Supporting PA growth, education, and excellence across Minnesota.

Meet one of the First-Year Student Representatives on the MAPA Board: Kjersten Larsen, a first-year student representati...
12/29/2025

Meet one of the First-Year Student Representatives on the MAPA Board: Kjersten Larsen, a first-year student representative from the Bethel University PA Program.

12/28/2025

What is MAPA Social Media Ambassador, Elise, most excited for at the 2026 Student Summit? Hopefully another win & the chance to keep the Golden Stethoscope for the Mayo PA Program at the Challenge Bowl! 👩‍🏫🩺🧠

Sign up for the Student Summit via the link in our bio today!!

🖤❤️💚 Happy Kwanzaa from the Minnesota Academy of PAs! 🖤❤️💚 As we honor the seven days of Kwanzaa, we celebrate the rich ...
12/26/2025

🖤❤️💚 Happy Kwanzaa from the Minnesota Academy of PAs! 🖤❤️💚 As we honor the seven days of Kwanzaa, we celebrate the rich traditions, cultural heritage, and guiding principles that uplift communities - unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. To all who observe, may this season bring you connection, reflection, and renewed strength. We are grateful for the many ways PAs and PA students enrich our healthcare community through these values each day. Warm wishes for a meaningful and joyful Kwanzaa.

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Minnesota Academy of PAs! 🎄 As we celebrate this season of joy and reflection, we extend our ...
12/24/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Minnesota Academy of PAs! 🎄 As we celebrate this season of joy and reflection, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Minnesota’s PA community. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to serving others embody the true spirit of Christmas. May this blessed season bring you peace, hope, and time to gather with those who matter most. Thank you for all you do to care for patients and strengthen healthcare across our state.

MAPA congratulates Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C (M Health Fairview) and Danielle Rollmann O'laughlin, PA-C, MS (Mayo Cli...
12/23/2025

MAPA congratulates Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C (M Health Fairview) and Danielle Rollmann O'laughlin, PA-C, MS (Mayo Clinic) on their recent research publication, “Dermoscopy Education: Association With Skin Lesion Evaluation Confidence Among Physician Associate/Assistant Students,” published in the Journal of Physician Assistant Education. Hayden shared, “This project reflects a tremendous amount of hard work by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of dermatology experts and was made possible through the AAPA–PAEA Research Fellowship.”

Meet Kelsey Henningson-Kaye, a dedicated rural medicine PA with a truly broad scope of practice. She provides care acros...
12/22/2025

Meet Kelsey Henningson-Kaye, a dedicated rural medicine PA with a truly broad scope of practice. She provides care across the outpatient clinic, emergency department, and a school-based clinic serving preK–12 students. Kelsey is also the co-owner of Lakeshine Med Spa, where she offers aesthetic services and leads a growing team. She brings over 15 years of family medicine experience and holds advanced certifications including ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and NRP. We are excited to welcome Kelsey as a panelist at our Student Summit!

Meet Faith Dammann Schlicht, PA-C, MAPA Social Media & Marketing Co-Chair. Faith is a 2019 graduate of St. Catherine Uni...
12/22/2025

Meet Faith Dammann Schlicht, PA-C, MAPA Social Media & Marketing Co-Chair. Faith is a 2019 graduate of St. Catherine University and a dedicated provider in Cardiology. CentraCare

Mark your calendars: MAPA’s Day on the Hill will take place March 3, 2026! Join your fellow Minnesota PAs as we advocate...
12/22/2025

Mark your calendars: MAPA’s Day on the Hill will take place March 3, 2026! Join your fellow Minnesota PAs as we advocate for our profession and the patients we serve. Plan ahead - your presence matters!

MAPA congratulates Brian Burroughs, MSPAS, PA-C, AQH, BC-ADM, CDCES, CHC, (Mayo Clinic Health System) on his appointment...
12/20/2025

MAPA congratulates Brian Burroughs, MSPAS, PA-C, AQH, BC-ADM, CDCES, CHC, (Mayo Clinic Health System) on his appointment as the AAPA representative to the American Diabetes Association’s Primary Care Council.
Brian shared, “Diabetes care has long been a passion of mine, and I believe that the best outcomes come from strong interdisciplinary collaboration. In this role, I look forward to advocating for primary care perspectives, fostering teamwork across healthcare disciplines, and helping shape strategies that improve prevention, management, and patient-centered care for people living with diabetes.”
“I am deeply grateful to AAPA leadership for this opportunity and to the mentors and colleagues who have supported me along the way.”

Launch your career with a 2026 APC Fellowship!HealthPartners is now accepting applications forAdvanced Practice Clinicia...
12/19/2025

Launch your career with a 2026 APC Fellowship!
HealthPartners is now accepting applications for
Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowships.

At the Minnesota Academy of PAs, we want to remind you that you’re not alone, and support is available. Common signs of ...
12/19/2025

At the Minnesota Academy of PAs, we want to remind you that you’re not alone, and support is available. Common signs of SAD include: • Low energy or fatigue • Changes in sleep or appetite • Difficulty concentrating • Feeling down or hopeless • Loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy If these symptoms sound familiar, talk with your PA or other healthcare provider. Evidence-based options, like light therapy, counseling, vitamin D evaluation, and medication, can make a real difference. Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.

12/18/2025

Learn about the importance of toy safety from Emergency Medicine PA Jody Sherman.

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