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PAEA PAEA is the national organization representing physician assistant educational programs in the Unite

PAEA is the only national organization representing PA educational programs. PAEA works to ensure quality PA education through the development and distribution of educational services and products specifically geared toward meeting the emerging needs of PA programs, the PA profession, and the health care industry.

02/13/2026

Detroit Mercy PA Program is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in PA Education Award! Located in one of the nation’s most diverse cities, the program has built a student body that reflects the community it serves. 66% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and 48% of graduates go on to serve in medically underserved communities.

Detroit Mercy fosters a culture of educational excellence through initiatives like hosting youth exploration camps, offering students hands-on experiences in Health Professional Shortage areas across the state, and integrating DEI across the curriculum.

Under the leadership of faculty like Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth, PAEA/AAPA Research Fellow, Detroit Mercy is producing scholarship that challenges systemic barriers and improves recruitment and retention of underrepresented students across the profession. Congratulations to the Detroit Mercy PA Program for setting a powerful standard in PA education!

Does gender affect PA educator academic publishing? In this article, the authors explore barriers to academic publishi...
02/11/2026

Does gender affect PA educator academic publishing? In this article, the authors explore barriers to academic publishing.
https://ow.ly/Hq9I50Y4Srm

A qualitative study of Black/African American PAs who graduated between 2016 and 2021 highlights the strengths and sourc...
02/11/2026

A qualitative study of Black/African American PAs who graduated between 2016 and 2021 highlights the strengths and sources of support that contribute to their success as students.

Students indicated that mentorship and social support, strong family and community networks, and aspirational goals and commitment to patient care are strong contributors to their success. Participants described how encouragement from faculty, peers, and family members played a key role in navigating the rigor of PA education and completing their training successfully.

In recognition of , this study provides an opportunity to acknowledge the persistence and success of Black/African American PA graduates and the support systems that contributed to student achievement. In doing so, it also emphasizes the importance of supportive learning environments and structured mentorship in fostering student achievement and professional growth for all.

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, welcome Malwina Huzarska, MS, MMS, PA-...
02/10/2026

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, welcome Malwina Huzarska, MS, MMS, PA-C, director of didactic education and assistant professor, and Sarah Marsan, admissions officer, both at The George Washington University, to explore emerging research on specialization in PA education.

The conversation examines how the evolving healthcare landscape may require shifts in PA curricula to better support students and align with workforce needs. Together, they discuss the potential move from a generalist to a more specialized training model, consider the implications of curriculum changes and a possible PA doctorate pathway, and highlight the importance of continued research, collaboration, and dialogue among educators, policymakers, and students.

Listen now: https://ow.ly/ww7B50Yct5c

This episode is sponsored by Body Interact - Virtual Patients. Explore Body Interact’s new PA Virtual Simulation Catalog and see how it supports your curriculum: https://ow.ly/v84J50Yct5e.

Registration open for our Midwest Regional Education Meeting in June! This regional meeting brings together education pr...
02/04/2026

Registration open for our Midwest Regional Education Meeting in June! This regional meeting brings together education professionals from across the Midwest for focused discussion, shared learning, and practical insights you can apply immediately.

When: June 9-10, 2026
Where: Ann Arbor, MI

Early bird registration pricing available through April 2.

Learn more & secure your spot! https://ow.ly/MQSE50Y8Yvm

Do post-baccalaureate programs provide academic preparation for PA school? In this article, the authors examine the as...
02/04/2026

Do post-baccalaureate programs provide academic preparation for PA school? In this article, the authors examine the association between postbac attendance and PA program matriculation.
https://ow.ly/i6At50Y4WWH

The U.S. Department of Education has formally released a proposed rule following the RISE negotiated rulemaking sessions...
02/03/2026

The U.S. Department of Education has formally released a proposed rule following the RISE negotiated rulemaking sessions that would significantly restrict access to federal student loans for PA students and other licensed, graduate-level health professions students. This proposal implements provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) establishing new borrowing limits for graduate and professional students, with significant restrictions beyond the criteria Congress required for professional student status.

The Department is now accepting public comments, and this is a critical moment for PA educators, students, and clinical partners to raise their voices.

Learn more and submit a comment: https://ow.ly/N0Wb50Y8kY7

02/02/2026

The 2025 Clinical Education Award winner is Jennifer Guthrie, MPAS, PA-C, director of experiential education and associate professor at Butler University. For over a decade, she has consistently gone above and beyond to support students, preceptors, and the healthcare community.

Betsy Schmidt, DMS, PA-C, program director and department chair, commented, “She has created a clinical education program that not only meets standards but consistently exceeds them, leaving a lasting positive impact on students, preceptors, and the PA profession.”

Guthrie has not only sustained but expanded Butler’s network of clinical sites during a time when clinical placements are increasingly competitive. Her talent for building lasting partnerships has been instrumental to the program’s success. She has also developed robust training resources for preceptors and led impactful recognition events. Congratulations!

Does PA training in rural health areas improve the rural health workforce? In this article, the authors explore the as...
01/30/2026

Does PA training in rural health areas improve the rural health workforce? In this article, the authors explore the association between PA training site and first job location.

https://ow.ly/BItP50Y61Zb

The Call for Proposals is now open for the 2026 Education Forum, October 7-10 in Austin, TX. This is your chance to shar...
01/28/2026

The Call for Proposals is now open for the 2026 Education Forum, October 7-10 in Austin, TX. This is your chance to share your work and contribute to programming that reflects what PA educators need most.

Whether you're exploring new teaching approaches, refining clinical education practices, or tackling challenges in faculty development, your insights matter. Proposals are due by February 25, 12:00 p.m. ET.

Sessions will focus on five key areas: Clinical Education, Faculty Success, Program Assessment, Student Success, and Teaching in the 21st Century. If your work falls into one of these categories, we want to hear from you.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/nGhe50Y52qv

Does an institution’s financial stability impact PA programs? In this article, the authors investigate whether financi...
01/28/2026

Does an institution’s financial stability impact PA programs? In this article, the authors investigate whether financial stability is associated with accreditation outcomes.


https://ow.ly/HLSW50Y4s8I

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, PAEA president, sits down with Tyler Smith, MPH, chief policy officer at PAE...
01/27/2026

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, PAEA president, sits down with Tyler Smith, MPH, chief policy officer at PAEA, to unpack recent changes in federal student loan policy and what they could mean for PA education. The conversation focuses on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its introduction of new loan limits that differentiate between graduate and professional students—a shift that could significantly affect PA students’ access to financial aid.

Smith outlines PAEA’s federal advocacy efforts, explains why coordinated national advocacy matters, and walks listeners through the Department of Education’s ongoing rulemaking process. The episode underscores a critical takeaway: public engagement matters. With a forthcoming comment period on the proposed regulations, the discussion highlights why input from educators, students, and stakeholders is essential to shaping the final outcome.

Listen & subscribe: https://ow.ly/haCc50Y4rYw

This episode is sponsored by PA Excel. For more information, visit them online at https://ow.ly/tteW50Y4rYs.

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