Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Canadian Association of Physician Assistants - L'Association canadienne des adjoints au médecin

The Canadian Association of Physician Assistants is a nationally incorporated bilingual professional association that advocates on behalf of its members at the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors which represents Physicians Assistants (PA), PA students, and other members across Canada and internationally. CAPA has members in all national regions as well as the Canadian Armed Forces sharing a desire to help develop Canadian health care, and to advocate for the professions’ model of cooperative, collaborative, patient centered quality health care. L'Association canadienne des adjoints au médecin est une association professionnelle bilingue, constituée à l'échelle nationale, qui défend les intérêts de ses membres , sous la direction d'un conseil d'administration bénévole représentant des adjoints au médecin, des adjoints au médecin étudiants et d'autres membres partout au Canada et à l'étranger. Nos membres, qui représentent toutes les régions du pays et les Forces canadiennes, partagent un même désir d'aider à développer les soins de santé au Canada et de promouvoir le modèle de notre profession : des soins de santé de qualité axés sur la coopération, la collaboration et le patient.

10/09/2025

🎙️ “Every doctor and every healthcare team deserves a PA.”
 
Our very own Alternate Director for CAPA; Physician Assistant Ashley Milham joined The Evan Bray Show to talk about the vital role PAs play in healthcare from Canadian Forces to Regina General Hospital.
 
With Saskatchewan launching its first-ever Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, the future of healthcare just got stronger.
 
🎧 Listen in as we explore how PAs reduce wait times, support doctors, and improve patient care.
 

10/09/2025

🎙️ “Every doctor and every healthcare team deserves a PA.”

Our very own Alternate Director for CAPA; Physician Assistant Ashley Milham joined The Evan Bray Show to talk about the vital role PAs play in healthcare from Canadian Forces to Regina General Hospital.

With Saskatchewan launching its first-ever Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, the future of healthcare just got stronger.

🎧 Listen in as we explore how PAs reduce wait times, support doctors, and improve patient care.

📆 One month away from the biggest PA event of the year!   A New Era For Canadian PAs.This is your chance to Meet your pe...
10/06/2025

📆 One month away from the biggest PA event of the year! A New Era For Canadian PAs.
This is your chance to Meet your peers, gain new insights with CPD Credits, and celebrate the power of PAs in Canada.
🏔️ Calgary,Alberta: November 6–8.
🎟️ Register now before it’s too late, https://capa-acam.ca/capa2025/registration

🟧 National Day for Truth and ReconciliationEvery Child Matters. On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we hon...
09/30/2025

🟧 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Every Child Matters.
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and remember the children who never returned home.
🟧 Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

Chaque enfant compte.
En cette Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, nous rendons hommage aux Survivants des pensionnats, à leurs familles et à leurs communautés, et nous nous souvenons des enfants qui n'ont jamais pu retourner chez eux.

CAPA 2025 EARLYBIRD PRICING ENDS TODAY!Earlybird ends at 11:59pm est September 15.Register today and pay later to lock i...
09/15/2025

CAPA 2025 EARLYBIRD PRICING ENDS TODAY!
Earlybird ends at 11:59pm est September 15.

Register today and pay later to lock in the earlybird discount for the only national conference for Physician Assistants (PAs) in Canada, from November 6-8 in Calgary, Alberta at The Westin Calgary.

www.capa-acam.ca/capa2025

09/12/2025

University of Saskatchwen physician assistant program expected to ease doctor shortage

A milestone for the Physician Assistant profession in Canada.The University of Saskatchewan  has welcomed its first clas...
09/11/2025

A milestone for the Physician Assistant profession in Canada.The University of Saskatchewan has welcomed its first class of Physician Assistant Studies students, marking an important step forward in strengthening healthcare and expanding access to care across the country.



Photo Credits: CBC/Don Somers | Read more at https://www.google.com/search?q=usask+pa+program+cbc&client=safari&sca_esv=cb1e697b99ad7555&rls=en&prmd=ivns&sxsrf=AE3TifPM97D_u9XuzGkX8_DaeG03fR3i9Q:1757630899174&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiP1ZCr5dGPAxVpCjQIHXj3J-gQ0pQJegQIBxAF&biw=1470&bih=840&dpr=2

09/08/2025

🚨 Early Bird Deadline Approaching! 🩺

Join us for CAPA 2025! A national gathering of PAs, students, and healthcare leaders, happening November 6–8 in Calgary.

Earn up to 31 CPD credits, attend hands-on workshops, and explore new career paths at our National PA Job Fair.

Register before September 15 to lock in the best rate (and pay later!).

➡️ https://capa-acam.ca/capa2025

CAPA 2025 Presents : POCUS ( Point Of Care Ultrasound) Workshop by: POCUSMED.Gain hands-on experience with Point-of-Care...
08/29/2025

CAPA 2025 Presents : POCUS ( Point Of Care Ultrasound) Workshop by: POCUSMED.

Gain hands-on experience with Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and learn how to elevate your diagnostic skills in real time, at this full day workshop at CAPA 2025

On November 6th, 2025 | The Westin Calgary

Register at capa-acam.ca/capa2025

Are you a U.S.-trained Physician Assistant (PA) now working in Canada? McMaster University invites you to take part in a...
08/22/2025

Are you a U.S.-trained Physician Assistant (PA) now working in Canada? McMaster University invites you to take part in an important research study exploring the unique experiences of PAs like you who have made the transition to practice in the Canadian healthcare system.

About the Study

Led by Dr. Kristen Burrows from the McMaster PA Education Program, this study aims to better understand:

Your motivations for moving to Canada.
Career and regulatory challenges you’ve faced.
Cultural and professional adjustments.
Supports that have helped you along the way.

What’s Involved?
✔ A 20-minute online questionnaire
✔ A 30–45 minute virtual interview (via Zoom or phone)
Your participation will contribute to improving future recruitment, onboarding, and support systems for U.S.-trained PAs in Canada.

Ready to Participate?
Please email Dr. Kristen Burrows at burrowk@mcmaster.ca to receive the full information and consent form. All responses will be kept confidential.

Go beyond the basics. Master wound care assessment, I&D techniques, and advanced dressing strategies to optimize long-te...
08/15/2025

Go beyond the basics. Master wound care assessment, I&D techniques, and advanced dressing strategies to optimize long-term outcomes. Join us at CAPA 2025
Workshop: Wound Care & Long-Term Management

🎫 First 10 tickets are only $29 , Register now at https://capa-acam.ca/capa2025/

📆 The Westin Calgary | Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

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