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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.

09/18/2025

Grant writing can be challenging for both new and experienced researchers. This session will highlight frequent pitfalls in grant writing such as unclear objectives, unrealistic timelines, and budget misalignment and provide practical strategies to help researchers strengthen their proposals and increase their chances of funding success.

At the end of this session with Dr. Chris Gillette, participants will be able to:
• Discuss common mistakes in grant writing
• Explain importance of having the methodology worked out before submitting
• Review importance of having adequate faculty to assist with grants

Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/LMvU50WYYvu

09/17/2025

Can art therapy enhance PA education? In this article, the authors used art therapy to explore stressors and coping strategies for medical professionals to reduce burnout and enhance social-emotional awareness in patient care.

https://ow.ly/t5Rp50WYa7m

09/16/2025

One day left to register! Two of our five workshops still have openings. Secure your spot now.

Program Directors 101 (October 6-8)

Designed for program directors and associate directors with fewer than two years of experience, this intensive workshop enhances leadership skills and knowledge essential for guiding your program, students, and faculty toward excellence.

Recruitment Essentials: Innovative Strategies for Student Recruitment (October 7-8)

This interactive workshop guides PA educators, admissions professionals, and institutional leaders through strategic recruitment approaches aligned with program mission and admissions goals.

Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/ls4m50WXFrR

09/15/2025

Since 2019, the number of Hispanic PA CASPA matriculants has increased by 76.2%, reflecting a steady rise in representation within the profession. While overall PA program enrollment has also expanded during this time, Hispanic students have maintained a steady upward trend in representation—making up 12.9% of all matriculants in 2023–2024, up from 9.6% in 2019-2020.

This growth is crucial as Hispanic PAs play a key role in addressing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes for diverse communities. Continued recruitment, mentorship, and support efforts are essential to sustaining this momentum.

09/11/2025

Developing a research budget can be one of the most challenging aspects of grant writing, especially for new researchers who may be unsure where to begin or what to include.

In this session, PAEA Chief Data Officer and Principal Psychometrician Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, will provide an overview of the fundamental components of a basic research budget and offer practical guidance to help researchers create accurate, realistic, and fundable budgets.

Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/suCp50WS7R2

09/09/2025

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, dive into the challenges PA faculty face when it comes to publishing research. They’re joined by Amy Roberts, PhD, MS, PA-C, of Hofstra Northwell and Mirela Bruza-Augatis, PhD, MS, PA-C, of Seton Hall University to discuss their recent study on the issue.

Together, they unpack findings from the 2019 PA Education Association faculty and director dataset, revealing how factors such as tenure-track status, academic rank, advanced degrees, and research funding influence productivity. The conversation highlights the toll of heavy teaching, clinical, and service responsibilities on motivation and burnout.

Listen & subscribe: https://ow.ly/1ZQU50WU33I

09/08/2025

2025 Workshop registration closes next week! This is your last chance to secure your spot. We still have space in our Program Directors 101 (October 6-8) and Recruitment Essentials (October 7-8) workshops in San Diego.

PD101 focuses on the enhancement of participants’ knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership, innovation, and excellence in PA education through dynamic sessions.

Recruitment Essentials explores strategic approaches to recruiting future PA students. Designed for PA educators, admissions and enrollment professionals, institutional leadership, and staff involved in outreach and enrollment, the workshop will guide participants through aligning recruitment strategies with their program’s mission and goals.

Learn more about these workshops and register today! https://ow.ly/bZqC50WS7x2

09/06/2025

In the next session of our scholarship webinar series, Mirela Bruza-Augatis, PhD, MS, PA-C, will dive into the importance of having a sound methodology when writing a grant. Even the best research ideas can fall short if the proposed methodology isn’t feasible.

This webinar will highlight how to design a strong methodology that not only aligns with your research questions, but also strengthens your overall proposal.

Register here: https://ow.ly/NteF50WS55W

09/02/2025

In this episode, host Emma Sellers, MS, talks with Tyler Smith, MPH, PAEA chief policy officer, about the many pathways to financing PA education. Smith breaks down federal student loan options, including unsubsidized Stafford Loans and Grad PLUS loans, alongside private lending alternatives. He also explores recent changes in PA education funding, key advocacy initiatives, and the role of programs like the National Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Throughout the conversation, Smith emphasizes the power of grassroots advocacy and how sharing personal stories can shape meaningful policy change.

Listen & subscribe: https://ow.ly/hwMp50WPPCV

This episode is sponsored by the University of Saint Francis and its online Doctor of Medical Science Degree.

08/30/2025

Join us for the second session of our Scholarship Webinar Series, "Publishing a Manuscript When You Are Not a Researcher," to help you understand which sections of JPAE welcome submissions from non-researchers.

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify feature sections in JPAE
- Review guidelines for each section
- Discuss common topics of interest based on recent reader research

Learn more & register to join us on September 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET: https://ow.ly/qgX950WOl9t

08/28/2025

Laurel Braitman, PhD, will be joining us in San Diego as a 2025 Education Forum featured keynote speaker on Friday, October 10! Dr. Braitman's session, "The Power of Storytelling on Mental Health," draws from her work with students, clinicians, and frontline workers to share practical tools and insights to help you create connection and meaning in your work.

Learn more & register now: https://2025paeaforum.eventscribe.net/index.asp

08/27/2025

Check out the September 2025 issue of JPAE, now available online.

https://ow.ly/pjRf50WMXjr

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