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The Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants serves the needs of PAs and PA Students who work or reside in the state of Virginia. VAPA’s Web site serves its members and the public by providing a forum for services and ideas designed to strengthen and promote the PA profession throughout Virginia. MORE....

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Announcements

Virginia Department of Health Professions – Update: Fungal Infections Associated With Contaminated Product

Save the date:
White Coats on Call, Richmond – Check out the Legislative tab for 2013 issues.

April 6 - Shenandoah University PA Program’s 8th Annual Gala & Silent Auction
May 3-5 – Virginia Orthopaedic Society, Washington DC: http://www.vos.org/meetings.iphtml
May 25-29 – AAPA Annual Conference, Washington DC: www.pastakewashington.org
July21-26 – VAPA Summer CME in Virginia Beach, VA

Happy Spring! Please be sure to register for the upcoming Summer CME Conference in Virginia Beach July 21-26. This popular venue offers terrific CME and PA networking. Do not hesitate, register now. Also consider a PA who has made a significant contribution to the PA profession over the past year for the VAPA Annual Awards. These honors will be presented during the conference. See the banner for the link to the simple nomination forms.

VAPA advocates for all Virginia PAs, keeping you apprised of changing regulations. Be first to know about legislative successes! Maintain your professional investment and show your support with membership. It is never too late to renew membership! Simply click on the link in the column on the left to renew or join.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new CME requirements, and what do they mean to me?
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I am moving to Virginia. How can I obtain an application for a license and how long does the process take?
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VAPA has never done anything for me. Why should I join/renew my membership now?
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Who should attend White Coats On Call?
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How many PAs can a Virginia physician supervise?
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HHS Grants to help veterans get jobs as physician assistants

Can a physician assistant sign a DNR form?
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Incident-to billing is very confusing. Can you please explain it again?
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Carilion Clinic Announces Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Carilion Clinic is proud to offer a one-year emergency medicine (EM) fellowship for physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), providing specialized experience and training in conjunction with its EM physician residency program. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners committed to excellence in emergency medicine will benefit from outstanding didactic and clinical opportunities, skills workshops, and the mentorship of residency-trained, board-certified emergency physicians fully supportive of PAs and NPs, as well as EM PA and NP faculty.

For more information, visit: www.carilionclinic.org/Carilion/EM_Fellowship