ConnAPA welcomed nearly 140 PA students from every PA program across Connecticut for its annual Student Day on June 13th at the University of Bridgeport! Designed to foster professional development, leadership, and networking among future colleagues, the event offered students an opportunity to learn from experienced PA leaders while building connections with peers from…
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If you have an interest in how AAPA reviews existing policies and develops new ones, then the House of Delegates (HOD) may be right up your alley! Each year during the national AAPA Conference, the HOD proposes, debates, and enacts policies that guide the AAPA and establish our profession’s official…
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Recap by Shilpa Mistry, PA-C If you haven’t attended the AAPA Leadership and Advocacy Summit, you’re missing out! This was my first time at LAS, and it was an incredible experience. AAPA organizes LAS each year to have PAs advocate by so-called “boots on the ground” method to engage with our…
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On June 7th, ConnAPA welcomed PA students from across Connecticut to our 2025 PA-Student Day, hosted this year at the Yale Physician Associate Program in New Haven. The day brought together students from all programs for a full schedule of education, networking, and fun. The morning began with breakfast and networking with…
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ConnAPA Holds Annual Meeting and Honors Leaders at 50th Anniversary Celebration Following the 50th Anniversary Dinner on June 14th, ConnAPA members gathered for the Annual Business Meeting and presentation of annual awards. The evening recognized our current leaders, honored past presidents, and celebrated the outstanding achievements of members who embody…
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On June 14, 2025, the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates gathered members, past presidents, students, and special guests for a memorable evening in celebration of ConnAPA’s 50th Anniversary. The milestone dinner honored the past five decades of advocacy, education, and leadership while looking ahead to the next 50 years of…
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Prepared by Sheyla Marranca PA-C, ConnAPA President-Elect, Chair of the Conference and Education Committee Thank you to all of those who helped to make our 38th Annual Charter Oak Conference so successful this year! Our conference took place from March 23rd through March 25th at the Mariott Mystic Hotel and Spa. We could…
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Originally published Summer Newsletter 2024. Written by Sarah Adams, PA-C, ConnAPA Immediate Past President. On September 11th almost 200 PAs, PA students, AAPA staffers and legislative champions swarmed the capital in the name of advocacy. Meetings were held across the capital with State Representatives, Senators and/or their knowledgeable staffers to…
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Originally published Spring Newsletter 2024. Written by Alexis Cardinali, PA-C. Thank you to all of those who helped to make our 37th Annual Charter Oak Conference one of our best yet! Our conference took place from March 24th through March 27th of this year. As always, we are so grateful…