ConnAPA Announces PA of the Year at Virtual Charter Oak Conference

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ConnAPA is pleased to congratulate the winner of the 2021 PA of the Year Award: Will Cushing, PA

ConnAPA awarded Will Cushing, Executive Director of Hospitalist Services at Yale New Haven Hospital the distinguished PA of the Year Award. William joined the Yale Team in 2002 and has been an exemplary leader. Colleagues shared his enthusiasm and genuine spirit is truly infectious.

He has worked to bring Advance Practice Providers together to have a voice and seat at the table. He also leads the newly formed Advanced Practice Executive Council at Yale which helps drive policy changes and practice regulations for Medical Staff.

Over the past year during the COVID crisis, he led his team of hospitalist PAs with transparent communication and helped lead the inpatient response for the Yale New Haven Health system.

Congratulations to William on this well deserved award!”

“I would like to thank ConnAPA leadership for their continued advocacy for the PA profession. As someone who has practiced in Connecticut for my entire career, this recognition is incredibly meaningful. It is a privilege to be part of the PA community whose professionalism and expertise has been highlighted during the COVID pandemic.”