Welcome to the 2026-2027 ConnAPA Board of Directors!

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ConnAPA is excited to welcome our 2026-2027 Board of Directors and looks forward to another year of advancing and supporting the PA profession across Connecticut. President: Nicholas PatinoPresident-Elect: Shilpa MistryImmediate […]

ConnAPA Student Day 2026: Brings Together Connecticut’s Future PAs

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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 […]

CT Delegates Participate in AAPA’s House of Delegates 2026

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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 […]

From Around the Programs

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Cohort 2026 officially graduated on May 2, 2026. They are all taking the PANCE and are excited to begin their transition to clinical practice and start their new jobs as […]

2026 PA Student of the Year: Campbell Pagel

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Campbell Pagel, PA-S Campbell Pagel is an extraordinary individual whose kindness, leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to service exemplify the highest ideals of the Physician Assistant/Associate profession. Campbell is consistently […]

2026 PA of the Year: Sandy Narciso-Owen

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Sandy Narciso-Owen M.S., M.S.P.A.S., PA-C Sandy Narciso-Owen has been a pediatric PA, for over 15 years in CT both inpatient and outpatient, and a ConnAPA member. As a dedicated and […]

CT PA Foundation Update

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On November 6th, we held our first Lucky Strike Bowling Fundraiser at the University of Bridgeport’s amazing bowling lanes!  The event featured pizza, trophies, excellent bowling, music and very impressive costumes making […]

AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit

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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 […]

Are you interested in being a larger part of ConnAPA??

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ConnAPA election applications are now open! Positions open this year include: More information and the link to apply is here. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on March 1st.

PA and PA Student of the Year Nominations Open!

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Do you know a PA or PA Student that deserves recognition for all of the great ways they go above and beyond to support the profession and community? Then nominate […]