Legislative Report

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Prepared by Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, Legislative Committee Chair 2026 was what is called a “short session,” which occurs on even years and is meant to be primarily budget […]

COC 2026: Wrap Up

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ConnAPA welcomed PAs, PA students, speakers, and healthcare partners to Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook for the 2026 Charter Oak Conference. The move to a new waterfront venue […]

ConnAPA Annual Meeting: An Evening of Recognition, Celebration, and New Beginnings

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ConnAPA’s 2026 Annual Meeting was more than an opportunity to conduct the Academy’s annual business. It was an evening to celebrate the people whose initiative, service, and leadership continue to […]

Charter Oak Conference Exhibit Sponsorships Now Open

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Join us in celebrating the 40th Annual Charter Oak Conference, taking place March 21–23, 2026, at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, CT. Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are now […]

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 […]