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  • 2026 PA of the Year: Sandy Narciso-Owen

    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 highly skilled Physician Associate, Mrs. Narciso-Owen has consistently exemplified excellence in clinical care, leadership, education, and advocacy for the PA…

  • CT PA Foundation Update

    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 it even more enjoyable.  We are grateful to the UB PA Program for hosting this fun and successful event. Currently,…

  • AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit

    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…

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

    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!

    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 them for PA of the Year or PA Student of the Year! Nominations are due before February 28, 2026. More…

  • Message from the President

    Dear Colleagues, As we enter this new year, I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made together and energized by the momentum we continue to build for the PA profession here in Connecticut. Your engagement, passion, and commitment have allowed ConnAPA to strengthen our voice and elevate our…

  • DESK Philanthropic Event

    For the annual philanthropic event, this year the ConnAPA Student Board partnered with New Haven’s Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) for the month of November to collect warming winter times and donate our time. Thanks to all of the support from the PA schools across the state, we were able…

  • From Around the Programs

    Cohort 2026 is in block 8, with many students working in their selected elective areas. They are excited to be graduating in May, with preparation courses planned and study plans in place for the PANCE. Cohort 2027 is entering their final semester of didactic education and is excited to mark this milestone with their…