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  • 2025 PA Student of the Year: Courtney Litts

    As a student at the University of Saint Joseph PA Studies Program, Courtney Litts has demonstrated exemplary dedication to the PA Profession and a commitment to service in the community. Over the past two years, Courtney established herself as a leader amongst her peers as the USJ Class of 2025…

  • 2025 PA of the Year: Jason Prevelige

    Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA has devoted his career to serving and advocating for the physician associate (PA) profession both locally and nationally. His leadership spans numerous roles, including serving two terms as President of the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates (ConnAPA), contributing to multiple ConnAPA committees, and holding…

  • Thank you, Bill Kohlhepp

    About the Connecticut Medical Examining Board The role of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board (CMEB) is somewhat limited as compared to other state boards. The board’s functions primarily as a disciplinary body for MDs, DOs, and PAs.  Most of the regulatory functions usually associated with a medical board are performed…

  • Quarterly Legislative Report

    Prepared by Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, Legislative Committee Chair The 2025 legislative session is shaping up to be a busy one. Only one month in and there are hundreds of bills that have been submitted for consideration. The Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates has been hard at work monitoring…

  • ConnAPA Toiletry Drive Recap: A Student-Led Philanthropic Effort

    By Courtney Litts, PA-S ‘25 Service to the community is a value held at the center of the PA profession. Every year the ConnAPA Student Committee seeks to honor this commitment by hosting an annual philanthropic effort. In recent years, the student representatives have hosted impactful food and toy drives.…

  • 50 Years of ConnAPA

    ConnAPA Celebrates 50 Years of Advocacy and Excellence! For half a century, the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates has been a steadfast advocate for PAs, working to advance the profession and improve healthcare for patients across the state. Since our founding in 1975, we have championed legislative changes, expanded practice…