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  • From Around the Programs

    By Student Representative Emily Uus, PA-S Cohort 2025 is now in their final semester of PA school! They are starting off with clinical rotation 8 of 9. After rotations end they will be gearing up for graduation with End of Curriculum exams, the Graduate Logistics course, Capstone presentations, and more.…

  • Applications for ConnAPA Elections Now Open!

    Are you interested in making an impact for our profession? Consider being involved! Learn more here!

  • Quarterly Message from the President

    Dear Colleagues, As mentioned in our previous newsletter, ConnAPA’s mission this year is centered on unity. In 2025, we have a very special reason to celebrate: it marks the 50th anniversary of the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates! I can think of no better way to continue our work of…

  • On the Importance of Baseline, From a Hospitalist PA

    Originally published Spring Newsletter 2023. Written by Nick Patino, PA-C, Director At Large. From the very moment a patient is admitted to a Hospitalist service, preparation for discharge begins. Stabilizing the patient to the point where they can be discharged from the hospital is the main goal of any hospitalist…

  • Precepting—You can do it!

    Originally published Winter Newsletter 2024. Written by Deb Cooke, PA-C. Precepting a student seems like a challenge in an already strained system.  Often, we feel there is not enough time, our patients are too difficult, or we worry we aren’t a good teacher.  On top of it, we undoubtedly feel…

  • Recipe for Success in Precepting Physician Assistant (PA) Students

    Originally published Summer Newsletter 2024. Written by Dennis Brown, DrPH, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA & Alec Williams, MHS, PA-C. The future of the PA Profession is in the hands of all PAs, beyond being an active member of the professional societies that represent and champion modernization of the PA practice, we…

  • Empowering Healthcare through Expertise: The Crucial Role of Physician Assistants in Healthcare Informatics and Data Analytics

    Originally published Fall Newsletter 2023. Written by Mike Russo, PA-C, ConnAPA Director At Large. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology and data-driven decision-making has become paramount. Amid this digital transformation, PAs are emerging as key players in healthcare informatics and data analytics, contributing significantly to…

  • Summer Vibes

    Previously published. Written by Shilpa Mistry MHS, PA-C. It’s August and you have a 70-year-old patient admitted to your service with mild erythema and purulent drainage from a small leg wound with ongoing fevers at home. The patient reports swimming outdoors in a local pond, and to you this sounds…

  • Over-the-Counter Birth Control Approval

    Originally published Summer Newsletter 2023. Written by Cayla Daniele, PA-C. On average, women plan to only have two children in their lifetime, which typically encompasses about 3 years with pregnancy and postpartum periods.1 This means they will spend roughly three decades trying to prevent pregnancy during their reproductive years.1 Half…