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🌟 Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 🌟 The African Heritage PA Caucus is excited to announce the Prentiss L. Harrison Memorial Scholarship—a chance to support PA students who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to healthcare. 🩺 Named in honor of Prentiss L. Harrison, the first African American PA, this scholarship celebrates diversity and excellence in the PA profession. 📅 Application Deadline: February 1, 2025 📍 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eH4NwWgn Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to advance your journey in healthcare! Please share with your network! #PAStudents #ScholarshipOpportunity #DiversityInMedicine #PrentissHarrisonScholarship

🌟𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐀C ‘𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!🌟⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We’re excited to continue our mission of supporting BIPOC students on their journey to becoming Physician Assistants. This year, we’re awarding 𝟓 𝐏𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 to help with educational expenses. If you’re a BIPOC student accepted to or currently attending PA school, we encourage you to apply! (𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘗𝘈𝘊 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🗓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟏/𝟐/𝟐𝟒. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/ggwb77aG To view our winners from 2023, visit: https://lnkd.in/gdDiq4gN ⁣⁣

🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with PALH! 🌟 As proud Physician Assistants for Latino Health (PALH) members, we are excited to honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities this month! From our roots in medicine, art, and education to our resilience and strength, we have undeniably impacted the world. Let’s take this time to celebrate our past and present while working together toward a healthier future for all! 💪🏽✨ #HispanicHeritageMonth #OrgulloLatino #PAForLatinoHealth #PALH #RepresentationMatters #DiversityInHealthcare #CulturalPride #AAPA #AsociadoMedicosVanMásAllá #PAsGoBeyond #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #asociadomedico #physicianassistantstudents #prepastudents #advocacy #leadership #mentorship

Join the NSBPA for our Virtual Shadowing Series featuring Natasha Hoyte CPNP-PC, MSN, MPH With a decade of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Hoyte specializes in inclusive, trauma-informed primary care for children and young adults. She began her career at federally qualified health centers in Philadelphia, PA, before moving to school-based health in New York City. Currently, she provides comprehensive clinical, sexual, and reproductive health services to middle and high school students in Harlem. Ms. Hoyte is deeply committed to serving underserved communities and reducing healthcare barriers for young people. https://lnkd.in/eDm6BRsz

PA and medical students at Florida State University College of Medicine are providing care to unsheltered individuals through the Homeless Outreach Medicine & Education Street Medicine Program. In less than two years, the program has assisted more than 500 unsheltered patients. Read more about their #healthcare model: https://bit.ly/3H8QqGb #PAsGoBeyond

🔍 Seeking Physician Assistants to Mentor for PAthways Program! I am excited to announce a unique opportunity for licensed PAs to make a lasting impact through the PAthways initiative, a program by #AAPA and the #PAFoundation, supported by a grant from Pfizer. We seek mentors to guide and inspire pre-PA students at minority-serving institutions (MSIs). About PAthways: This initiative aims to foster diversity within the PA profession by: Raising awareness and interest among early college students at MSIs. Providing mentorship and shadowing opportunities for seniors and recent graduates of color interested in pursuing PA school. Eligibility: Licensed PAs engaged in clinical practice, research, or academic placement. PAs from historically marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply. Selected mentors will receive a one-time stipend. We need 4-5 mentors near the following MSIs: Howard University (Washington, DC) Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, NC) Rutgers University-Newark (Newark, NJ) Baruch College/City University of New York (New York, NY) Learn More & Apply: Scan or click the QR code in the attached flyer. Applications are due by August 31, 2024. Feel free to email jweston@aapa.org with any questions. Let’s work together to shape the future of the PA profession! #PAthways #Mentorship #PhysicianAssistants #DiversityInHealthcare #PAFoundation #AAPA #HealthcareLeadership

Join the NSBPA for our upcoming Virtual Shadowing session on pediatrics with Mario Cruz! In this session, Dr. Cruz will present a practical, primary care approach to evaluating and treating ADHD. Participants will gain a broader understanding of pediatric behavioral health issues and leave feeling empowered. https://lnkd.in/e4m8xZDn

Don’t forget that today is the deadline to register for the PA Education Association’s Project Access Student-Led Competition! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCQjpQGv

🔍 How are you navigating and contributing to others becoming a Physician Assistant/Associate (PA)? I was honored to co-present with the incredible Dr. Ashley Vitale, DHSc, PA-C at the recent PA Focus PA Diversity Recruitment Virtual Fair, sharing insights on: 🎓 Development Through Mentorship: Enhancing Your Journey and 💡 Overcoming Pre-Professional Defeat: What to Do When Turned Down Plus, I had the pleasure of facilitating a pre-PA student chat! Other essential topics covered were: 📝 CASPA Application Tips by Jessica Scholz 🎖️ Veterans Admissions: From Combat to Classroom by Robin Schugar 📄 Creating a Resume and Elevator Pitch by Susan Eckert 🎤 Interview Tips and Prep by Diamond Means and Chiamaka Nwokeocha It's crucial for PAs to share their wisdom and stories. Let’s build a supportive pre-PA and PA community together! 🌟 Thank you PA Education Association #PAEAonline #PAFocus #PAEducation #PhysicianAssociate #PhysicianAssistant #Mentorship #ProfessionalGrowth #MedicalEducation Diamond Means Robin Schugar Read Chiamaka Nwokeocha, MPH Heather Storm, CSM, ICP-ACC