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Exploring the Booming Growth of PAs: Insights from NCCPA's 2024 Report Dec 02, 2025

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Join us as we delve into the latest NCCPA report revealing a surge in newly certified PAs in 2024. Discover the factors driving this growth, the promising job market, and high satisfaction rates among PAs. Learn how educational rigor and expanding opportunities are shaping the future of healthcare professionals.

Link to the full report: https://www.nccpa.net/2024-statistical-profile-of-board-certified-pas-report/

PA Perspectives in Psychiatry (Part 2) Nov 13, 2025

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In Part 2, PAs Jay Somers and Todd Allen dive into the realities of whole-person medicine. They discuss how generalist PA training supports mental health practice, why collaboration is essential, and how purposeful, patient-centered care can transform both providers and patients. This episode highlights the powerful connection between physical and mental health, and the essential role PAs play in bridging that gap.

PA Perspectives in Psychiatry (Part 1) Nov 13, 2025

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In Part 1 of our conversation with PAs Jay Somers and Todd Allen, we explore the career paths that led them into the world of psychiatry. Jay and Todd share the deeply personal rewards of practicing mental health care. This episode offers an honest look at why psychiatry matters — and what it means to truly listen as a clinician.

Exploring Essential Data with NCCPA's Research Team Aug 21, 2024

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In this episode of PA Insights, powered by NCCPA, we sit down with the brilliant minds behind NCCPA's research team to uncover pivotal data shaping the PA community. Tune in to learn about the latest trends, impactful statistics, and key insights that every PA, healthcare professional, and research enthusiast should know.

Join us for an enlightening discussion that highlights the importance of data in driving informed decisions and improving patient care. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving world of healthcare.

PAs and Mental Health Jul 09, 2024

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Tune in to this episode of PA Insights where we talk with Rashadah Jordan DMSC, PA-C, CAQ Psychiatry, about why it’s so important for you as medical providers to be aware of your mental health and what you can do to keep your mental health in tip-top shape!

Update on PANRE-LA - PA Insights with NCCPA Apr 03, 2024

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In this episode, we talk about PANRE-LA: how it's going so far, questions we've received from PAs, and some really interesting data on how PAs are interacting with this new recertification exam option!

A PA's Experience Working in Correctional Medicine - PA Insights with NCCPA Mar 22, 2024

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Cynthia Pokluda, MMS, PA-C, practices in correctional medicine, meaning she provides medical care for adults in custody. In this podcast episode, she shares what drew her to practice in correctional medicine, some of the challenges and rewards to working in this specialty, what a typical day looks like, and more!

A PA's Perspective: Behind the Scenes of Exam Development - PA Insights with NCCPA Mar 05, 2024

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Did you know that every single question on every single NCCPA exam is created by clinically practicing Board Certified PAs? That’s right – every year, hundreds of PAs develop and edit the items you see on PANCE, PANRE, PANRE-LA, and the CAQ exams. In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we talk with a Board Certified PA about his experience volunteering on exam development committees and why he would encourage other clinically practicing PAs to get involved. If you're interested in volunteering, fill out the contact form on our website to learn about available opportunities: https://www.nccpa.net/about-nccpa/volunteer/

PA-Psychiatrist Team Talks Mental Health - PA Insights with NCCPA Jan 22, 2024

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PA-psychiatrist team Pete Carmany, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, and Terri Langford, MD, practice psychiatry in rural Lovington, New Mexico. They share what makes their partnership so successful and how it benefits their patients. They also discuss the need for more PAs in the field of psychiatry.

Working as a PA with the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services - PA Insights with NCCPA Dec 29, 2023

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Two Board Certified PAs working for the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services shed light on the exciting challenges they face during their duties and offer up insight into the kind of background and qualifications the state department looks for when recruiting PAs.