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California PAs-CAN!
California PAs-CAN! Interested in PA advocacy? Join PA students across California in advocacy for the PA profession by joining the California PAs-CAN campaign! From January to February 2025, we’re challenging California PA students to organize and attend over 100 meetings with newly elected state assembly and senate members. The goal? To educate legislators about the vital role…
Read MoreCAPA 2025 Student Scholarship Applications Now Open
CAPA 2025 Student Scholarship Applications Now Open If you are a Student or Interim Student Member of CAPA, you may be eligible to receive one of five scholarships worth $2,000. CAPA is offering this scholarship program as part of its mission to help foster the next generation of Physician Associates. The deadline to apply is…
Read MoreCAPA Opposes AMA’s “Scope Creep” Campaign
CAPA Opposes AMA’s “Scope Creep” Campaign California Academy of Physician Associates (CAPA) stands firmly with the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) in opposing the AMA’s “Scope Creep” campaign. CAPA is committed to patient-centered care and expanding healthcare access, ensuring that all Californians receive the quality care they deserve. Take a stand today for patient-centered…
Read More2024-2025 CAPA Leadership Election Results
2024-2025 CAPA Leadership Election Results CAPA is pleased to announce the results of the 2024-2025 Leadership Elections. Terms begin July 1, 2024. CAPA Officers Jeremy Meis, PA-C (President), Sonny Cline, PA-C (President-Elect), Jaymee Castillo, PA-C (Vice-President), Roy Guizado, PA-C (Treasurer), Mitzi D’Aquila, PA-C (Secretary) (Photos L > R) Directors-At-Large Aaron Kan, PA-C, Arianna Campbell, PA-C, Dennis…
Read MoreFamily PACT Policy Update: Site Certifier to Include PAs
Family PACT Policy Update: Site Certifier to Include PAs After advocating for PAs and communicating with California’s Department of Health Care Services (DCHS) for nearly eight months, CAPA was finally able to persuade DCHS of the value and critical importance of including PAs as site certifiers within its Family PACT Program! Effective April 15, 2024,…
Read MoreCAPA Announces 2024 Student Scholarship Award Recipients
CAPA Announces 2024 Student Scholarship Award Recipients CAPA proudly congratulates the 2024 CAPA and CAPA Foundation Scholarship Award Recipients! Among a record number of applicants, each recipient stood out for their unique and inspiring traits, and dedication to the advancement and promotion of the PA profession. Congratulations! Meet the recipients! Watch the scholarship interviews here.…
Read MoreCAPA Student Scholarship Applications Now Open
CAPA Student Scholarship Applications Now Open If you are a Student or Interim Student Member of CAPA, you may be eligible to receive one of five scholarships worth $2,000. CAPA is offering this scholarship program as part of its mission to help foster the next generation of Physician Associates. The deadline to apply is Friday,…
Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Training
Substance Use Disorder Training As of June 27, 2023, the new DEA mandate require 8-hours of opioid or substance use disorder patient treatment and management training for all PAs and practitioners with a registered DEA number. CAPA’s CME courses are accredited by AAPA, therefore any relevant training courses offered through CAPA count towards a DEA…
Read MorePassing of Lester E. Waldron
Passing of Lester E. Waldron With the permission of his family, CAPA would like to share that Lester (Les) Eugene Waldron, who was part of the founding Members of CAPA and served for some time on the board, passed away on June 1, 2023 at the age of 96.5. According to his daughter Pam, “He…
Read More2023-2024 CAPA Leadership Election Results
2023-2024 CAPA Leadership Election Results CAPA is pleased to announce the results of the 2023-2024 Leadership Elections. Terms begin July 1, 2023. CAPA Officers Scott Martin, PA-C (President), Jeremy Meis, PA-C (President-Elect), Roy Guizado, PA-C (Vice-President), Jaymee Castillo, PA-C (Treasurer), Mitzi D’Aquila, PA-C (Secretary) (Photos L > R) Directors-At-Large Aaron Kan, PA-C, Arianna Campbell, PA-C, Dennis…
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