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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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

CAPA Announces 2023 Student Scholarship Award Recipients CAPA proudly congratulates the 2023 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! View the 2023 CAPA Student Scholarship Recipient Interviews…

EMSA Authorization of Out-Of-State Medical Personnel Ends February 28, 2023 Important Reminder: Following the anticipated termination of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023, health care providers licensed out-of-state who received the Emergency Medical Services Authority’s (EMSA) authorization to practice in the state without a license issued by the Physician Assistant Board will…

CAPA Responds to Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay Shootings CAPA extends our deepest condolences to the victims and their families of the Monterey Park and Half-Moon Bay mass shootings. We remain united with the Asian American community. What should have been a time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, instead turned into a time…