James Delaney Award
James Delaney is a trailblazer in the PA profession. Over the last 40 years, PA Delaney has navigated the unknown world of being a PA, from being a part of the first graduating class of USC’s PA program to being the very first PA hired at Kaiser Permanente. Through Delaney’s high level of patient care, collaboration, and professionalism he has proved that PAs are a vital part of our healthcare system. He has spent his career giving back through various leadership positions, such as CAPA president, President of the PA Foundation Board of Trustees, and several others. PA Delaney has helped shape the PA profession we see today.
Recipients of the James Delaney Scholarship are PA students with a passion for exceptional patient care, volunteer leadership, and advocacy.