Does having a complex leadership application process exclude valuable perspectives?
Kudos to the American Academy of Physician Assistants for creating a program that recognizes members seeking to build a better profession.
As I consider running for the American Academy of Physician Assistants Board of Directors, it’s a good time to review the benefits of grassroots politics.
Attending the Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants’ All-Alaska Medical Conference reminds me of what an undeniably great profession I’m in.
Our progress is the result of standing together, looking toward the future of American health care and saying “We’ll be ready when you are.”
A growing disconnect between membership and leadership on several issues is prompting many physician assistants to question their support.
Factors such as poverty, income inequality, lack of access to affordable and nutritious food, violence and racism influence public health.
Even with excellent access and infrastructure, when a provider’s implicit bias goes unchecked patients suffer.
If some populations have access to inferior health care systems, little will be done to enhance health equity.
One of the major challenges for clinicians is the almost complete lack of knowledge about methadone treatment that pervades the medical community.
