Looking Forward to Shaping the Future
New PAEA Student Member at Large Vickie Lisowski introduces herself to the membership and considers her role on the board. Lisowski is a student at the Touro University–Nevada PA Program. More >
Government Relations, Staffing Rise to the Top at February Board Retreat
The PAEA board approved three new staff positions, including a lobbyist, as the board and staff met last month in Alexandria to discuss the issues facing the Association, including the preceptor shortage, the clinical doctorate summit, and global PA education. More >
Update: Clinical Doctorate Summit
A survey of opinions on the clinical doctorate degree received an overwhelming response as PAs and educators weighed in ahead of the PA Clinical Doctorate Summit in late March. Be sure to follow the ongoing dialogue on the PAEA Web site and comment on this important issue facing the profession. More >

PAEA Plans Preceptor Sessions, Other Events at 2009 AAPA Annual Conference in San Diego
Faculty members attending this year's AAPA Annual Conference will be able to choose from several PAEA events, many on the topic of precepting —
including a CME session, a panel presentation, and an exhibit booth. More >

JPAE Receives Official Recognition by Scopus; Manuscripts Sought
Manuscripts are sought by the editor in chief of the Journal of Physician Assistant Education, which has recently gained recognition by Scopus. Features provide alternative avenues for publishing and assistance is available to authors. More >

PAEA Seeks Members for FDI Subcommittee
PA educators are being sought to fill subcommittee positions with the Faculty Development Institute. Applications are invited through Friday, May 8. More >

Honor Your PA Student, Faculty, and Alumni by Inducting Them into Pi Alpha
With spring PA graduations fast approaching, PAEA encourages all Pi Alpha chapter members to submit their nominations for inducting new PA students, faculty, and alumni. Assistance is available for those programs wishing to start chapters. More >