The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) recently held its annual meeting May 19–23 in New Orleans.
While PAs live busy lives…
Shift in the ER, 5 days @harvardmacy, now off to @AAPAorg #AAPA18.
— Cody Sasek (@CSasekatCU) May 18, 2018
That’s a full and solid week!#whatsnext
Many make time for AAPA’s annual meeting since it is the only national PA conference.
#PDX to New Orleans for #AAPA18! Excited to learn, develop my #leadership skills, network and #EATEVERYTHING! pic.twitter.com/AGvE4uXEaR
— Jocelyn Early (@JocelynEarly) May 18, 2018
Held in New Orleans, LA, this year’s meeting had all of the local flavor.
Did you see the New Orleans brass band welcoming #AAPA18 attendees at the airport? pic.twitter.com/aOuPQGoC9N
— AAPA (@AAPAorg) May 19, 2018
I may not have kept up with the girls’ crepe record 2013, but I feel I did @lgbookworm proud with my consumption of beignets, which can only be described as “excessive”#AAPA18 pic.twitter.com/6Trbgjza96
— Keep Calm Carrie On (@avecleschapeaux) May 23, 2018
The AAPA meeting has become the ideal way to learn the latest news about this growing profession.
number of certified PAs has soared nearly 54% over the last seven years to 123,089 https://t.co/Yr7i1qU1T8 #AAPA18
— Bruce Japsen (@brucejapsen) May 23, 2018
Debra Kangisser, PA-C, Director of Education, PA Services @ClevelandClinic: the cost to an organization when they lose a PA in their first year is 213% of their salary. @AAPAorg #AAPA18
— Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management (@AAPA_CHLM) May 21, 2018
It featured inspiring keynote speeches…
“Life doesn’t take place on the summit, it takes place on the flanks”…”I learned nothing at the summit”…”Step up…take that jump" - #AAPA18 general session speaker #PhysicianAssistant @Jeff_B_Evans pic.twitter.com/pKRqxGEQpG
— Physician Assistants (@PhysicianAssist) May 20, 2018
"Trust is not about words, it's about actions." -@Jeff_B_Evans #AAPA18 pic.twitter.com/PByKdzZpha
— AAPA (@AAPAorg) May 20, 2018
#iScan18 keynote @JanelleRBlu captivating the audience with her powerful message:
— Society of POCUS (@POCUS_Society) May 22, 2018
Adopt, Embrace, Promote #POCUS
Challenge accepted! #AAPA18 pic.twitter.com/5fTRJPjPoH
…and, of course, important clinical updates.
Great review of the EBM on the management of sepsis #AAPA18 pic.twitter.com/HMuVKGkDLC
— Chrissy, ATC, PA-S (@ChrissyPA_S_ATC) May 20, 2018
Check out the work PAs are doing to promote #OralHealth! Take a look at this Clinical Advisor article that was written about the informative poster from #AAPA18: https://t.co/ho1p39GEw3 pic.twitter.com/DLqXWvTJ1B
— nccPA Health Fdn (@nccPAHealthFdn) May 22, 2018
#AAPA18 ‘Motivational Interviewing’ to Improve Outcomes in a underserved inner city Missions clinic-showed all significant positive impact on glucose, A1c, Hypertension, hdl and triglycerides. Person centered care and engagement #jaapanola pic.twitter.com/Hf4l0sbjyr
— Donna Ryan (@Donnaryancde) May 20, 2018
Getting ready to talk about traumatic arrest at #AAPA18 !
— Charity Coe (@PA_Charity) May 21, 2018
It was a chance to reconnect with colleagues…
GUYS!
— Keep Calm Carrie On (@avecleschapeaux) May 19, 2018
I just ran into THE GUY who first made me want to be a PA when we were deployed together in Iraq…I lost track of him several years ago and it's so cool to see him after all this time!! #AAPA18
Receive hands-on learning experiences…
The inaugural Yes, I sCan Competition/Workshop was a resounding success! Big thanks to @AAPAorg for their incredible support in expanding #POCUS utilization amongst PAs, which will ultimately greatly benefit our patients! #iScan18 #AAPA18 pic.twitter.com/iyEgqgAlyE
— Society of POCUS (@POCUS_Society) May 22, 2018
Participate in friendly competition…
Congratulations to the Challenge Bowl WINNER the University of Southern California!! #AAPA18 #PAschool pic.twitter.com/k6NZxkz88t
— Student Academy AAPA (@StuAcademyAAPA) May 22, 2018
…and win all of the awards.
Congratulations to all of the #AAPA18 award winners including the Employer Excellence awards! pic.twitter.com/nV402MvLOI
— Physician Assistants (@PhysicianAssist) May 20, 2018
During the @AAPAorg Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., HSS was one of eight hospitals and healthcare systems to receive the inaugural Employer of Excellence Award: https://t.co/n1sXl45OLY #AAPA18 pic.twitter.com/lLsvGi2z2j
— Hosp Special Surgery (@HSpecialSurgery) May 21, 2018
Congratulations to @dermPA, @IllinoisPA, and @NCAPA1976 for receiving the Constituent Outreach & Advocacy Award at #AAPA18! pic.twitter.com/X5HOcIRn85
— AAPA (@AAPAorg) May 23, 2018
That’s a wrap for AAPA 2018! The 2019 annual meeting will take place at the May 18–22 in Denver, CO.
