New Survey Shows Proposed Federal Student Loan Cap Would Shrink the PA Workforce

As federal regulators consider changes to student loan policy, new national survey data released today by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) show that capping federal student loan borrowing for PA education would sharply reduce the number of future PAs and limit access to care, especially in rural and medical underserved areas.  

February 4, 2026

PA Bryn Kroto is Making an Impact on Global Health

Bryn Kroto, a physician associate in Colorado, is making an impact on communities around the world by organizing humanitarian missions and driving research to improve global health, while increasing awareness of the PA role.

February 2, 2026

Here’s Why You Should Take AAPA’s 2026 Salary Survey 

Every year, thousands of physician associates reference the AAPA Salary Report. Every PA can be a part of the next Salary Report by taking the 2026 AAPA Salary Survey, which takes just fifteen minutes to complete. Students, too, can contribute by taking the 2026 Student Survey.

January 23, 2026

How Two PA Students Used Their Skills to Save a Man’s Life

Three months into their PA program, first-year students Taylor Clayton and Julia Riordan didn’t hesitate to administer CPR to a man who laid unconscious on the street. They saved his life. Now, Clayton and Riordan reflect on the experience—and how it has influenced them as students and future PAs.

January 21, 2026

Get to Know AAPA’s 2026 Social Media Ambassadors

AAPA is thrilled to announce the second year of the Social Media Ambassador program! These 17 PAs reflect the breadth of the profession, bringing together PAs at various career stages, from early-career PAs to experienced clinicians with more than 20 years of practice. Get to know the people behind this program and follow along as they highlight and amplify the voices of PAs nationwide!

January 8, 2026

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