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Registration for 2026 PAEA Forum & Workshops opens next week! We can't wait to see you in Austin in October!

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on educational sessions, keynote presentations, hotel information, and so much more.

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, PAEA president, is joined by Lachan Siebenmorgen, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, director of assessment and assistant professor, and Audra Wilson, DMSc, MS, PA-C, director of didactic education and associate medical director, both from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, for a conversation about rethinking remediation in accelerated PA programs.

The conversation explores how their remediation framework differentiates support based on student performance, incorporates collaboration with course directors and learning specialists, and adapts to the unique challenges of the clinical year, including timing and distance.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/SIUH50Z4LL8

This episode is sponsored by AMBOSS.

Looking for opportunities to connect with your peers? Join a role-specific spend time networking with others from throughout the country who share your interests. We will discuss a variety of topics tailored to your role. These free, popular events offer ideating opportunities and a space to connect with people who truly understand your role.

Find your event & register now: https://ow.ly/ujQX50YYkKR

Across the PA community, heritage months offer an opportunity to highlight the many backgrounds and experiences that shape the profession. During May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month has been recognized in a variety of ways, both within PA programs and by the profession. These efforts, past and present, often focus on creating opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection.

Consider:
• What types of programming or activities has your program or organization participated in?
• How can these efforts complement clinical and classroom learning?

The PAEA Student Health Policy Fellowship and the Future Educator Fellowship are now accepting applications through July 7. These two fellowships offer unique, high-impact experiences that cultivate leadership in health policy and PA education.

Learn more: https://paeaonline.org/how-we-can-help/pa-students

PAEA and American Academy of Physician Associates strongly condemn the Department of Education’s final rule excluding PA students from professional degree status. This decision creates unnecessary barriers to PA education and threatens the future healthcare workforce.

Read the joint statement and our next steps to challenge the rule in federal court: https://ow.ly/lw8u50YSMnu

The 2026-27 CASPA application cycle opens today, April 30, marking the 25th year of CASPA.

This year brings updates to improve speed and reliability, along with enhancements that make it easier for applicants to navigate and complete their applications. Updates to WebAdMIT and Analytics also support a more streamlined review process for programs.

Explore: https://ow.ly/QQBK50YSvGy

In a recent episode of All Things PA Education, PAEA President Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, is joined by Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, and Henry Makinde, PhD, to discuss the responsible use of AI in assessment development.

The conversation expands on PAEA’s approach to AI-supported item development and offers practical considerations for programs evaluating how to incorporate AI into their own work. Topics include defining the right problem before adopting AI, establishing clear guardrails, and maintaining strong oversight through review processes and documentation.

Listen and subscribe: https://ow.ly/eqgx50YSuEl

Last week’s Northeast Regional Education Meeting in Philadelphia brought this format to life, with strong participation and highly focused discussion. These meetings are intentionally designed to be smaller and more interactive, with fewer concurrent sessions and more time spent working through real challenges alongside peers.

From PANCE outcomes to accreditation, conversations stayed grounded in what programs are actively navigating right now. Take a look at a few moments from Philadelphia.

You can still register to join us in Ann Arbor: https://ow.ly/xBrA50YReHn