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AAPA/PAEA Efforts to Overturn ED Loan Rule
Provided by: Meghan Pudeler, AAPA Director, State Advocacy & Outreach In a BIG VICTORY for students, the profession, and patients, a federal court has granted preliminary relief blocking implementation of the U.S. Department of Education’s new regulatory...
2026 PA OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
PA OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS SCAPA PA of the Year – Call for Nominations SCAPA’s PA of the Year Award honors a physician assistant who has demonstrated exemplary service to the PA profession and the community they serve, while providing significant contributions to the...
Clemson Research Study Complete – Review South Carolina Healthcare Providers’ Views on AI
South Carolina PAs' Views on AI in Healthcare Follow-up As part of a Clemson University research study, the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare report is now complete, and it wouldn't have been possible without your support and partnership. With contributions from...
2026 CME Conference Call for Proposals
SCAPA's 2026 CME Conference Call for Proposals is Open! Share your knowledge with PAs and other APPs in beautiful Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Types of Presentations planned for the 2026 SCAPA CME Conference include: Oral Presentations: 60-minute lectures on...
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Call for Volunteers SCAPA is strongest when members are engaged and helping shape the future of the PA profession in South Carolina. Serving on a committee or the Board of Directors offers members the opportunity to contribute their expertise, expand professional...
SCAPA PA Day at the Capitol
SCAPA PA Day at the Capitol Date: February 18, 2026 Location: Statehouse Grounds – 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29208 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Purpose: To spend time with and educate legislators on PA scope of practice barriers impacting patient care and...
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FREE Webinar on Best Practices in Obesity Management
Click here to view in browser Obesity is one of the most common chronic diseases seen in primary care—yet effective, compassionate management remains a challenge. As a physician associate, you play a vital role in helping patients navigate this complex condition. This...
ASPIRE November Training: Perfecting the PA Admissions Interview Info Session
Discover What It Takes to Stand Out as a Future PA! Topic: Perfecting the PA Admissions Interview Date: November 17, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, (Zoom link provided in registration confirmation) Join South Carolina PAs and current PA students for an engaging...
What Attendees Are Talking About: SCAPA CME Conference Highlights
The 2025 SCAPA CME Conference brought together PAs from across South Carolina and beyond for a week of learning, networking, and inspiration. Attendees walked away energized — praising the quality of speakers, practical topics, and real-world takeaways that directly...