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Can mixed reality improve skills training? In this article, the authors evaluated the use of mixed reality in a PA clinical skills course to improve understanding of anatomy and confidence in procedural skills.
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How do accreditation outcomes for PA programs compare with those in other health professions?

During a recent webinar with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC, a law firm specializing in PA program accreditation, members explored accreditation data, emerging trends, and practical considerations for navigating the accreditation process.

We've captured key insights from the discussion in our latest blog post. This is just the first in an ongoing series – registration for our next webinar will open soon.

Read more:

Accreditation: Support When It Matters Most | PAEA

Registration now open!

Join colleagues from across the country at the 2026 PAEA Education Forum & Workshops, October 5-10, for the conversations, ideas, and practical strategies that will help move PA education forward.

Through role-specific workshops, educational sessions, and meaningful peer connections, you'll gain new perspectives and actionable insights to bring back to your program.

Learn more and secure your spot: https://ow.ly/iSKy50Z87rr

98.2% of graduating PA students describe their program as fostering an inclusive learning environment.

While this reflects strong perceptions across programs, inclusive environments are something to continuously build, sustain, and examine.

During , this snapshot invites reflection on how learning environments shape belonging, growth, and preparation for practice.

Consider:
What does “inclusive” look like in your program day-to-day?
Where might students experience inclusion differently?
How are students prepared to care for patients across identities, perspectives, and experiences?

Spend time networking virtually 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 virtual retreat: https://ow.ly/sgwK50Z881w

“At a time when policymakers, educators, and healthcare leaders are working to strengthen workforce pipelines, policies that make it more difficult for qualified students to enter healthcare professions move us in the wrong direction,” PAEA CEO Sara Fletcher, PhD, told reporters this week.

Physician Assistants Challenge Trump’s Grad School Loan Caps Groups representing physician assistants and education programs are suing the Education Department for its rule implementing caps on advanced degree programs imposed by the GOP’s 2025 tax-and-spending legislation.

Inspired by the energy and momentum of in New Orleans, where nearly 7,000 PAs gathered to connect, learn, and advance the profession.

PAEA leadership represented the perspectives of PA educators, programs, faculty, and students during the AAPA House of Delegates, contributing to important conversations about clinical training capacity, educational access, and the future of the PA workforce.

It was especially valuable to connect with leaders from across the PA community, including American Academy of Physician Associates, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and ARC-PA, and to continue discussions on issues affecting PA education and healthcare.