NEWS

FEATURED ASSOCIATE: University of Michigan – Flint

The University of Michigan-Flint’s Physician Assistant program was proud to welcome its inaugural class of 40 students in January 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic! That first class started clinical rotations in 2022 and will graduate in summer 2023. The program is the first and only PA program offered on any of the … Continue reading “FEATURED ASSOCIATE: University of Michigan – Flint”

Happy Birthday PAHx!

The PA History Society’s birthday is on January 17th! On this date in 2002, the PAHx was incorporated in North Carolina. The Society has enjoyed 21 years of fun, educational products and projects that preserve and share the history of the PA profession. Our 21st year is going to be action packed: We will continue … Continue reading “Happy Birthday PAHx!”

New Year, New Chance to Give!

Happy 2023! A brand new year, is a brand new chance to become an Annual Friend of the PA History Society! If you were an Annual Friend in 2022, please donate again in 2023 to stay one of the Society’s Friends. To become an Annual Friend of the Society, it just takes a tax-deductible donation … Continue reading “New Year, New Chance to Give!”

Give the Gift of PA History!

Do you have your gift picked out for the special PA in your life? (And that special PA can be yourself. We won’t tell!) You can get your holiday shopping done at the PA History Society and help the Society’s efforts to preserve the profession’s history with your tax-deductible donation for any of our products! … Continue reading “Give the Gift of PA History!”

Gone but Not Forgotten: Ruth Ballweg

With great sadness the PA History Society says goodbye to one of its founding members and leaders, Ruth Ballweg, MPA, PA-C Emeritus. Ruth passed away early Sunday morning, November 20, 2022. Ruth had been involved with the Society since its inception in 2002. She served as secretary, president and later would be our historian for … Continue reading “Gone but Not Forgotten: Ruth Ballweg”

Native American Heritage Month

November was first proclaimed Native American Heritage Month in 1990 and would continue to be honored as such from 1994 to the present day. The PA History Society would also like to honor PAs of Native heritage and those who work with Native communities to improve healthcare by sharing a selection of biographies and oral … Continue reading “Native American Heritage Month”