PSPA History 2001 - Present

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  • Membership = 1620

  • PSPA receives 2001 Public Education Award

  • Saint Francis University graduates its first Master of Physician Assistant Program class

  • 2001 Election Results

    Student Directors at Large: Traci Gallagher, Shawn Fitzgerald
    Treasurer: Chris Lindberg
    Director at Large: Pat Ivory

  • 26th Annual CME Conference

    Held in Philadelphia.
    Delaware County Representative, Mario Civera, is honored for his commitment to the health of Pennsylvania citizens.

  • 2nd Annual PAC Auction

    Auction raises $6,416

  • Annual Nathan Alston Student Achievement Award Winners

    Michael Pisana (Arcadia), Robyn Slack (Chatham), Kristian Buchman (Desales), Lea Repepi (Duquesne), Angela Kellogg (Gannon), Kelly Harrison (Kings), Elizabeth Miller (Lock Haven), Shawn Fitzgerald (Marywood), Kiplee Bell (Hahnemann), Abby Jacobson (PCOM), Amy Creitz (PCT), Wendy Patronas (Seton Hill)

  • PSPA Outstanding PA of the Year = Ginny Vesay

  • PSPA Humanitarian PA of the Year = Deborah Kortyna

  • 3rd Annual Challenge Bowl

    1st place = Desales University
    2nd Place = Seton Hill College
    3rd Place = Duquesne University

  • Membership = 1743

  • Hahnemann PA program merges with Drexel University

  • Drexel University matriculates first Masters Degree class

  • PSPA Board of Directors 2002-2003

    President: William Reynolds
    President Elect: Patrick Ivory
    Secretary: Helen Oven Hiserman
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Directors at Large: Kathryn Martin, Cory Sefchick, Linda Sekhon, Marybess Skaletsky
    Student Directors at Large: Clare Chiles, Erin Connell

  • 27th Annual CME Conference

    Held in Pittsburgh

  • Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Award Winners

    Jennifer D'Ottavio (Arcadia), Michael Mudry (Desales), Amanda Murphy (Duquesne), Joy Hartle (Lock Haven), Lori A. James (Marywood), Erin Mesarick (PCOM), Nathan Martin (Saint Francis), Rebecca Loverso-Toth (Chatham), Robert Holdfelder (Drexel), Krisi Hay (Gannon), Susanna Thomas (PCT), Marla Michele Mathis (Philadelphia), Susanna Shuey (Seton Hill)

  • 4th Annual Challenge Bowl

    1st Place = Desales University
    2nd Place = Duquesne University
    3rd Place = Seton Hill College

  • PSPA Lifetime Achievement Award - Michael Habeck

  • 3rd Annual PAC Auction

    Raises $5910

  • PSPA Educator of the Year Award: Dr. Eleanor Babonis

  • PSPA Humanitarian PA of the Year = Mary Englerth

  • PSPA is Runner-Up for AAPA Chapter Excellence Award

  • PA-C Appointed to Osteopathic Board of Medicine

    Greg Jacques, PA-C is appointed to a seat on the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

  • 2003-2004 Board of Directors

    President: Patrick Ivory
    Past President: William Reynolds
    Secretary: Helen Oven Hiserman
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Directors at Large: Kathryn Martin, Cory Sefchick, Linda Sekhon, Marybess Skaletsky
    Student Directors at Large: Lynn Acri, Jonathan Rhoads

  • House Bill 967 Becomes Law

    Requires obtainment of 60+ hours of pharmacological didactic training to be a candidate for initial licensure.

  • First PA Olympics

    Created by Philadelphia University. $1,400 is raised for Shriner's Hospital. PCOM wins the "Rubber Glove" award.

  • Interim Policy affecting PA's and orders

    Dept of Health writes interim policy allows PAs, CRNPs, Certified Nurse Midwives to issue written/oral orders plus take oral orders in accordance with hospital privileges and written agreements.

  • 28th Annual CME Conference

    Held in Philadelphia
    450 registered attendees
    $2000 raised for host city charity -- Frederick Douglas Elementary School

  • 2003 PSPA Award Winners

    Outstanding leadership award: Mark DeSantis, PA-C
    PA of the Year: Greg Jacques, PA-C
    PA Educator of the Year: Michael Rackover, PA-C

  • Northeast Regional Student Challenge Bowl

    1st Place = DeSales University
    2nd Place = Quinnipiac University
    3rd Place = Duquesne University

  • 4th Annual PAC Auction

    $5,425 raised

  • 2003 Nate Alston Student Achievement Winners

    Kristin Burton (Arcadia), Maya Adams (Chatham), Vanessa Van Kooten (DeSales), Amy Woodcheke (Drexel), Stephen Kapa (Gannon), Sara Karam (Lock Haven), Lynn Acri (Kings), Maureen Spedding (Marywood), Guy Rogers (PCT), Thomas Monko (PCOM), Matthew Todd (Philadelphia), Christina Niton (Saint Francis), Gregory Pfeninger (Seton Hill)

  • 1st CME about Physician/PA team

    57 office physicians and office managers attend the CME in King of Prussia

  • Drexel University graduates first Masters Degree class

  • PSPA co-sponsors meeting with Hospital and Healthcare Association of PA

    Meeting is to increase understanding and compliance with new interim policy of DoH. Over 200 attendees.

  • PSPA receives 1st Place AAPA Constituent Chapter Award of Excellence

  • Thomas Lemley receives AAPA House of Delegate Outstanding Service Award

  • DeSales University wins National Challenge Bowl

  • 2004-2005 Election Results

    President Elect: Kathryn Martin
    Director at Large: Tracy Wright
    Director at Large: Lane Bower
    Student Directors at Large: Melissa Tsavaris, Bridget Nibler

  • House Bill 752 becomes law

    Osteopathic Medical Practice Act of 1978 is amended granting licensure instead of certification to PAs.

  • House Bill 1912 signed into law

    PAs and NPs may now sign Penn DOT forms verifying both physical and mental disabilities.

  • PSPA Student Writing Competition Winners

    1st Place: Helen Muller
    2nd Place: Emily Belz
    3rd Place: Shalee Johnson

  • 5th Annual Silent Auction

    Raises $7600 for the Political Action Committee

  • 2004 Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Award Winners

    Jason Hare (Chatham), Janet Kulka (Lock Haven), Helene Muller (Chatham), Dayna Turrill (Saint Francis), Lisa White (Drexel), Kimberly Wincovitch (Marywood)

  • 2004 PSPA Award Winners

    PA of the Year: Ivelene Fae Foust
    Life Achievement Award: William Duryea

  • 29th Annual CME Conference

    Held at Blair County Convention Center

  • 2004 Student Challenge Bowl

    1st Place: DeSales University
    2nd place: King's College
    3rd place: Chatham College

  • House Bill 1113

    PAs and NPs can now sign a medical release form stating that a student is capable of using a metered dose inhaler and may keep it with them at all times on school property.

  • Marywood University transitions PA program to Masters Degree

  • PSPA receives SAAAPA Annual Constituent Organizational Award

  • 2005 Election Results

    Secretary: Helen Hiserman
    Treasurer: Chris Lindberg
    Director at Large: Marybess Skaletsky
    Director at Large: Cory Sefchick
    Student Directors at Large: Deanna Bridge, Dawn Dugas

  • 2006 Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarships

    Cheryl Ann Bristos (Kings), Bryan Pherson (Chatham), Carrie Ryen (St. Francis), Bohdi Anderson (DeSales), Jennifer Bourgeois (Drexel)

  • 7th Annual PAC Silent Auction

    Raised $8,500

  • 2006 Challenge Bowl

    1st Place: DeSales University
    2nd Place: Chatham College
    3rd Place: Duquesne University

  • 31st Annual CME Conference

    Held in Harrisburg

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    Michael J Habeck Life Service Award: Bernie Schwartz, PA-C
    PA Educator of the Year: Earl Fraley, PA-C
    PA of the Year: William Brown, PA-C
    Physician and PA Team: Dr. Bruce Brod, Dr. Patrick Feehan, Amy Jacobson, PA-C

  • State Board of Medicine approves regulation changes

    1. May prescribe up to 72 hours initially for schedule ii narcotics
    2. May prescribe 30 supply for ongoing schedule ii narcotics
    3. Third visit rule eliminated
    4. Chart countersignature extended to 10 days

  • Membership = 1538

  • Salus University matriculates first PA class

  • 2007 Elections

    President: Linda Sekhon
    Secretary: Gina Martin
    Treasurer: Chris Lindberg
    Directors: Abby Jacobson, Robert Emory
    Student Directors: Amy Drusak, Megan Rupp
    AAPA HoD Delegates: Delores Soltes, Bill Reynolds
    AAPA HoD Alternates: Tom Lemley, Jacqi Pagenkemper, Jennifer Romagnoli, Lauren Zajac

  • Highmark Medical Policy change for PAs

    Permits PAs to practice under personal supervision meaning the physician must be present in the immediate vicinity or must be immediately available by electronic means, in the event his or her personal assistance is required for care of the patients.

  • House Bills 1251, 1252 passed

    Physicians can now supervise up to 4 PAs

  • 32nd Annual CME Conference

    Blair County Convention Center
    Altoona, PA

  • 2007 Charity

    $3,569.91 donated to Respiratory Disease Society

  • 8th Annual Challenge Bowl

    1st Place: Chatham University
    2nd Place: Saint Francis University
    Team Spirit Award: Seton Hill University

  • 2007 Fellow Awards

    PA Educator of the Year: Walter Eisenhauer, PA-C, MMS
    Physician and PA Team: Pam Minardi, PA-C and Dr. Joel Samitt
    Humanitarian of the Year: Marianne Taft, PA-C
    Life Service: Susan DeSantis, PA-C

  • Diversity Writing Contest

    1st Place: Lauren Werdman, Duquesne University
    2nd Place: Christine Dudash, Duquesne University
    3rd Place: Aida Gallagher, Drexel University

  • Nathaniel Alston Scholarship Winners

    Danielle Mullen, Seton Hill University
    Melissa Jeffreis, Chatham University
    Matthew McKinsey, Chatham University
    Jill Krempecki, Saint Francis University
    Brett Feldman, DeSales University
    Amy Klinger, Lock Haven University

  • Mean salaries for Pennsylvania PAs

    All PAs = $75,375
    New graduates = $64,694

  • New PSPA Ad-hoc Committees

    Bylaws review
    Leadership and mentoring
    Employment

  • Membership = 1599

  • House Bills 1999 and 2051

    Introduced by State Representative Tim Seip.
    Scope of practice bills.
    Mark DeSantis, PA-C testifies before Professional Licensure Commuttee.

  • 2008 Elections

    President Elect: Robert Emory
    Directors: Delores Soltes, Tracy Wright, Jenn Romagnoli
    Student Directors: Natalie Cleaver, Katie DePasquale
    AAPA HoD: Mark DeSantis, Susan DeSantis, Abby Jacobson, Karen Sweeney, Lane Bower
    Alternate AAPA HoD: Tracy Wright, Jacqi Pagenkemer, Jennifer Romagnoli, Lauren Zajac

  • Act 45 approved by Governor

    Formerly House Bills 1099 and 2051. Provided for ability to 1) order durable goods 2) issue order oral orders 3) order physical therapy and dietician referrals 4) order Respiratory and occupational referrals 5) perform disability referrals for TANF 6) issue homebound schooling certificates 7) Perform methadone treatment evaluations. Requirement to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence or claims made.

  • 33rd Annual CME Conference

    Valley Forge Convention Center
    King of Prussia, PA

  • Diversity Writing Contest

    Topic: Preventative Care
    1st Place: Jenn Wagner
    2nd Place: Joe Lamb
    3rd Place: Amanda Hansen and Jessica Mantella

  • PSPA Annual Award Winners

    Educator of the Year: Dr. Michael Essig
    Life Achievement Award: Thomas Lemley, PA-C
    Humanitarian of the Year: Peter Murray, PA-C

  • 9th Annual PAC Silent Aution

    Raised $10,963

  • 9th Annual PSPA Challenge Bowl

    1st Place: Salus University
    2nd Place: Philadelphia University
    Spirit Award: Seton Hill University

  • Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Award Winners:

    Colleen Lennon (Philadelphia University)
    Carrie Burkholder (Saint Francis University)
    Chelsea Sandusky (Seton Hill University)
    Rebecca Pollino (Drexel University)
    Krista Dahl Koehler (Lock Haven University)
    Natalie Cleaver (Lock Haven University)

  • Membership = 1798

  • Leadership Development Workshop

  • PSPA Wins AAPA Chapter Excellence Award

  • 2009 PSPA Election Results

    Secretary: Jen Romagnoli
    Treasurer: Chris Lindberg
    Directors at Large: Deanna Bridge, Pam Minardi
    Student Directors: Chad Jackson, Amanda Black

  • State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Amends Title 49 Code 25

    Permits full prescribing authority for Physician Assistants under the supervision of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to parallel State Board of Medicine language.

  • Salus University graduates first PA class

    20 students graduate

  • 34th Annual CME Conference

    Location: Pittsburgh
    Attendees: Approx 600
    Highlights: 28 lectures

  • PSPA Award Winners

    Educator of the Year: Anna Mae Smith, Lock Haven University
    Humanitarian of the Year: Debora Fisher, PA-C
    Student Scholarship Winners: Chad Jackson (Lock Haven),
    Heather Chiciac (Lock Haven), Kathryn Gates (Lock Haven), Lauren Egee (Drexel), Bradley Haveman Gould (Drexel), Megan McElroy (Philadelphia)

  • PSPA Participates in Primary Care Workforce Summit

  • 17 PA Programs in Pennsylvania

  • PSPA goes on Facebook

  • PSPA Free Prescription Drug Card launches

    Provides discounted prescriptions to members.

  • First class admitted to PA program at University of Pittsburgh

  • Membership = 1927

  • Salary Survey

    Mean Total Annual Income = $81,920
    Graduated/on/after 2007 = $71,301
    Median annual salary nationwide =$85,710

  • Health Insurance Reform and Affordable Care Act signed into law

    Benefits PA educational programs
    Integrates PAs into Independence at Home demonstration program. PAs included in Medicare bonus for selected primary care codes.
    Allows PAs to order SNF care.

  • Membership Cost $100 for fellow, $30 for student

  • 2010-2011 Board of Directors

    President:Robert W. Emery
    Chief Delegate: Linda Sekhon
    President Elect: Catherine Gillespie
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Jennifer Romagnoli
    Directors at Large:Dolores Soltes, Tracy Wright, Deanna Bridge, Pamela Minardi, Chad Jackson, PA-S, Amanda Black, PA-S

  • Annual CME Conference

    Location: Harrisburg Hilton
    Cost:$485 for on-site registration
    Highlights:
    - Host City Charity = PA Hunger Action Center
    - 5K Fun Run Winners = John Erdesky, Emily Godfrey
    - Gala celebration raises $9210 for political action committee
    - DeSales University wins 11th Annual Student Challenge Bowl

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    PA Educator of the year: Dr. Deborah Opacic
    Life Achievement Award: Karen Sweeney
    Humanitarian of the Year: Jackie Lageman
    Student Achievement Awards: Alexandra Dietz (Dusquesne University), Daniel Barker (Lock Haven University), Krista Ericson (Arcadia College), Lori Edkins (Chatham University), Cara Mattleman (Drexel University)

  • SB 441 becomes law

    SB 441 is signed by the governor. It allows PAs and NPs to sign and certify teacher physicals. Previously there was confusion as to who was able to perform and sign the teacher physicals.

  • PAs can certify SNF Care

    PAs can perform initial certification and re-certification required for skilled nursing facility care. Previously this was only available to physicians, NPs, clinical nurse specialists.

  • PSPA Membership = 1920

  • 2011-2012 PSPA Board of Directors

    President: Robert Emery
    Chief Delegate: Dolores Soltes
    President Elect: Cathy Gillespie
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Jennifer Romagnoli
    Directors at Large: Jacqueline Kernaghan, Jen Freer, Deanna Bridge Najera, Pamela Minardi, Allison Eckert PA-S, Randal Faber PA-S

  • HB 1832 and 1833 introduced

    Would remove physician countersignature requirement.

  • PSPA Annual CME Conference

    Location: Erie Bayfront Convention Center
    Highlights:
    - Host City Charity = International Institute of Erie (resettlement services for refugee families)
    - 5K Fun Run Winners = John Erdesky, Annie McCray
    - 12th Annual Student Challenge Bowl = DeSales University

  • New PSPA Membership Category

    Joint PA and Supervising Physician

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    PA of the Year: Mary Englerth
    Lifetime Achievement Award: Linda Sekhon
    PA Educator of the Year: Rosalie Coppola
    Humanitarian of the Year: Deborah Jennings
    Student Scholarship Winners: Sara Hunter (Kings College), Ryan Mayle (DeSales University), Rachel Gopenko (Drexel University)

  • HB 1832 & 1833 pass House of Representatives

    Deletion of physician countersignature.
    Work agreement approval when PA files complete application with a medical board.
    PAs can sign Municipal and State Police physicals.
    PA can sign for foster care and daycare physicals.

  • Diversity Counsel becomes Health Disparities Committee

  • PSPA Membership = 2120

  • PSPA Board of Directors 2012-2013

    President: Cathy Gillespie
    Chief Delegate: Dolores Soltes
    President Elect: Gerry Grega
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Jennifer Romagnoli
    Directors at Large: Gerry Grega, Jacqueline Kernaghan, Jen Majewski, Pamela Minardi, Samantha Singer PA-S, Heidi Hashagen PA-S

  • Senate Bill 200 goes in effect

    PAs can provide care and management for concussion injuries if they have been trained and designated by their supervising physician.

  • PSPA Annual CME Conference

    Location: Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia
    Cost: $485 on site
    Highlights:
    Host City Charity = The Clinic in Phoenixville. Free primary care and specialty clinic. ($7681 plus supplies)
    Katherine Butterfield, Director of AAPA Grassroots Advocacy, speaks about federal legislative priorities of AAPA (10/19).

    Welcome Reception and Silent Auction raised over $11,000 for Political Action Committee
    5K Fun Run winners = Erik Ness, Rachel Spoonhower.

  • 13th annual PSPA Challenge Bowl

    Winner = DeSales University

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    PA Educator of the Year: Tracy Wright
    Humanitarian of the Year: Brett and Corinne Feldman
    Student Scholarship Award: Alyssa Gundrum (Philadelphia University), Sylvie Fadrhonc (Lock Haven University), Brendan Greenaway (Lock Haven University)
    Thomas Lemley Health Disparities Contest: Eric Paulson, PA-C

  • 1st Pennsylvania PA Leadership Forum

    Held during annual conference with goal of providing students with tools to become effective leaders.

  • PSPA Membership = 2162

    This represents 28% of PA's in Pennsylvania

  • House Bills 1348 and 1351 pass

    Bills unanimously passed PA House of Representatives. These bills would give supervising physicians the option of reducing or eliminating the countersignature requirement. Counter signature still required for first 12 months of post-graduation, first 12 months in new specialty, first 6 months in same specialty.

  • 2013 AAPA Salary and Demographics Report for Pennsylvania Total Earnings by Years of Experience

    EXPERIENCE: 25TH PERCENTILE 50TH PERCENTILE 75TH PERCENTILE
    4 Years or Fewer: $70,000 $75,000 $83,000
    5- 9 Years: $76,750 $85,000 $94.500
    10 - 14 Years: $83,000 $92,000 $100,000
    15 - 19 Years: $80,000 $90,000 $101,200
    20 or More Years: $81,500 $89,500 $100,250

  • 2013 AAPA Salary and Demographics Report for Pennsylvania Total earnings by Specialty

    SPECIALTY: 25TH PERCENTILE 50TH PERCENTILE 75TH PERCENTILE PRIMARY CARE: $70,000 $80,000 $87,152
    SURGERY: $76,000 $86,000 $100,000
    INTERNAL MEDICINE: $72,000 $81,500 $91,000
    OTHER: $78,000 $85,000 $96,000

  • Special PSPA License Plates now available

    One time fee of $50

  • Discounted Multi-year PSPA memberships offered

    Multi-year 5% discount offered on PSPA membership

  • Pennsylvania PA's by Specialty and Setting

    Specialties: 27.5% Primary Care (17.4% specialize in Family Medicine), 13.4% Internal Medicine Subspecialties, 1.6% Pediatric Subspecialties, 27.8% Surgical Subspecialties, 8.1% Emergency Medicine, 21.5% Other Specialties. Settings: 47.5% Hospital Settings, 32.3% Physician Group and Solo Practice, 2.4% Community Health Center, 0.9% Certified Rural Health Clinic, 15.7% Other Settings.

  • Pennsylvania Board of Medicine permits temporary work agreements

    Board of Medicine voted to allow temporary work agreements if applications and work agreement is complete. Final approval/disapproval will be granted within 120 days afterwards.

  • Alternate supervisors no longer have to be submitted to PA Board of Medicine

    Additional alternate supervisors can now be maintained at the practice level. It no longer needs to be filed with the Board office.

  • 2013 - 2014 PSPA Board of Directors

    President: Cathy Gillespi
    Chief Delegate: Dolores Soltes
    President Elect: Gerry Grega
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Jennifer Ramagnoli
    Directors at Large: Linda Bizzak, Jacqueline Kernaghan, Katie Kugler, Pamela Minardi, Brendan Gennaway, PA-S, Tracie George, PA-S

  • University of the Sciences starts PA program

  • PSPA Annual CME Conference

    Location: Erie Bayfront Convention Center
    Cost: $520 on-site for member
    Highlights:
    Host City Charity = International Impact through Medicine Foundation . Donated $6,900 with LHU raising the most contributions.
    5K Fun Run Winners = Annie McCray, John Ashton. PA-S's beat out PA-C's per cross country scoring.
    Challenge Bowl winner = DeSales University
    First Annual Faculty Forum was held.

    Second Annual Student Leadership Forum held.

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    PA Educator of the Year: Dr. Kim Cavanagh, PA-C
    Humanitarian of the Year: Sandra Nettrour, PA-C
    Nathaniel Alston Scholarship Awards: Elise Etelemaki (Seton HAll University), Rebecca Gardner (Lock Haven University), Laura Jennings (Drexel University)

  • HB 1348 & 1351 Passed and Signed by Governor

    Gives supervising physicians the option to eliminate countersignatures.
    1. New Graduates- require 100% co-signatures for their 1st 12 months; then per Written Agreement
    2. PAs changing Specialties – 100% co-signatures for 12 months; then per Written Agreement
    3. PAs changing jobs in the same Specialty – 100% co-signatures for 6 months; then per Written Agreement

  • Senate Bill 1206 introduced

    Loan forgiveness program that would require successful applicants to work in Pennsylvania for seven years.

  • House Bill 939

    Public Utilities Act amended to allow PAs to sign forms that can delay utility shut off for health reasons.

  • Senate Bill 1180

    PAs will be included in a database that will allow providers to cross reference all controlled substance prescriptions.

  • House Bill 1655

    PAs will be allowed to lead a Patient Centered Medical Home

  • Senate Bill 379

    PAs can apologize without it being admissible in a medical liability lawsuit.

  • 25th Year for Saint Francis University PA Program

  • 27th Year of Gannon University PA Program

  • 29th Year of Kings College PA Program

  • Pennsylvania State Loan Repayment Program is increased to $60,000 for PAs

  • Penn State University starts first PA class

  • Lock Haven PA Program 11th Annual 5K Fun Run to raise funds for the PSPA Conference Host City Charity

  • PSPA 2014 - 2015 Board of Directors

    President: Gerard Grega
    Chief Delegate: Tracy Wright
    Past President: Catherine Gillespie
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Janet DiSipio
    Directors at Large: Linda Bizzak, Jaqueline Kernaghan, Katie Kugler
    Pamela Minardi, Brittany Pataky, PA-S, Beverly Zucarello, PA-S

  • PSPA Annual CME Conference

    Location: Lancaster (Lancaster Convention Center) - 1st time ever
    Cost: $520 on site member
    Highlights:
    Host City Charity = Leg Up Farm
    $14,000 raised for PA PAC
    Challenge Bowl Winner = Marywood University
    5K Fun Run = Tom Daniels and Colleen Kelly

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship Award: Katelyn Przybyszewski (Gannon University), Molly Long (Gannon University), Cameron Dinwoodie (Drexel University)
    PA Educator of the Year: Lane Bower, PA-C
    Michael J Habeck Lifetime Achievement Award: Pam Minardi, PA-C
    Physician + PA Team Award: Dr. Karam Mounzar, Dr. Joseph Garland, Dr. Laura Banford, Dr. Helen Koenig, Angela Kapalko, PA-C, Sarah Smith, PA-C (Jonathan Lax Treatment Center)
    Health Disparity Winner: Heather Bratton, PA-S (Lock Haven)

  • PSPA Survey

    Median Salary = $90000 - $94000
    Average Age = 41.5
    70.4% female
    62.9% respondents were PSPA members
    Over 70% have obtained a Masters Degree Less than 4% have only an Associates Degree 53% work in urban setting
    27% suburban 20% rural 27.5% Primary Care (17.4% in Family Medicine)
    13.4% Internal Medicine Subspecialties
    1.6% Pediatrics
    27.8% Surgery Subspecialties
    8.1% Emergency Medicine 21.5% Other Specialties Avg PA sees 65 pts/week
    6,710 PAs in PA
    108K in US

  • Thomas Jefferson University adds distance program in Atlantic City

  • Mercyhurst University starts first PA class

  • PSPA 2015-2016 Board of Directors

    President: Gerry Grega
    President Elect: Cathy Gillespie
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Janet DeSipio
    Directors at Large: Linda Bizzak, Hillary Snyder, Katie Kugler, Pamela Minardi, Heather Bratton, PA-S, Hope Weber, PA-S

  • Annual CME Conference

    Location: Bayfront Convention Center, Erie
    Cost: $520 on-site member
    Highlights:
    Host City Charity = Community Shelter Services
    Silent Auction raised $14K for PA PAC
    PSPA 40th Anniversary theme
    Challenge Bowl Winner = Penn State University
    5K Fun Run = John Ashton, Meghan Stewart

  • Annual Awards

    Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship Award: Amanda Yaple (Arcadia University), Jaclyn Beck (Kings College), Meredith Mohr (University of the Sciences)
    Educator of the Year: Julie Kinzel
    Michael Habeck Lifetime Achievement Award: Dolores Soltes

  • Penn State University graduates first PA class

  • PSU PA students raise $5,200 for Stop Hunger Now

    Penn State University PA Students completed fund raisers and community events that raised $5,200 for Stop Hunger Now. These funds will purchase over 18,000 meals to fight hunger worldwide.

  • University of the Sciences graduates first PA class

  • Slippery Rock University starts first cohort in their PA program

  • PSPA Past President Awarded House of Delegates Outstanding Service Award at AAPA Conference

  • Temple University starts first PA class

  • 2016-2017 Board of Directors

    President: Catherine Gillespie
    Chief Delegate: Delores Soultes
    President Elect: Katie Kugler
    Treasurer: Christopher Lindberg
    Secretary: Janet DeSipio
    Directors at Large: Linda Bizzak, Hillary Snyder, Katie Kugler, Jacki Lageman Borst, Ben Brenner, PA-S, Tyler Galbreath, PA-S

  • PA PDMP goes Live

    The Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program goes live allowing prescribers including PAs to see patient prescription histories for controlled substances.

  • House Bill 2016 Passed

    Would allow PAs to sign death certificates

  • Pennsylvania PA Programs celebrate PA week

    Chatham students participated in a blood drive. Drexel students made food for a homeless shelter. DeSales students provided medical education. King's students participated in a health fair.

  • Annual CME Conference

    Location: Doubletree Hotel, Pittsburgh
    Cost: $545 on site member
    Highlights:
    Host City Charity = Operation Troop Appreciation (raised over $8,000)
    Silent Auction raised $13K for PA PAC
    Student Challenge Bowl Winner = Penn State University
    5K Fun Run Winners = Kelsy Igo, Nathan Zigler

  • PAC raises over $13,000

    Over $13,000 was raised through the silent auction at the welcome party during the PSPA annual conference.

  • Annual Awards

    Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship Award: Rachael Rock (Drexel University), Kendra Munkacsy (Penn State University), Jasmine Stauffer (Penn State University)
    Humanitarian of the Year: Hoonani Cuadrado, PA-C
    PA Educator of the Year: Kathleen Ehrhardt, PA-C
    Thomas J Lemley Health Disparities Award: Hallie Gilbert, PA-S

  • PSPA sends 13 delegates to AAPA House of Delegates

    Eleven delegates and two alternates from Pennsylvania attend the AAPA HOD in Las Vegas, Nevada.Most of the debate and resolutions involved Optimal Team Practice.

  • Hahnemann/Drexel University PA Program celebrates 45 years

  • Lock Haven PA students visit Jamaica

    LHU PA students visited Harmons, Jamaica partnered with Won by One to Jamaica by providing health education and screening exams.

  • Slippery Rock PA students complete mission trip to Hyancayo, Peru

    This was done through Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children. The PA students shadowed and helped medical students.

  • AAPA partners in addiction treatment

    American Society of Addiction Medicine, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and AAPA partner to offer new training courses allowing PAs to prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction.

  • SSA recognizes PAs as Acceptable Medical Source

    The Social Security Administration published additions to its rules that now allow physician assistants to be Acceptable Medical Sources for disability claims.

  • PA programs participate in 15th Annual PA Olympics

    PA students from Arcadia University, DeSales University, PCOM, Philadelphia University, Salus University, Thomas Jefferson University, and the University of the Sciences. Over $20,000 was raised to benefit Valley Against Sex Trafficing.

  • Slippery Rock University holds first White Coat Ceremony

  • Mercyhurst University graduates first class

  • PAs can no longer obtain informed consent

    Per a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, PAs, NPs, and other non-physician practitioners can no longer obtain informed consent from patients for surgical procedures, administering chemotherapy/radiation, administering blood products, inserting a surgical device/appliance, or administering experimental medication.

  • 2017-2018 Board of Directors

    President: Katie Kugler
    Secretary: Christopher Tobias
    Treasurer: Robert Emery
    Directors: Corey Seyler, Marcy Herzog, Jacki Lageman Borst, Hillary Snyder
    Student Directors: Matthew Hrin, Alexndra Lundell

  • House Bill 424 signed by Governor

    PAs can now certify cause of death and sign death certificates. This becomes effective September 7, 2017.

  • Dues Increase

    Fellow membership increased from $135 to $150 annually.

  • PA Students Celebrate PA Week

    Duquesne University: Awareness via social media, pizza party
    Kings College: Participated in Health Fair
    Mercyhurst University: Participated in Employee Health Fair
    University of the Sciences: Presented to high school classes about the PA profession.

  • PSPA 42nd Annual CME Conference

    Held at Valley Forge Convention Center.
    Annual Charity: Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia. Over $6,00 raised.
    PAC Silent Auction: Over $12,000 raised
    Student Challenge Bowl: Penn State (1st), DeSales (2nd), Drexel (3rd)
    5K Fun Run:: Amanda Adair, PA-C (1st place overall), John Flesher, PA-C (2nd overall and 1st place for men)

  • Annual Awards

    Nathaniel Alston Scholarship: Meghan Hall (Thomas Jefferson University), Alexandra Savkova (DeSales University), Pose Streets (University of Pittsburgh)
    Preceptor of the Year: Dr. Marcelino DeSantos
    PA Educator of the Year: David Beck, PA-C
    Thomas J Lemley Health Disparities Award: 1st place Christy Leee Rivard (Thomas Jefferson), 2nd place Lauren Barton (Drexel)

  • Senate Resolution 240 Passed

    A resolution is passed by the Pennsylvania Senate commemorating the 50th anniversary of the PA profession. Included in the resolution were statements that PAs enhance delivery of high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and have earned the trust of the general public.

  • 48th Annual CME Conference

    Location: Hershey Lodge
    Cost: $555 for members
    Attendees: 465 PA-C, 166 PA-S, 631 total (most ever)
    Highlights:
    - New location
    - Holiday theme
    - Welcome Party,

    - Largest attendance ever\
    - Hybrid option
    - Student forum focused on the PANCE, financial health, burnout
    - Leadership Forum with President’s Reception
    - Healthcare Educational Forum including a focus on AI
    - Poster Session with 23 Presenters
    - Sim Lab workshops Host City Charity: The Caring Cupboard. PSPA donated over $3,600.

  • Slippery Rock University graduates first PA class

  • Lane Bower receives Sherry Stolberg Award

    Lane Bower, a recently retired assistant professor of Lock Haven University's PA program, was honored with this award from Drexel University for her outstanding achievement, innovative contribution, service, and dedication to the PA profession. Lane is a 1981 graduate of the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital PA program which is now the Drexel University PA program.

  • PSPA attends AAPA Leadership Advocacy Summit

    PSPA leaders joined PAs from all over the country in Washington DC to promote Senate Bill 1825 and House Resolution 1617. Senate Bill 1825 would allow PAs and other APPs to certify and manage home health for Medicare patients. House Resolution 1617 would authorize PAs to certify a patient's need for therapeutic shoes.

  • Lock Haven PA program holds 5K Run Fundraiser

    Proceeds will go towards the PSPA CME Conference Host City Charity -- Domestic Violence Service Center of Wilkes-Barre.

  • Pennsylvania PA programs participate in PA Olympics

    $24,500 was raised for the Miracle League of Northhampton Township an organization that provides team sport experiences for kids and young adults with mental disabilities. Arcadia University raised the most money. Also participating were DeSales University, Drexel University, Jefferson University, PCOM, and Salus University.

  • PSPA attends AAPA House of Delagates

    11 seated delegates and 3 unseated delegates attended and participated in the HOD in New Orleans. Our delegates submitted a resolution encouraging the use of Patient Drug Monitoring Programs. Other resolutions pertained to Optimal Team Practice, Physician - PA ratios, Physician Assistant name change, and in-person didactic training for PA programs.

  • 2018-2019 Board of Directors

    President: Katie Kugler:
    President Elect:Jackie Lageman Borst
    Secretary: Christopher Tobias
    Treasurer: Robert Emery
    Directors: Marcy Herzog, Rob Ross, Corey Seyler
    Student Directors: Sarah Roos, Adam O'Neill

  • Misericodia University starts first PA class

  • Temple University graduates first PA class

  • PA Programs celebrate PA Week

    Drexel University: Conducted learning projects in greater Philadelphia
    Slippery Rock: Promoted PAs and their PA program
    Arcadia University: Assisted at a blood drive, volunteered to help provide free cardiac screenings, hosted a speaker on helath disparities.

  • 43rd Annual PSPA CME Conference

    Held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in the Poconos.
    633 attendees from 14 states and 9 PA programs
    55 exhibitors
    Host City Charity: Domestic Violence Center of Wilkes Barre
    PAC Auction: Raised over $13,300
    First ever PSPA Leadership Forum held.
    5K Fun Run: Alyssa Wells, PA-C (1st place overall), Tim Swift PA-C (1st place men's)

  • 2018 PSPA Student Challenge Bowl

    First Place: Penn State University
    Second Place: Marywood University
    Third place: Mercyhurst University
    Nine programs participated

  • 2018 PSPA Awards

    Preceptor of the Year: Dr. Mark Armstrong
    Educator of the Year: Emily Murphy, PA-C
    Humanitarian of the Year: Dr. Deborah Opacic
    Health Disparities Award: Eliana Katz PA-S (DeSales), Kayla Miller PA-S (Lock Haven)
    Nathaniel Alston Scholarship Winners: Karen Richtar (St. Francis), Kayla Miller (Lock Haven), Sydney Harteis (Lock Haven)

  • PSPA Welcome Party and Silent Auction

    Raised over $10,000 for the PSPA PAC.

  • Top Pennsylvania Specialties per NCCPA

    Pennsylvania PA Top Specialties:
    19% surgery subspecialties
    14% family medicine/general practice
    20% primary care
    11% internal medicine specialties
    11% emergency med 53% in hospitals
    32% office based

  • NCCPA Salary Data

    Pennsylvania PA Salaries:
    Median $105k
    Mean $102k

  • Demographics per NCCPA

    Pennsylvania PA Demographics:
    9464 certified PAs
    30% < 30 yo
    37% 31-39
    18% 40-49
    9% 50-59
    6% 60+

  • Membership = 2464

    1130 Fellows.1102 Students.

  • Median salary of Pennsylvania PA is $98,000

  • PSPA Membership Cost

    Fellow = $150
    Student = $30

  • New PSPA Lobbyist

    Board of Directors approves DT Firm as PSPA's new lobbying group.

  • PSPA Delegates attend AAPA House of Delegates in Denver

    Jackie Borst (chief delegate), Katie Kugler, Robert Emery, Dolores Soltes, Lane Bower, Tracy Wright, Jacqi Kernaghan, Corey Seyler, Marcy Herzog, Susan DeSantis, Jennifer Campbell, Matthew Wetherhold, Kevin Hickman, Meghan Schmidt

  • Penn State University wins National Challenge Bowl

    Penn State University won the 29th Annual National Medical Challenge Bowl in Denver. A record number of teams, 104, met the eligibility requirements for participation in this competition. The team consisted of Jamal Benson, Brandon Kinneman, and Brendan Comerford. Lolita Feld served as the team’s alternate.

  • New Board of Directors

    President: Jackie Borst.
    Past President: Katie Kugler.
    Treasurer: Rob Emery.
    Secretary: Christopher Tobias.
    Directors at Large: Michael DePalma, Marcy Herzog, Rob Ross, Corey Seyler.
    Student Directors:Lexi Marx, Alicia Ali

  • New PSPA Website Goes Live

    Over two years of work went into the new website. Features include a sleek and modern design with an attractive color scheme, simplified menus, better headings for information, easily divided sections for members/students/employers/public, improved “members only” section, job board, advertisements, working links to external sites of interest, and functional search feature.

  • PSPA Hill Day

    Breakfast meeting and legislator visits. Over 50 PAs held over 80 meetings with senators, and house representatives.

  • Senate Bills 870, 870 Introduced -- Physician Assistant Modernization Practice Act

    Legislation was referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee. It would allow countersignature and ratio requirements to be determined at the practice level. It would also allow for filing of work agreements instead of requiring “approval” by the state medical and osteopathic boards. It would remove the requirement for physicians to be on-site at satellite locations. Finally, it would create permanent PA seats on both the medical and osteopathic boards.

  • New graduate PSPA membership category added

    The PSPA board of directors voted to create two new PSPA membership categories. These categories are open to new graduates in their first year after graduation to have the privilege of fellow or affiliate membership status at 50% the cost.

  • Annual CME Conference

    Location: Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
    Cost: $485 fellow with early registration, $635 non-member
    Attendees: 376 including 88 students
    Highlights:
    - 2nd Annual Leadership Forum.
    - 26 hours of general sessions and eight workshops
    - Host City Charity: Susquehanna Service Dogs. PSPA donated $7372.96 plus physical donations.

  • Welcome Party and PAC Silent Auction

    Raises over $10,000 for the PSPA PAC.

  • Annual Student Challenge Bowl

    9 teams participated: Chatham University, DeSales University, Drexel University, Lock Haven University, Marywood University, Mercyhurst University, Penn State University, Thomas Jefferson University, and the University of Pittsburgh. 1st - Penn State University
    2nd - Mercyhurst University
    3rd - Drexell University

  • PSPA Annual Awards

    Physician + PA Team Award: Jacqi Kernaghan, PA-C and Barry Jacobson, MD of the Osteoporosis Center of Delaware County.
    PA Educator of the Year: Mary Allias, Assistant Professor and Director of Didactic Education at Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program.
    Michael J. Habeck Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Emery, PA-C.

  • PSPA Annual Student Awards

    Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship Awards: Paulina Paw (Lock Haven University), Reagan Rush (Seton Hill University), Melissa Rickens (DeSales University).
    Thomas J Lemley Award in Health Disparities: Mason Miller, PA-S

  • Pennsylvania House Bills 1997, 1998

    Physician Assistant Modernization Practice Act is referred to the Professional Licensure Committee.

  • Membership = 2455

    This is a 22% representation of Pennsylvania PAs.

  • BoD votes to suspend regional affairs in-person events

    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the board votes to suspend any in-person events. This lasted until 5/31/20.

  • Telemedicine services allowed by medical professionals in other states

    Governor Wolf granted the request for a suspension during the COVID-19 emergency declaration to allow licensed practitioners in other states to provide services to Pennsylvanians via the use of telemedicine, without obtaining a Pennsylvania license, for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.

  • Written Agreement Emergency Waiver

    During the COVID-19 emergency declaration, physician assistants licensed in this Commonwealth or licensed or authorized to practice in any other state who is responding to a need for medical care created by a declared state of emergency or a state or local disaster (not to be defined as an emergency situation which occurs in the place of one’s employment) may render care consistent with relevant standards of care.

  • More COVID-19 PA Emergency Waivers

    During the COVID-19 emergency declaration, Osteopathic physicians may supervise more than four PAs. All physicians no longer need to be named on the written agreement. Written agreements needing board approval is suspended. Countersignature requirements will be suspended. Board approval of a physician assistant at “satellite operations” is suspended. This will allow more physician assistants to practice wherever they are needed during the disaster declaration.

  • Licensing and regulatory requirements suspended for retired PAs

    During the COVID-19 emergency declaration, individuals in the healthcare field who have inactive licenses or have allowed their Pennsylvania license to expire, are allowed to seek reactivation and immediately resume work within their scope of practice, provided their inactive or expired license is/was in good standing.

  • CMS permits PAs to order and certify Home Health

    The CARES Act amends the Social Security Act to permanently allow PAs and NPs to order/certify Home Health for Medicare beneficiaries.

  • PAs licensed in other states do not need to contact BPOA

    During the COVID-19 emergency declaration, BPOA is NOT requiring licensed PAs from other states to contact BPOA, provide additional background checks, letters of good standing, CME’s etc. They may come here and render care consistent with relevant standards of care.

  • First Virtual Board of Directors Meeting

    First of several PSPA BoD meeting that would be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Student Director Election Winners

    Travis Laverne, PA-S - Drexel University
    Delaney Dollard, PA-S - Thomas Jefferson University

  • Fellow Election Winners

    Director at Large – Robert Ross, PA-C
    Direct at Large – Ashley Pizzimenti, PA-C AAPA House of Delegates:
    Robert Emery, PA-C
    Jacqi Kernaghan, PA-C
    Cory Seyler, PA-C
    Megan Schmidt, PA-C
    Dolores Soltes, PA-C Unseated Delegates:
    Adam O'Neill, PA-C
    Ashley Pizzimenti, PA-C No candidates for President Elect

  • BoD votes to have virtual option for 2020 annual CME conference

    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PSPA board of directors votes to have a virtual option for the October 2020 CME conference.

  • Walter Eisenhauer, PA-C appointed to State Board of Medicine

    Walt Eisenhower, MMS, MEd, PA-C, was approved by the Pennsylvania Senate and Governor Wolf and appointed to the rotating non-physician seat on the State Board of Medicine. It was over 16 years since a physician assistant occupied the seat.

  • 2020-2021 AAPA House of Delegates Representatives

    Jackie Lageman-Borst, PA-C
    Lane Bower, PA-C
    Tracy Wright, PA-C
    Jacqi Kernaghan, PA-C
    Jennifer Orgel-Campbell, PA-C
    Katie Kugler, PA-C
    Dee Soltes, PA-C
    Corey Seyler, PA-C
    Matthew Wetherhold, PA-C
    Alyssa Abebe, PA-C
    Robert Emery, PA-C
    Ashley Pizzimenti, PA-C (unseated)
    Adam O’Neill, PA-C (unseated)

  • 2020-2021 Board of Directors

    President: Jackie Lageman-Borst, PA-C
    Chief Delegate: Jackie Lageman-Borst, PA-C
    Past President:Katie Kugler, PA-C
    Treasurer:Robert Emery, PA-C
    Secretary:Christopher Tobias, PA-C
    Directors at Large:
    Ashley Pizzimenti, PA-C
    Michael DePalma, PA-C
    Rob Ross, PA-C
    Corey Seyler, PA-C
    Travis Laverne, PA-S
    Delaney Pollard, PA-S

  • No President Elect. Current President, Jackie Borst, continues.

    There was no president elect candidate. Jackie Borst agrees to carry on as PSPA President for two more years, and Katie Kugler agrees to stay on as Past President for two more years.

  • CME conference goes virtual

    Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BoD votes to made the 2020 Fall CME Conference entirely virtual.

  • Annual CME Conference

    This was the first ever virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cost was $485 and there were 360 attendees including 240 online participants at once. There was a virtual exhibit hall. All committee meetings were done virtually and in advance of the conference. There was a Virtual 19th Annual Fun Run and Walk. The charity was Grady's Decision and PSPA donated $2,393.
    There was no challenge bowl, welcome party, or PAC silent auction.

  • PSPA Presents Annual Awards

    Educator of the Year: Jason Hare, MPAS, PA-C University of Pittsburgh
    Physician + PA Team: Zane Gates, M.D. and Vincent Capone, PA-C Blair County
    Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship: Andrew Copa, University of Pittsburgh. Ashleigh Kozicz, Arcadia University. Krupa Patel, Thomas Jefferson University.

  • AAPA HoD is held virtually

    Main discussion topic was a title change. Most resolutions were postponed until the May 2021 meeting.

  • 48th Annual CME Conference

    Location: Hershey Lodge
    Cost: $555 for members Attendees: 465 PA-C, 166 PA-S, 631 total (most ever) Highlights:
    - New location
    - Holiday theme
    - Welcome Party
    - Largest attendance ever
    - Hybrid option
    - Student forum focused on the PANCE, financial health, and burnout
    - Leadership Forum with President’s Reception
    - Healthcare Educational Forum including a focus on AI
    - Poster Session with 23 Presenters
    - Sim Lab workshops

  • The PA Direct Payment Act is included in the Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement

    Previously Medicare policy required that the employer of a PA be paid for services provided to Medicare patients. However, other health professionals – physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), physical therapists, psychologists, podiatrists, social workers, and others – were permitted to receive direct payment under their own name and National Provider Identifier number. PAs will also now be able to receive direct payment. It will take effect January 1, 2021.

  • Membership = 2486

  • Pennsylvania Senate Bills 397/398 Introduced

    Legislation is introduced to have a permanent seat for a PA on the State (Osteopathic) Board of Medicine, to define countersignature requirements in Work Agreements, to make Work Agreements effective when filed, and to increase PA: Supervising Physician ratios.

  • U.S. Acting Secretary of HHS makes Amendment to the PREP Act Declaration

    Includes PAs and PA students along with other trained professionals qualified to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Pennsylvania Senate Bill 425 Introduced

    Legislation introduced that allows physicians to delegate obtaining informed consent to a "qualified practitioner."

  • Pennsylvania House Bill 1022

    Legislation introduced that allows physicians to delegate obtaining informed consent to a "qualified practitioner."

  • PSPA Conducts Virtual Hill Day

    PSPA has a two day virtual hill day event where they met with more than 100 legislators to discuss and promote Senate Bills 397/398.

  • Written Agreements Move Online

    Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine allows Work Agreements between physicians and PAs to be accepted online only.

  • AAPA House of Delegates

    Virtual meeting Passed a resolution affirming “Physician Associate” as the official title of the PA profession by a majority vote of 198 to 68 William Reynolds, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA of Pennsylvania was recognized for his dedication to the AAPA House of Delegates

  • COVID-19 Waivers Extended

    COVID-19 waivers including suspension of ration requirements, written agreements not requiring medical board approval, countersignatures not being required are extended through 9/30/2021.

  • Informed Consent Act 61 Signed by Governor Wolfe

    Physicians can now delegate obtaining informed consent to qualified practitioners including Physician Assistants.

  • PSPA Board of Directors

    President: Jackie Lageman Borst
    Immediate Past President: Katie Kugler
    Treasurer: Robert Emery
    Secretary: Christopher Tobias
    Directors at Large:
    Jennifer Campbell
    Corey Seyler
    Robert Ross
    Hillary Snyder
    Nicole Miller, PA-S
    Ian Diehl, PA-S

  • AAPA Delegates

    Chief Delegate: Jackie Lageman Borst
    Delegates:
    Jacqi Kernaghan
    Corey Seyler
    Robert Emery
    Meghan Schmidt
    Matthew Wetherhold
    Alyssa Abebe
    Lane Bower
    Larissa Whitney
    Jenifer Campbell
    Katie Kugler
    Janna Harris
    Hillary Snyder

  • COVID-19 Waivers Extended Again with Act 73

    COVID-19 waivers including suspension of ration requirements, written agreements not requiring medical board approval, countersignatures not being required are extended through 3/31/2021.

  • Act 78 and 79 Signed by Governor

    These Acts eliminated the mandatory countersignature requirement, allowed for filing of work agreements (vs full approval), increased physician/PA ratios in an office and hospital setting, removed the requirement for physicians to be on-site at satellite locations, and created of a permanent PA seat on both the medical and osteopathic boards.

  • Annual Conference

    Location: Kalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono
    Cost: $485 for members
    Attendees: 473
    Highlights:
    Hybrid format - online or in-person
    136 attended the student forum
    150 attended the professional development forum
    160 attended the education forum Host City Charity: Kindness Project of Lehigh Valley. Over $5,000 plus donations Welcome Party and PAC Silent Auction: Bidding was 100% online
    $8150.96 was raised for PA PAC. Fun Run: Thirteen runners and seven walkers participated.

  • Student Challenge Bowl

    6 teams - Chatham University, DeSales University, Mercyhurst University, Penn State, Slippery Rock University, and University of Pittsburgh
    1st - Penn State
    2nd - Mercyhurst University
    3rd - DeSales University

  • Annual Awards

    Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Award Winners:
    Samantha Noel, PA-S Drexel University
    Kacie Riebman, PA-S Drexel University
    Elizabeth Sinclair, PA-S Drexel University PA Educator of the Year: Jamie Hammond, PA-C
    Preceptor of the Year: Robert Lowry, PA-C Thomas J. Lemley Award for Diversity:
    Prenna Jackson, PA-S Drexel University
    Zahra Cepeda, PA-S Marywood University

  • AAPA Salary Report for Pennsylvania

    Mean annual income
    0-1 Years: $90,000
    2-4 Years or Fewer: $97,500
    5-9 Years: $107,000
    10-14 Years: $102,000
    15-19 Years: $117,000
    20 or More Years: $120,000

  • NCCPA Pennsylvania PA -C Demographics

    10.649 Certified PAs (3rd most of any state)
    23.1% male
    76.9% female (Highest of any state)
    34 years old median age (Tied for youngest)
    9.2% Non-white race
    $106,946 mean income (lowest of any state)
    19.6% work in primary care
    52.4% work in hospital setting
    4.5% ever served in U.S. Armed Forces (4th lowest of any state)

  • Walter Eisenhauer appointed to State Board of Medicine

    Walter Eisenhauer, MMSc, PA-C is appointed for the new permanent Physician Assistant seat.

  • Hillary Snyder appointed to State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

    Hillary Snyder MMPAS, PA-C is appointed for the new permanent Physician Assistant seat.

  • PA Olympics

    Over $24,000 raised for METAvivor. Temple University raised the most funds.This event celebrated its 20th year and has now raised almost $195,000.

  • House of Delegates Meeting

    Thirteen delegates from Pennsylvania participated at the meeting in Indianapolis which was the first in-person meeting since 2019.

  • Act 30 signed by Governor Wolf

    Made order writing for home health care services permanent for both PAs and NPs. The legislation was brought about by the passage of the federal CARES Act, in March of 2020 when Congress permanently changed federal law to allow NPPs (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to order and oversee orders for home health services.

  • Membership Cost

    $180 for Fellow or Affiliate Member

  • 2022-2023 Officers and Directors

    President: Jackie Borst
    President Elect: Rob Ross
    Treasurer: Rob Emery
    Secretary: Christopher Tobias
    Directors at Large: Dan Barker, Jennifer Campbell, Erin Groft, Corey Seyler, Patrice Farquharson, PA-S, Courtney Lee, PA-S

  • 2022-2023 PSPA Delegates to AAPA House of Delegates

    Alyssa Abebe
    Jackie Borst
    Lane Bower
    Jennifer Campbell
    Abigal Ferry
    Jana Harris
    Jacqi Kernaghan
    Katie Kugler
    William Reynolds
    Rob Ross
    Megan Schmidt
    Corey Seyler
    Matthew Wetherhold
    Larissa Whitney

  • Act 76 signed by Governor Wolf

    Allowed PAs to perform tele-psych encounters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many behavioral health providers moved to an entirely virtual model.

  • Act 80 signed by Governor Wolf

    Made permanent the waiver for PAs to be authorized to administer influenza and COVID vaccines

  • Membership

    966 Fellow
    115 Affiliate
    45 Sustaining
    1 Associate
    1404 Students
    47 Prospective PA
    6 Physician
    60 New Graduate Fellow
    4 New Graduate Affiliate

  • COVID-19 Waivers End

    COVID-19 waivers including suspension of ratio requirements, written agreements not requiring medical board approval, countersignatures not being required ended.

  • Annual Conference

    Dates: November 2-5
    Location: Pittsburgh Omni William Penn Hotel
    Cost: $515 for members
    Attendees: 498
    Highlights: Beautiful and historic setting. Hybrid format continued. Student, Professional Development and Education Forums were well attended. 22 student poster presentations. Host City Charity was Persad Center and there were over $5000 in donations plus donated items. Fun run had 11 participants.

  • Welcome Party and PAC Silent Auction

    Bidding was again 100% online. $11,000 was raised for PA PAC.

  • Student Challenge Bowl

    Competing schools included Chatham University (1st place), DeSales University (2nd place), Duquesne University (3rd place), Drexel University, Mercyhurst University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Seton Hill University, Slippery Rock University, Thomas Jefferson University – Center City Campus, University of Pittsburgh
    Host City Charity

  • Annual Awards

    PA Educator of the Year: Rosa Fannie
    PA of the Year: Amy Haller
    Michael Habeck Lifetime Achievement Award: Mark DeSantis, PA-C
    Thomas J. Lemley Award for Health Disparities Competition: Bryan Bilbao, PA-C
    Joanna Johnson, PA-S (Drexel University)

  • Pennsylvania PA Demographics

    From NCCPA:
    10,999 Certified PAs
    22.6% male, 77.4% female
    27.9 % under 30 years old
    38.4% 30-40 years old
    19.4% 40-50 years old
    8.6% 50-60 years old
    5.7% > 60 years old
    Median age 34
    Median income $105,000
    19% work in primary care
    55.2% work in a hospital setting

  • Membership Cost

    Membership Cost is $180 for a Fellow Membership

  • Linda Sekhon elected President of PAEA

    Linda Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C and PSPA Past President became the new PAEA President.

  • PA Olympics

    Drexel University hosted the 20th running of the PA Olympics

  • PSPA Hill Day

    There were 41 attendees including clinical PAs, PA faculty, and PA students who met with Pennsylvania Senators, Representatives, and their staff at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building.

  • AAPA House of Delegates Meeting

    Location: Nashville, TN
    PSPA Delegates: 14 Attended

  • Jacqi Kernaghan received the 2023 AAPA House Officer Service Award

  • Lane Bower Rognized for AAPA Service

    A resolution was made recognizing Lane Bower’s 28 years of service to the AAP House of Delegates

  • Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG) Student Award

    Katelyn Molnar, a King’s College physician assistant student from Tom’s River, N.J., is the 2023 recipient.

  • PSPA goes to Hershey Park

    The PSPA Membership Committee
    organized a Hershey Park Day for members and their families.

  • Board of Directors

    President: Rob Ross
    Immediate Past President: Jackie Lageman-Borst
    Treasurer: Rob Emery
    Secretary: Christopher Tobias
    Directors at Large:
    Dan Barker
    Jennifer Campbell
    Erin Groft
    Nichole Miller
    Sofi Papastamos, PA-S
    Christian Herbster, PA-S

  • 2023-2024 PSPA Delegates for AAPA House of Delegates

    Alyssa Abebe
    David Beck
    Jackie Lageman-Borst
    Jennifer Campbell (Chief Delegate)
    Susanna Chase
    Dane Doornbas (unseated)
    Abigal Ferry
    Janna Harris
    Amy Haller(unseated)
    Kevin Hickman (unseated)
    Jacqi Kernaghan
    Katie Kugler
    William Reynolds
    Rob Ross
    Corey Seyler
    Matthew Wetherhold

  • Hillary Snyder elected Vice Chair of State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

    Hillary Snyder, PA-C is elected as the Vice Chair of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Health Professionals Scholarship from the Veterans Administration (VA)

    Jamesa Jackson, class of 2023, Drexel University. She received full tuition reimbursement and employment at the VA.

  • PSPA Members Participate in AAPA Hill Day

    PSPA Members Sarah Atkins, Breann Blake, Dane Doornbos, Rosa Fannie, Rob Ross, Linda Sekhon visited US Representative and Senator offices to advocate for PAs.

  • Membership

    1057 Fellow members
    139 Affiliate members
    51 Sustaining members
    2 Associate members
    1391 Student members
    32 Prospective PA members
    5 Physician members
    35 New graduate fellow members
    6 New graduate affiliate members

  • 48th Annual CME Conference

    Location: Hershey Lodge
    Cost: $555 for members
    Attendance: 465 PA-C, 166 PA-S, 631 total (most ever) Highlights:
    New location
    Holiday theme
    Hybrid option
    Student forum focused on the PANCE, financial health, and burnout
    Leadership Forum with President’s Reception
    Healthcare Educational Forum including a focus on AI
    Poster Session with 23 Presenters
    Sim Lab workshops Host City Charity:
    The Caring Cupboard
    PSPA donated over $3,600

  • Welcome Party

    Silent Auction with online bidding
    Raised over $15,000 for the PSPA PAC
    Uptown Band provided live music
    Ugly Sweater theme/contest

  • Student Challenge Bowl

    Chatham University, Mercyhurst University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Duquesne University, Marywood University (1st Place), University of Pittsburgh (2nd Place), Thomas Jefferson Center City Campus, DeSales University, Slippery Rock University, Drexel University, Penn State University, Misericordia University, Arcadia University, and Elizabethtown College (3rd Place)

  • PSPA Preceptor of the Year

    Jake Wills, PA-C

  • Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship Awards

    Emilia Miranda-Feu, Drexel University
    Zoe Khaitan, DeSales University

  • PSPA Service Award

    Susan DeSantis for her 30 years of service to PSPA most recently as Executive Director

  • PSPA PA of the Year

    David Beck PA-C, University of Pittsburgh

  • PSPA PA Educator of the Year

    Toni Wilson PA-C, University of Pittsburgh

  • Health Disparity Thomas J. Lemley Award

    Mark Bartolacci, DeSales University
    Ashley Kneale, Drexel University

  • PSPA Lifetime Achievement Award

    Lane Bower, PA-C