Back from the AAPA 2025 National Conference, I’m sharing what no agenda or brochure could capture—the very real reasons I left feeling energized, encouraged, and deeply hopeful for the future of the PA profession.
I’m walking you through my six biggest takeaways from AAPA 2025. From late-night hotel conversations and panels on entrepreneurship, to passionate PA students and powerful hallway discussions, this episode is packed with reflections on how our profession is shifting—in the best way.
This recap will remind you that change is happening, and you’re not alone in wanting more from medicine.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Why the best moments didn’t happen in the lecture halls
The next generation of PAs and how they’re rewriting the script
The entrepreneurial spirit taking root in medicine
How clinicians are becoming the change-makers in healthcare
My favorite tools and tech from the Expo Hall (yes, including squishy stress balls)
Why it’s okay to rest and re-enter slowly
This isn’t just a recap. It’s a reminder that hope isn’t naive—it’s fuel. And if you’ve been feeling like the fire is fading, this one’s for you.
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