We’d like to share some big news regarding the PA profession in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). For some time, the CAF has been actively working to create a direct entry plan that would allow civilian applicants who have completed… Read more »
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OPINION: Making most of physician assistants will improve care and cut costs
September 27th, 2019This Opinion article was originally published in the Edmonton Journal on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Alberta government should be applauded for providing $3 million in new funding for nurse practitioners (NPs). Patients in underserved parts of Alberta deserve timely… Read more »
OPINION: Common sense says New Brunswick needs physician assistants
February 13th, 2019This Commentary was originally published in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Scrapped surgeries, staff shortages, and poor access to care in underserved parts of the province are some of the headlines we see repeated ad… Read more »
Physician Assistant Day spotlights growing demand for PAs among doctors, patients, and Canadian health systems
November 26th, 2018All Canadians would benefit from expanding the use of PAs to close gaps in care and save money OTTAWA, November 27, 2018 — As Canadian physician assistants (PAs) celebrate National Physician Assistant Day on November 27, 2018, they are reminding… Read more »
Calls grow louder for British Columbia to introduce physician assistants to address health care woes
October 22nd, 2018BC Green Party and Doctors of BC join growing list of groups supporting the use of physician assistants to ease pressure on health system VICTORIA, October 22, 2018 — Over the weekend, BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver added his… Read more »