PA Evaluation and Standardization Era (1973-1980)
The first national conference on new health practitioners was held in Wichita Falls, TX. The National Board of Medical Examiners administered its first national certifying examination to graduates of AMA accredited PA Programs, to nurse practitioners and to informally trained physician assistants. To remain certified PA have to complete 100 hours of continuing medical education (CME) within three years and take a re-certifying examination every six years. There was a rapid expansion of baccalaureate PA educational programs stimulated by Federal training contracts. These programs have to admit more women, minorities and place more graduates into primary care specialties to receive funding. Initial workforce studies indicated that PAs are well-accepted, productive and cost-efficient. The American Academy of Physician Assistants established a House of Delegates to develop policy and PA enabling legislation is enacted in most states.
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AAPA house of delegates standing rules1977A copy of the standing rules of the house enacted by the AAPA house of delegates. |
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American Academy of Physicians' Assistants : pamphlet [late 1974]October, 1974This pamphlet was published by the American Academy of Physicians' Assistants in late 1974 after the Academy had moved into its new national office... |
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First National Conference on New Health PractitionersApril 10, 1973Program (flyer) of the first national conference held at the USAF School of Health Care Sciences, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX, April... |
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American Medical Association, Report of the Board of Trustees - Correspondence: Glasson to EstesJanuary 4, 1973Correspondence from John Glasson, MD, North Carolina Medical Society, to E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD, Chair of the Department of Community Health... |
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American Medical Association Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs - Correspondence: Detmer to Gilreath and GodkinsJanuary 23, 1973This letter from Detmer and the AMA indicates the AMA's interest in soliciting as a full collaborating member "a physician's assistant organization... |
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The Physician Assistant1980This 3-fold pamphlet was published by the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants in 1980 to introduce patients to the PA concept. It describes the... |
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Statement on Medicare Reimbursement for Physician's AssistantsMarch, 1977This statement was presented by Thomas R. Godkins, immediate past president of the American Academy of Physician's Assistants, to the Subcommittee... |
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American Association of Surgeon's Assistants: 1977 Dues - Correspondence: Spivey to AASA members1977This letter from Chris Spivey, Treasurer of the American Association of Surgeon's Assistants, request payment of dues for 1977. Fees are $25 for... |
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APAP Biweekly Report, August 8, 1975August 8, 1975This newsletter date August 8, 1975 contains news about: (1) Air Force PAs being stationed overseas, (2) date of NBME 1975 Certifying Examination -... |
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Association of Physician Assistant Programs [Membership List, April 12, 1974]April 12, 1974Association of Physician Assistant Programs membership list containing the names of 45 educational programs and program directors or representatives. |