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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The relationship of physician assistant training to academic health centers1974This is a position paper produced in 1974 that begins "The Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) is a charitable and scientific... |
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Second National Conference on New Health Practitioners [program]March 27, 1974Program provided to individuals attending the Second National Conference on New Health Practitioners at the Monteleone Hotel, New Orleans, LA on... |
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American Academy of Physicians' Assistants NewsletterFebruary, 1974Newsletter issued in February 1974 announcing the hiring of Donald Fisher, Ph.D., as the Executive Director of the Academy and Association and... |
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Questioning the mechanism of continuing education for PA recertification - Correspondence: Riddick to GodkinsJanuary 20, 1976Frank Riddick questions Godkins on the method of using continuing education to recertify PA's. Concern is expressed over whether a sufficient... |
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Not serving on American Association of Physicians' Assistants advisory board - Correspondence: Castle to PalaceJanuary 31, 1973In this scathing letter, C. Hilmon Castle informs Paul Palace and the American Association of Physicians' Assistants that, "Although the reasons... |
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Godkins disappointed by ACPA's rejection of merger proposal - Correspondence: Godkins to GilreathApril 4, 1973Godkins expresses his disappointment at the ACPA's rejection of the AAPA's merger proposal. He assures them that their "willingness to merge with... |
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Memorandum from Fasser to all AAPA board members and advisors regarding presidential activities - Correspondence: Fasser to boardJuly 1, 1974Fasser reports on the activities of the 6/28/1974 board meeting. He discusses the merger, certification, who will publish the journal, and fees. |
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Impact of Jimmy Carter's election on Physician Assistants: Mittman to Sir or Ms.August 25, 1976This letter written by D. Mittman on August 25, 1976 was eventually answered by Eugene Beau Davis on August 27, 1976 (see ID# 367). Mittman asks... |
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American Academy of Physicians' Assistants: Candidate Platforms, biographical Data, 19771977This document prepared and distributed by the American Academy of Physician's Assistants provides a photograph and statement from each candidate... |
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Academy and College Merger Proposal - Correspondence: TR Godkins and G GilreathFebruary 26, 1973Letter sent from Mr. Godkins, president of the American Academy of Physician's Assistants, to Mr. Gilreath, president of the American College of... |