Names
In 1961, who called for a 'mid-level' provider trained from former military corpsmen at an AMA meeting?
Charles Hudson, MD
In what year did the first PA class enroll at Duke University undar Dr. Eugne Stead?
1965
Which 1965 federal legislation significantly increased healthcare access for the elderly and poor, driving the need for more providers?
Medicare and Medicaid
Which organization is responsible for the oversight of PA certification, including the PANCE and PANRE?
National Commisson on certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
In 1981, the Physician Assistant tile underwent what minor grammatical change?
the apostrophe s was removed
Who is considered the founder of the Physician Assistant profession?
Dr. Eugene Stead
The original PA class at Duke univerisy consisted of four individuals from what professional background?
Ex-Navy Corpsmen
Which institution established the first bachelor's degree program for PAs?
Alderson-Broaddus
What organization serves as the national professional society for PAs in the United States?
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Under the 1980 reimbursment recommendations, PAs were reimbursed at what percentage of the physician rate in hospitals?
85%
Who was the founder of the MEDEX program?
Richard Smith
On what date did the first PA class graduate from Duke University?
October 6th, 1967
Which state was the first to enact legislation for the role of physician assistants in 1970?
California
The AAPA House of Delegates (HOD) is responsible for enacting policies that establish the WHAT of the profession?
Values, Philosophies, and principles
The 'Triple Aim' of healthcare improvement includes improving the care experience, improving population health, and WHAT?
Reducing the cost of healthcare
The first graduate level PA program was established at the University of Colorado by whom?
Dr. Henry Silver
National PA day is celebrated annulally on October 6th to commemorate the first graduating class and what?
Dr. Eugene Stead's birthday
The 1970 National Nealth Service Corps (NHSC) was created to adress what specific healthcare issue?
The lack of physicians in rural and inner-city areas
The 1980 GMENAC report recommended that medical school reduce enrollment and that PAs be granted WHAT?
A broadened scope of practice and limited prescriptive authority
What was the specific fourth aim added to the 'Triple Aim' in 2014 to create the 'Quadruple Aim'?
Healthcare team well-being
In 2021, the AAPA house of delegates voted to change the professional title to WHAT?
Physician Associate
which university founded the MEDEX program in 1969, emphasizing the shorter classroom period and longer apprenticeship?
University of washington
What was the original name of the physician assistant education association (PAEA) when if was founded in 1972?
Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP)
Which organization manages the Centralized Application Service for the PAs (CASPA?
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
In 2000, what degree was endorsed as the standard entry-level degree for the PA profession?
Master's degree