Physician Assistant History Society
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Founded in 2002 by two PA educators, the PA History Society is dedicated to the history and legacy of the PA profession through preservation, research and education.
The PA History Society is accepting applications for a Full-Term Trustee and a One-Year Term Student Trustee for our 2026 Board! Applications are open until August 15, 2025. Scan the QR code or visit our website for more information on how to apply: www.pahx.org
June 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The PA History Society is accepting applications for a Full-Term Trustee and a One-Year Term Student Trustee for our 2026 Board! Applications are open until August 15, 2025. Scan the QR code or visit our website for more information on how to apply: www.pahx.org
New Biography~ Meet Dwayne Williams! Realizing that there was a need for accessible and effective PANCE preparation material, Williams created his review book, PANCE Prep Pearls. Learn more about him and his contributions to PA education and accessible healthcare on his bio: pahx.org/bios/dwayne-...
April 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New Biography~ Meet Dwayne Williams! Realizing that there was a need for accessible and effective PANCE preparation material, Williams created his review book, PANCE Prep Pearls. Learn more about him and his contributions to PA education and accessible healthcare on his bio: pahx.org/bios/dwayne-...
We would like to thank the PA History Society Board of Trustees for the amazing Spring Board Meeting this weekend. We are excited for what is ahead!
And also thank you to the North Carolina Academy of PAs for letting us hold the meeting at the Stead Center in Durham, NC :)
And also thank you to the North Carolina Academy of PAs for letting us hold the meeting at the Stead Center in Durham, NC :)
April 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We would like to thank the PA History Society Board of Trustees for the amazing Spring Board Meeting this weekend. We are excited for what is ahead!
And also thank you to the North Carolina Academy of PAs for letting us hold the meeting at the Stead Center in Durham, NC :)
And also thank you to the North Carolina Academy of PAs for letting us hold the meeting at the Stead Center in Durham, NC :)
In this new biography, meet Jan Jonson! He graduated from the University of Utah in their 7th class. He served his profession as president of the Utah Academy and his country in the Utah National Guard. Learn more about him on his bio! pahx.org/bios/jan-jon...
April 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In this new biography, meet Jan Jonson! He graduated from the University of Utah in their 7th class. He served his profession as president of the Utah Academy and his country in the Utah National Guard. Learn more about him on his bio! pahx.org/bios/jan-jon...
The PA History Society is too nice to play pranks on our followers, but we hope you have a fun April Fool's Day all the same!
Photo: PAs William Nihill and John Mott showing off their balloon hats, San Francisco Conference, 1991.
Photo: PAs William Nihill and John Mott showing off their balloon hats, San Francisco Conference, 1991.
April 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The PA History Society is too nice to play pranks on our followers, but we hope you have a fun April Fool's Day all the same!
Photo: PAs William Nihill and John Mott showing off their balloon hats, San Francisco Conference, 1991.
Photo: PAs William Nihill and John Mott showing off their balloon hats, San Francisco Conference, 1991.
Support the PA History Society by becoming a Friend at either the Annual or Lifetime levels! Visit our website to learn more: pahx.org/friends-of-t...
March 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Support the PA History Society by becoming a Friend at either the Annual or Lifetime levels! Visit our website to learn more: pahx.org/friends-of-t...
Lisa Mustone Alexander is a PA educator who has helped advocate for the development of the PA profession abroad. She served as president of the District of Columbia PAs and of the PAEA. She is currently the PA programme director of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. Bio: pahx.org/bios/alexand...
March 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Lisa Mustone Alexander is a PA educator who has helped advocate for the development of the PA profession abroad. She served as president of the District of Columbia PAs and of the PAEA. She is currently the PA programme director of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. Bio: pahx.org/bios/alexand...
Want to learn about the development of the PA profession around the world? Visit the PA History Society's International Timeline! pahx.org/internationa...
March 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Want to learn about the development of the PA profession around the world? Visit the PA History Society's International Timeline! pahx.org/internationa...
Theresa Horvath has made a huge impact on the PA profession and education. She founded a program to stop adolescence violence and served on the PAEA board where she worked to increase funds and visibility of PAs within the federal system. To learn more: pahx.org/bios/horvath...
March 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Theresa Horvath has made a huge impact on the PA profession and education. She founded a program to stop adolescence violence and served on the PAEA board where she worked to increase funds and visibility of PAs within the federal system. To learn more: pahx.org/bios/horvath...
The PA History Society wishes a colorful, bright and joyful Holi to all who observe it!
March 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The PA History Society wishes a colorful, bright and joyful Holi to all who observe it!
Meet PAHx Board Trustee Jeff Myers! Jeff Myers is an assistant professor of palliative care at the Oregon Health & Science University. He served as secretary and president of the organization Physician Associates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Learn on his bio! pahx.org/bios/jeff-my...
Jeff Myers, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FAAHPM - Physician Assistant History Society®
Jeff Myers is currently a PA and assistant professor of palliative medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. His road to his current work took him through many states, and ev...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Meet PAHx Board Trustee Jeff Myers! Jeff Myers is an assistant professor of palliative care at the Oregon Health & Science University. He served as secretary and president of the organization Physician Associates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Learn on his bio! pahx.org/bios/jeff-my...
Kari Bernard is the founding director of the College of Idaho’s doctor of medical science program (DMSc). It is the college’s 1st doctorate program. She's passionate about global health & community service and has participated in medical volunteer work in Ghana. Learn more: pahx.org/bios/kari-be...
March 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Kari Bernard is the founding director of the College of Idaho’s doctor of medical science program (DMSc). It is the college’s 1st doctorate program. She's passionate about global health & community service and has participated in medical volunteer work in Ghana. Learn more: pahx.org/bios/kari-be...
Meet our 2025 Student Trustee: Phoebe Zhang! A student at the Long Island University PA program, she is the founder of HowMedWorks.com, a healthcare advocacy website, as well as the Student Delegate to the House of Delegates, and the SAR of her class. Learn more: pahx.org/bios/phoebe_...
March 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Meet our 2025 Student Trustee: Phoebe Zhang! A student at the Long Island University PA program, she is the founder of HowMedWorks.com, a healthcare advocacy website, as well as the Student Delegate to the House of Delegates, and the SAR of her class. Learn more: pahx.org/bios/phoebe_...
Our first Women's History Month spotlight: Nicole Burwell! She is the founder of the PA program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's John R. and Kathy R. Harriston College of Health and Human Sciences, the largest HBCU in the country.
Read more: pahx.org/bios/nicole-...
Read more: pahx.org/bios/nicole-...
March 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our first Women's History Month spotlight: Nicole Burwell! She is the founder of the PA program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's John R. and Kathy R. Harriston College of Health and Human Sciences, the largest HBCU in the country.
Read more: pahx.org/bios/nicole-...
Read more: pahx.org/bios/nicole-...
It's Women's History Month! PAHx has put together a small exhibit of interviews and biographies in our collection which showcase individuals who exemplify this year's theme for Women's History Month: Moving Forward! Women Educating and Inspiring Others: www.pahx.org/news/womens-history-month-2025/
March 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It's Women's History Month! PAHx has put together a small exhibit of interviews and biographies in our collection which showcase individuals who exemplify this year's theme for Women's History Month: Moving Forward! Women Educating and Inspiring Others: www.pahx.org/news/womens-history-month-2025/
The PA History Society wishes everyone a happy and safe Ramadan for those that observe.
February 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The PA History Society wishes everyone a happy and safe Ramadan for those that observe.
Meet one of the Society's new Board Members, Trustee Jed Grant! Read his bio on our website to learn more about his contributions to the PA profession and his other achievements: pahx.org/bios/jed-gra...
Jed Grant, DMSc, PA-C - Physician Assistant History Society®
More than 650 PAs have been trained under LTC Jed Grant, DMSc, PA-C. He has had PA students with him, both in the classroom and the clinic, for 25 years. He is also a sought-after and engaging speaker...
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February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Meet one of the Society's new Board Members, Trustee Jed Grant! Read his bio on our website to learn more about his contributions to the PA profession and his other achievements: pahx.org/bios/jed-gra...
The PA History Society is now on Bluesky! Please follow us for updates on the Society and for all things PA history!
February 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The PA History Society is now on Bluesky! Please follow us for updates on the Society and for all things PA history!