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Welcome to VAPA

The Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants serves the needs of PAs and PA Students who work or reside in the state of Virginia. VAPA’s Web site serves its members and the public by providing a forum for services and ideas designed to strengthen and promote the PA profession throughout Virginia. MORE....

Advocacy Challenge:
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Allowing PAs to Provide Hospice Care - MORE....

Medical Society of Virginia Partnership

Effective immediately, physician assistants and physician assistant students are eligible to join MSV as affiliate members. Press Release....

A Great Time to Be a PA

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Target: 2000

Current: 735

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a physician assistant sign a DNR form?
Yes, effective July 1, 2011, §54.1-2952.2 of the Code of Virginia provides that "whenever any law or regulation requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, it shall be deemed to include a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician assistant."

 

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