Washington Academy of Physician Associates

08/21/2026

Congratulations to the MEDEX Classes of 2026! 🎓

MEDEX Seattle Class 58, Spokane Class 28, Tacoma Class 12, Anchorage Class 16, and Kona Class 5 are graduating today and tomorrow, with celebrations taking place across the WWAMI region.

If you are attending a ceremony, you may see some familiar faces, as WAPA members will be there both as speakers and to celebrate our newest colleagues.

For graduating PAs or those looking to celebrate one: gifting a first-year WAPA membership is a great way to kickstart a new career and hit the ground running as a PA-C!

08/18/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Kari Hoover, MA, MCHS, PA-C

Join Kari Hoover, PA-C, a family medicine provider at Community Health of Central Washington, for an informative session at the 2026 WAPA Annual Fall CME Conference.

Session: Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine

Substance use disorders are increasingly encountered in primary care. In this session, Kari will review the diagnosis and management of opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders, discuss emerging substances of concern such as kratom and xylazine, and share practical strategies for creating individualized treatment plans.

📅 November 1–4, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington | Renton, WA

Expand your clinical knowledge with practical, evidence-based tools you can use in everyday practice. 🔗 Register today: https://ami.jotform.com/260976961103966

08/17/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Jonathan Clemens, DMSc, PA-C

Join Jonathan Clemens, DMSc, PA-C, Principal at ErgoCare Clinic, PLLC, at the 2026 WAPA Annual Fall CME Conference for an in-depth session on navigating complex Washington workers' compensation cases.

Session: Advanced L&I: IMEs and Re-Openings

Designed for PAs who already manage workplace injuries, this session explores the next level of occupational medicine. Learn how to navigate Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), understand injured workers' legal rights, review IME reports, and avoid common pitfalls when reopening previously closed L&I claims.

Whether you practice in family medicine, urgent care, occupational medicine, or another specialty, you'll leave with practical tools to confidently manage more complex workers' compensation cases.

📅 November 1–4, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington | Renton, WA
🔗 Register today: https://ami.jotform.com/260976961103966

08/16/2026

WAPA will continue to share guidance from American Academy of Physician Associates

AAPA supports evidence-based immunization guidance and believes vaccine recommendations should be guided by rigorous scientific evidence, transparent review, and the expertise of qualified medical professionals. As trusted healthcare providers, PAs will continue to help patients and families navigate these decisions with clear, evidence-based guidance. Read the full statement by AAPA President David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, on today's executive order: https://bit.ly/4fQAIBD

08/16/2026

Note: No flu or COVID-19 vaccinations available at these clinics.

Get your child ready for the new school year! Snohomish County Health Department is hosting 2026 Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics at multiple district locations:

Marysville School District
Tue, 8/18, 1–5 PM
Liberty Elementary School
4923 67th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270

Everett Public Schools
Fri, 8/21, 11 AM–3 PM
Community Resource Center
3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

Mukilteo School District
Mon, 8/24, 2–6 PM
Challenger Elementary School
9600 Holly Drive, Everett, WA 98204

Monroe School District (Monroe students only)
Wed, 8/26, 4–6 PM
Park Place Middle School
1408 W. Main St., Monroe, WA 98272

No cost. Appointments encouraged. Limited walk-ins available.
Sign up here: https://www.snohd.org/177/Immunizations

08/16/2026

Experienced PA’s consider this position.

We are searching for the next Washington State Board of Health Executive Director!

Please note that recruitment closes on 8/26/2026

This is an opportunity to influence statewide priorities, drive meaningful change, and help create innovative solutions that strengthen the public health system for everyone in Washington State. If you are passionate about public service, systems transformation, and making a measurable difference, the Washington State Board of Health provides an unparalleled platform to lead change at the highest levels of public health in state government.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/doh/jobs/5446369-0/executive-director-washington-state-board-of-health-doh8970

08/16/2026

Consider Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) perspective on this issue

Washington’s childhood vaccine recommendations remain unchanged. The Washington State Medical Association supports evidence-based guidance from the Washington State Department of Health and West Coast Health Alliance.

Vaccines help protect children, pregnant people and communities from serious, preventable disease. If you have questions about vaccination, talk with your physician or health care team.

Read the full statement: https://wsma.org/vaccine-recommendations

08/16/2026

Need legal help with civil issues?

VA Puget Sound hosts a free legal clinic for Veterans at the American Lake VA Medical Center auditorium every third Wednesday of the month from 1 – 4 p.m. No appointment needed.

Walk in for help with VA benefits, family law, consumer, housing law, and homeless Veteran care.

08/13/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Angela Fulton, PA-C

Join Angela Fulton, PA-C, Aesthetic Director and Partner at Strother Dermatology, at the 2026 WAPA Annual Fall CME Conference for an engaging, hands-on session on one of today's most requested aesthetic procedures.

Session: Botox Basics: A Practical Guide to Neuromodulators in Clinical Practice

Whether you're new to aesthetic medicine or looking to strengthen your skills, this workshop will cover facial anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, injection techniques, dosing, safety considerations, and complication prevention. You'll also see live demonstrations and practical examples designed to help you achieve safe, natural-looking results.

📅 November 1–4, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington | Renton, WA

Gain practical knowledge you can apply immediately in your practice while earning valuable CME.
🔗 Register today: https://ami.jotform.com/260976961103966