Seeing as how June 15–21 is National Men’s Health Week, this week is a reminder to prioritize preventive care and routine screenings. PAs help patients take daily steps toward wellness, including supporting men in making informed decisions about their health.
#TAPAsGotYourBack
Congrats to Tiffani Burgin, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, on receiving the 2026 School of Health Professions Spectrum Award from @uthealthsa_shp!
This award recognizes excellence in teaching, research and service—and we're proud to celebrate a Texas PA leader!
More: uthscsa.edu/health-professio…
Want this exclusive 52nd Annual CME Conference shirt?
Attendees can add this limited-edition TAPA conference t-shirt to their registration and pick it up onsite in Conroe during the conference.
Register here: tapa.org/page/annualconferen…
CE Broker changes are coming on 9/1—TAPA is here to help you prepare.
We’ve created a webpage with FAQs and key info to help Texas PAs understand what’s changing, how CE Broker supports compliance & what steps you can take now to get ready.
Check it out: tapa.org/page/cebroker
June 1–7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week.
PAs play an important role in patient education, emergency preparedness and lifesaving care. This week is a reminder that CPR and AED awareness can make a difference when every second counts.
#CPRAwarenessWeek#TAPAsGotYourBack
June is Pride Month.
TAPA is proud to represent a diverse community of PAs, students and healthcare pros across Texas. This month, we recognize the importance of inclusion, respect and belonging in our profession and in the care we provide every day.
#Pride#TAPAsGotYourBack
This Memorial Day, TAPA honors and remembers those who gave their lives in service to our country.
We are grateful for their sacrifice and recognize the courage and dedication of those who have served.
Last chance to submit!
Speaker proposals for TAPA’s 52nd Annual CME Conference are due this coming Tuesday, May 26 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Share your expertise, inspire your peers and help shape this year’s CME experience.
Submit your proposal now: tapa.org/page/cme-speaker-ap…
Registration is now open for TAPA’s 52nd Annual CME Conference!
Join us Sept. 17–20, 2026 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Conroe, TX.
Early bird rates are available through July 1—register now to save.
Register today: tapa.org/page/annualconferen…
Continuing AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Sadaf Charania, M.P.A.S., PA-C, a board-certified PA and Assistant Professor with more than 15 years of health care experience.
TAPA continues to celebrate PA leaders like Sadaf who strengthen patient care.
Texas PAs: your voice matters—here at home and on the national stage.
Help protect the future of our profession and ensure patients continue to get the care they need.
Take a moment to advocate alongside your colleagues across the country. Act now: votervoice.net/AAPAAdvocacy/…
Ready to share your expertise with Texas PAs?
Apply to speak at TAPA’s 52nd Annual CME Conference, Sept. 17–20, 2026 at Margaritaville Lake Conroe.
Deadline: Tuesday, May 26 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Submit your proposal: tapa.org/page/cme-speaker-ap…
May is Jewish American Heritage Month~
We recognize and celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Jewish Americans, including the many who help shape and strengthen the PA profession and healthcare communities.
#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth
Join fellow Texas PAs at a reception hosted by TAPA during the AAPA Conference in NOLA next Friday, May 15th! Please RSVP by May 10: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
A special thank you to our sponsor, High Point University, for their generous support.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
This month, we recognize and celebrate the contributions, cultures and impact of AANHPI communities across healthcare and beyond.
#AANHPIHeritageMonth
The U.S. is already facing a growing access-to-care crisis, and new federal student loan limits are making it harder for future healthcare providers to enter the workforce. Your voice is needed on legislation before Congress that would protect student loans for PAs and other essential healthcare providers. Act now: bit.ly/4vStYcm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
This month is a reminder to check in with yourself, support one another and make space for well-being. TAPA and your fellow Texas PAs are here to encourage, uplift and support you.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Looking for a new PA role? Or trying to find the right candidate?
The TAPA Career Center has you covered. Whether you're job hunting, making a move or hiring, it’s your go-to spot for PA opportunities across Texas.
Check it out at careers.tapa.org!
In March, Raquelle Akavan, DMSc, PA-C, Monica Ward, PA-C (TAPA Past President) & Molly Hammond, PA-C joined Project Access to introduce students in Dripping Springs & DFW to the PA profession. Want to bring PAs to local schools? Project Access tools: paeaonline.org/resources/pub…
Last call: Register for tomorrow's free TAPA Membership 101 webinar. Get a quick overview of member benefits, education opportunities, scholarships and advocacy, and more! Register free and join us online.
Register here: sam-firm.zoom.us/meeting/reg…