2026-2027 President’s Welcome

Greetings Washington PAs, I am looking forward to this year with Washington Academy of Physician Associates. We have a great group of leaders, and I want to introduce you to those of us who are working behind the scenes. We have a new delegate to the Washington State...

WAPA Elections Open!

WAPA Elections are open now through April 22. If you are a WAPA member and have not received your ballot and voting instructions, please contact wapa@wapa.com. President Elect Candidates Jenna Newcomb Barkhimer Executive Board Member since 2025 Legislative committee...

Call for Nominations

Are you interested in being a more active leader in WAPA? Do you have knowledge and skills you would like to contribute to your professional association? Consider running for a position on WAPA’s Board of Directors! In the 2026 election, which is for officers...

New Laws for Physician Assistants Passed in 2024

From the free webinar covered on June 7, 2024! During the legislative session, Washington passed two bills that impact how PAs are licensed and practicing in the state. House Bill 1917 creates the Physician Assistant Compact, which allows licensed PAs to practice...
The Washington Physician Health Program

The Washington Physician Health Program

The Washington Physician Health Program (WPHP) provides early intervention, assessment, treatment referral, and post-treatment monitoring for health professionals, including PAs, who may not be able to practice safely due to an impairing or potentially impairing...