There can be some confusion regarding Physician Assistants’ (PAs) titles and proper terminology. Here are some frequently asked questions related to PA titles and terminology, along with their answers:
1. What is a PA, and What Are the Requirements for Becoming Licensed in NYS? Is Maintaining Certification Necessary for a PA License in NYS?
- For comprehensive answers and resources regarding these questions, please refer to our About PAs page [here](insert hyperlink).
2. Can a PA Refer to Themselves as a Physician Associate?
- As of now, the legal title of the profession in NYS is “physician assistant.” The use of “physician associate” is not appropriate until legislative and regulatory changes are made to incorporate this new title.
3. Should a PA Refer to Themselves as a Physician Assistant or PA?
- The preferred title for the profession is “PA.” In all written content, use “PA” as the primary title. If clarification is needed for external audiences, you can use “physician assistant” once in parentheses after the initial reference (e.g., “PA (physician assistant)”). For all subsequent references, use “PA.” [Reference: AAPA]
4. Should a PA Refer to Themselves as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)?
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