AAPA

The AAPA is the premier professional association for pathologists' assistants and is the primary provider of CE credits for pathologists' assistants.

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Deadline extended for the AAPA Survey on Block Submission! Take the survey by June 2, 11:59 ET.
Who can participate: Pathologists, PAs, Residents, Fellows, Grossing Techs.
Take the survey: https://t.co/czvSxioxh3
#Pathology #GrossingGuidelines #BlockSubmission

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Apply for the Student Non-Delegate Conference Travel Grant by June 1!
The winning entry for the Student Non-Delegate Conference Travel Grant will receive a travel grant valued at up to $1,800. Don't miss this opportunity! Learn more: https://t.co/1OguZFmk69

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Apply for the AAPA Volunteer Grant by June 1! Sponsored by Nicklas Medical Staffing, this grant is designed to support active AAPA volunteers who are passionate about advancing the profession but may face financial barriers. Learn more: https://t.co/1OguZFmk69

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We’re gathering data to help improve and standardize Grossing Guidelines for cancer and benign specimens. Help shape evidence-based improvements in pathology. Deadline-May 27. Take the survey: https://t.co/czvSxioxh3

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The AAPA 2025 Photo Contest is now open! Submit your best specimen photos and pathology-related pics by July 15 for a chance to win a free year of AAPA membership. Open to all Fellow, Associate, and Student members. Learn more: https://t.co/qm546XbVbf

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Poster submissions are due today! You still have a chance to present your research at the AAPA 50th Annual Conference.
Submit your poster now: https://t.co/vzjijTP1hb

#AAPAfall25 #PathAssist #PAConference

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Happy Lab Week! We're celebrating all the lab professionals taking down pathology villains every day with their diagnostic expertise 💪🔬🧪🧫
How is your lab celebrating? Share below or tag us!
#ASCPLabWeek2025 #MysteryMachineOfDiagnostics #PathAssist #pathology

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📣The MarComm Committee is Recruiting!📣
We're seeking a new Committee Chair to lead strategic efforts that promote the profession & the AAPA.
Complete details here: https://t.co/fGNUw2Lnvg
Interested? Contact Connie Thorpe at [email protected]

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This week is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week - celebrating the Mystery Machine of Diagnostics!
If the Scooby Doo characters were Pathologists’ Assistants, which one would describe you? Let us know below!
#MysteryMachineofDiagnostics #ASCPLabWeek2025 #pathassist #pathology

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PA Day is here! How are you celebrating your Pathologists’ Assistants today? We're turning ours into action figures—because let’s be honest, they’re real-life superheroes in the lab every day.

#PADay #Pathassist #pathologistsassistant

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April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month!
The AAPA celebrates the incredible diversity of minds within our community.
Check out tips from our DEI Subcommittee + the CE webinar Neurodiversity in the PA Workplace—now on the LMS! ➡️ https://t.co/5CwsYPIfZ0

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Today is World Health Day 🌍💙 — a reminder of the importance of accessible, quality healthcare for all. At the AAPA, we're proud to support PA's who play a role in patient care and advancing health worldwide.

Let’s continue to advocate and elevate the work we do every day.

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PAs may gross specimens from gender-affirming surgeries. This care helps individuals feel more aligned with their gender identity. Cisgender individuals receive this care too. The DEI Subcommittee shared some helpful tips for handling these specimens with care & respect:

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Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️✨
The AAPA is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the voices within our community, along with the diverse patients we serve as Pathologists’ Assistants.

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Did you guess "The Grave Below"? ✅ This gripping novel features a Pathologists' Assistant as a character!

✨ Fun Fact: The author, Dr. Patrick Hansma, is a forensic pathologist himself—bringing real-life expertise to his storytelling. 🕵️‍♂️📖

#PADAY #Trivia #PathologistsAssistant

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It's Week 5 of the PA Day Trivia Challenge! 🎉 Which of the following books feature a Pathologists' Assistant as a character? Drop your answer in the comments and check back tomorrow to see if you got it right! 🧠🔬

#PADAY #Trivia #PathologistsAssistant

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Want to showcase your research at the AAPA's 50th Annual Conference? Now’s your chance to present a poster! The submission deadline is Thursday, May 15. Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your poster today https://t.co/vzjijTP1hb

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Answer: D. All of the above! Additionally, other countries such as England, Turkey, Brazil, and Germany have similar positions to Pathologists' Assistants.

🔎 Did you guess correctly? Stay tuned for next week's #PADayTrivia—another question is coming your way! 👀📅 #PADAY

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It's Week 4 of the PA Day Trivia Challenge! 🎉 Drop your answer in the comments and check back tomorrow to see if you got it right! 🧠🔬

#PADAY #Trivia #PathologistsAssistant

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#PathAssistDay is April 14th!! 🎉 Help spread the word by displaying a PA Day poster. Download & print the official poster here: https://t.co/wBQ8HdHBJx
How are you celebrating your Pathologists' Assistants this year? Let us know!
#pathassist #paday #aapa #pathology