Rhode Island Monthly May/June 2020 | Page 123

Congratulations to Rhode Island Monthly’s Top Doctors 2020 from your PA colleagues with the Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants (RIAPA)! Rhode Island’s PAs are proud to be members of today’s healthcare team, working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers to expand access to care for patients throughout our state. Today, more than 600 PAs in R.I. serve in every medical setting and specialty – diagnosing illness, developing and managing treatment plans, and prescribing medications. On the national level, the PA profession is growing, and our state’s two PA programs at Bryant University and Johnson & Wales University are ensuring the next generation of PAs are ready to address the healthcare needs in our state. As the healthcare system continues to evolve, RIAPA is committed to doing our part to give patients our very best. Through advocacy and education, we are empowering PAs to practice at the fullest extent of our education and training. Go to RIAPA.org to learn more