Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C

I fear that if I lost my piddling, I might require some more exhaustive intervention, like yoga or meditation. Piddling, a daily dose of omega fatty acids, and an annual health screening seem to form the major foundation of my preventive health care plan.

PAs are ideally situated to intervene in situations of parental loss. We can do much to help these children, such as providing practical strategies that help create environments that support healing and normal development.

As I reflect on the lives of these women and consider how they shaped my view of the world, I feel like they already knew the secret to dismantling racism. Despite the adversity each faced, they demonstrated enormous respect for the people around them, were kind and loving, celebrated the little joys of life, and left the judging to a higher power.

Robert Wooten believes that PAs can provide the leadership needed to solve our health care challenges—leadership that he says begins the moment you volunteer and get involved.

As a PA, you know how to make a team successful, and you have a deep understanding of why teams sometimes fail.

JAAPA's new editor in chief offers his vision for the Journal and the profession.

My family and I just returned from an exciting and exhausting week at Walt Disney World. My recent travels brought to mind several aspects of parenting that I thought I want to share with you.

The authors compare the risks and benefits of two drugs used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation.

The word change has departed my lips more often lately than I would have predicted it might a year or two ago. I accepted a faculty and administrative position in Wake Forest University's School of Medicine this past summer, leaving behind a great job, two supervising physicians who were like family, and many wonderful friends. I also left the fertile South Carolina soil that has faithfully supported me all the days of my life.

I was sharing a few thoughts with a group of my students last week, just before they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas and enter the world of medicine. I remember the fear, excitement and energy that I felt at that moment, and it is always a thrill to see a future generation of PAs take their place in our profession.