NAPA Blog: Recent News/Blog Posts

LT Kishla Askins put together a great recruiting presentation and is now working on a newer one. She needs photos of Navy PAs in action. Especially looking for photos from those who are deployed. Either send directly to her at docandreti@aol.com or bring to the NAPA General Membership meeting in Las Vegas on 31 May. I will bring my personal laptop so can copy your photos via CD or thumbdrive...then I will forward to Kishla.

Thank you!

V/r, Ron Perry

Hello, and thanks for checking out the site. We hope you will be able to join us at the annual NAPA General Membership meeting on 31 May 11 at the Las Vegas Hilton (Pavilion 11) from 1300-1700. Every year, NAPA provides an outstanding opportunity for Shipmates to come together, hear from VIPs such as our Corps Chief, Specialty Leader, and Detailer. This year, we will also be handing out some very well-deserved NAPA awards and voting for our next NAPA President-Elect. This, in addition to discussing NAPA issues, will contribute to a memorable event for all who attend. ALSO - CDR Stiff has informed me he will set aside time for one-on-one Detailer appointments for 01 June. More to follow at the meeting on 31 May.

Reminder - the uniform this year is Khakis...NOT Whites or NWU.

Thank you.

V/r,

 

I have been asked to put the word out about this upcoming event to be held

at the Physician Assistant History Center ,Durham N.C. on May 23 at 2pm to

honor LCDR William H. Feyh, PA-C, MSC, USN (Who passed away in 2005).

 

Many of you knew Bill when he was so active both in NAPA and the AAPA and by

his many activities as a PA, so please spread the word and join LCDR Conza

and others for this honored occasion to remember someone who made a true

impact on the history and use of PAs in the Navy Community.

Please pass on to others who also knew

Bill.

If you are on the East Coast and want to consider travel as a group contact

LCDR John Conza: john.conza@vb.socom.mil

Two opportunities for you:

1. Vaccine Healthcare Centers Network (VHC) - offering free courses on-line. I have confirmed with Deputy Director and local Fort Sam Rep. Go to www.vhcpir.org to register. Ph. 202-782-0411

2. Army Medical Department Center & School (AMEDDC&S) is sponsoring a rebroadcast of the SAFPA CME which was originally held in San Antonio in November. I have confirmed with AMEDDC&S Rep and also with SAFPA CME Coordinator. If you are active-duty and can get access to DETN/GETN/Warrior Digital;Video Teletraining (NCC), or VTC on 2-6 May...this is for you. I will post more when I get it. Registration information for Site Facilitators and Individual Participants is located at: http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/ddl/pa2011.html.

Looking for someone to step up & serve on the Color Guard at AAPA Conference in Las Vegas. Please contact Nora Perez or Ron Perry if interested.

Don't forget to get your completed nomination packages in NLT 01 April. All packages and questions should be forwarded to our NAPA VP - David Bachand. Click on "Awards Program" for more info.

Please log in and click on the Members-Only section to view the Feb 2011 issue.

V/r,

Ron Perry

Please make your plans to attend the annual NAPA General Membership Meeting on 31 May 2011. This is in conjunction with the annual AAPA CME conference and our meeting will be at the host hotel (Las Vegas Hilton). We have the afternoon reserved (starting at 1300) for you to meet and hear from RDML Valentin, CDR Dave Holder, NAPA BOD, Shipmates, Navy PAs (active, reserves, retired), and Navy PA students. The past two years were well-attended and we are expecting the same this year. You don't want to miss out! You are all welcome to attend. All I ask is you contact me so I have a good head count for planning purposes. Spread the word! Thanks...see you on 31 May.

V/r,

Ron Perry, NAPA President

fleetadmiralron@hotmail.com

See below if you are interested...information taken from email forwarded by CDR Holder. Army POC is at bottom.

 

The Army Medical Specialist Corps (SP Corps) would like to extend an

invitation to our sister services/civilians who are serving as Occupational

Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dietitians, and Physician Assistants to

attend our annual Colonel Mary Lipscomb Hamrick (SP Corps) Research Course.

This course is designed as a scientific forum to educate SP Officers on the

broad competencies for planning and conducting research.  Subject matter

experts will provide lectures and lead discussions on research development,

reference management, data analysis using SPSS, securing external funds,

publishing and presenting research findings, and SP research strategies to

meet Army objectives in reducing and treating injury.  Additionally, this

course will provide an environment for the exchange of research ideas and

findings in preparation for research projects in clinical practice.

The course is being offered Monday, April 25th to Friday April 29th 2011 at

The Crowne Plaza, 1111 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas.

 

SP Corps Long Term Health Education and Training selectees and SP Corps

Active Duty Officers will have priority for the forty (40) seats available.

In order to apply:

1. Complete attached registration form

2. Prepare a short summary paragraph describing your interest in research

(i.e. research question ideas). If you are a civilian please address how

your training may be of benefit to the U.S. government. 

3. Submit both of these items to CPT Tamara Osgood, information listed below

or fax to 210-221-8360.

4. The deadline for applications is 1 March 2011.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

v/r,

Tamara Osgood

CPT, SP

Office of the Chief, SP Corps

Fort Sam Houston, TX

tamara.osgood@us.army.mil

(210) 221-8627

The NAPA AWARDS page has been updated. Please reference PRN with regards to nomination process and what constitutes a complete nomination package. Keep in mind all completed packages are due to Dave Bachand, NAPA VP no later than 01 April 2011.

Thank you.

RP