Congratulations to Howard Straker and Reamer Bushardt for new positions with the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Straker received a ceremonial gavel at the PAEA 2019 Education Forum Business Meeting earlier this month. He will begin his term as PAEA president in January 2020. Bushardt won election as a director-at-large. His three-year term also starts in January. Lisa Alexander was recognized at the meeting for her leadership and service as immediate past president of PAEA. Straker is assistant professor in PA Studies, director of the PA/MPH Joint Degree Program, and assistant professor of Prevention and Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Alexander is professor in PA Studies. PAEA is the only national organization representing PA educational programs. Founded in 1972, PAEA’s mission is leadership, innovation, and excellence in PA education.
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