We’re wrapping up PA Week by celebrating the TAPA membership community! Keep the momentum going, look back on our 2026 award winners and stay engaged with TAPA. Join by the end of October and enjoy 10% off membership with code PAWEEK2026. #PAWeek2026 #TAPAsGotYourBack

This weekend, we’re celebrating PA students! Tag TAPA in your PA Week posts so we can repost, like and share your content. Show off your PA pride, your program and the future of the profession. #TAPAsGotYourBack #PAsGoBeyond

Today, we’re highlighting community care in action! From Project Access to a conference Diaper Drive that collected 3,500+ diapers for a local shelter, TAPA members continue to serve, support and go beyond. #TAPAsGotYourBack #PAsGoBeyond

Today, we’re highlighting the next generation of PAs! PA students are the future of the profession, and TAPA is proud to support, mentor, and celebrate them through education, advocacy, and conference programming. Let’s keep cheering them on. #PAWeek2026 #TAPAsGotYourBack

Today, we’re highlighting the advocacy work TAPA, our board and our members do for Texas PAs. From D.C. to Texas, TAPA works year-round to elevate member priorities and keep the PA voice part of key healthcare conversations. #PAWeek2026 #PAsGoBeyond

Happy National PA Day and PA Week Kickoff! PAs diagnose, treat and care for patients across specialties and settings, and this week we’re celebrating the impact they make across Texas. Hear from TAPA President Heather Davis-Lopez, MPLC, DMSc, PA-C.

PA Week is officially here! TAPA is grateful to the TX Governor’s Office for recognizing Oct. 6–12, 2026, as Physician Assistants Week in Texas. Swipe to see what’s coming this week as we celebrate Texas PAs and the impact they make every day. #PAWeek2026 #PAsGoBeyond

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is an important reminder for TAPA to raise awareness, encourage regular screenings, and support those affected by breast cancer, including patients, survivors, families, and care teams. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to Diana Mendoza, DMS, MPAS, PA-C, TAPA’s 2026 PA of the Year! TAPA is proud to recognize your exemplary service to the PA profession, your community and the advancement of the PA role.

Congratulations to Katelyn Randles, MPAS, PA-C, and Dr. Deepa Sirsi, TAPA’s 2026 PA/Physician Partnership of the Year! TAPA is proud to recognize your collaboration, trust and commitment to team-based care.

Congratulations to Shane Harper, DMS, PA-C, TAPA’s 2026 Preceptor of the Year! Thank you for your outstanding mentorship and commitment to helping develop future PAs.

Congratulations to the UTRGV Pre-PA Society (@CoHP_UTRGV), TAPA’s 2026 Pre-PA Society Award recipient! TAPA is proud to recognize your outstanding participation within TAPA and the community you serve.

Congratulations to Bau Tran, PhD, PharmD, PA-C, TAPA’s 2026 PA Educator of the Year! Thank you for your exemplary service to PA students and your commitment to the development of future PAs.

Congratulations to TAPA’s 2026 student scholarship recipients (L to R): Erika Karoll, Grace Van and Katrina Nguyen! TAPA is proud to celebrate these future PA leaders and their commitment to the profession.

That’s a wrap on TAPA’s 52nd Annual CME Conference! CME, networking, student events, exhibitors, Challenge Bowl and plenty of Lake Conroe memories. Here are a few highlights from the weekend. Full gallery coming soon!

TAPA celebrates the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic communities across Texas and beyond. It's also an opportunity to recognize the Hispanic PAs, students, educators and healthcare leaders who continue to strengthen our profession for the communities they serve.

The conference schedule goes beyond clinical care. The Professional Development Track gets into the career side of PA practice with advocacy, strategic career planning, and data skills. Grow your career beyond the clinical. Register now: tapa.org/page/annualconferen…

From AI workflows and wearable AFib data to GLP-1 treatment, orthopedic triage, and career planning, the Lake Conroe conference schedule offers plenty of directions to take. Build your time around what matters most to your goals. View the full schedule: tapa.org/page/annualconferen…

Happy Labor Day! Today, TAPA recognizes the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers across every field and community...and especially our Texas PAs! ❤️ Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday.

Margaritaville may be sold out, but we got options. For TAPA’s conference, rooms are available at TownePlace Suites Conroe (and others) for $145 per night through 9/10. Prefer Margaritaville? Email [email protected] to join the waitlist. View options: tapa.org/page/annualconferen…