Which organization represents PA programs and faculty?

• A. AAPA
• B. NCCPA
• C. PAEA
• D. NCAPA

Answer: (C)

The key idea is identifying which organization is dedicated to PA education—supporting programs and their faculty. The Physician Assistant Education Association is the group that represents PA programs and educators, focusing on curricula, faculty development, accreditation resources, and program-level collaboration. It serves as the professional home for those who design and teach PA education, not for practicing PAs or for certification processes.

In contrast, the other groups serve different purposes: one organization centers on practicing physician assistants and their advocacy and professional needs; another is the certifying body that oversees PA exams and certification; and the remaining option isn’t the education-focused PA association. So the best fit for representing PA programs and faculty is the organization dedicated to PA education.