The Virginia Academy of Physician Asssistants (VAPA) is supportive of implementation of permanent regulations as required by  §32.1-122.6:03. for the Physician Assistant Scholarships as a means to address the shortage of trained medical professionals in the Commonwealth.  In addition the VAPA encourages the Department of Health to introduce a budget amendment for funding of the scholarship at the 2016 legislature.

Repectfully,

David Falkenstein, PA-C

VAPA Legislative Chair

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