About AANPA

The American Academy of Nephrology PAs is a non-profit organization founded in 1997. Our purpose is to support the professional growth, development, training, education and networking of PAs within the specialty practice of nephrology.

The American Academy of Nephrology PAs is an officially recognized specialty organization of The American Academy of PAs.

The American Academy of Nephrology PAs maintains an affiliation with the American Society of Nephrology, the National Kidney Foundation and the Renal Physician Association . We endeavor to act as an information resource to nephrologists and our other renal colleagues, regarding PA practice within the field of nephrology.



AANPA Officers

President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

Immediate Past President:
Founder:

CME Chairperson:
Reimbursement chair:
Social Media Chair:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI):
AANPA/AAPA Liaison to ASN/RPA:
HOD Representative:
Executive Director:

Karen Burchell
 Kara Valentine
Marlene Shaw-Gallagher
Donna Anderson

Peter Juergensen
Blaine Paxton Hall

Laurie Benton
none
Sarah Adsit
Amy Mosman
Becky Ness
Becky Ness
Kim Zuber

History

AANPA was founded in 1997 by Blaine Paxton Hall . When the group had grown to about 50 members, Blaine decided AANPA was already large enough to merit having its own website. In the years since, membership has continued to increase, and we now have over 300 members.