APAO Delegates and LiaisonsAAPA’s liaison to ASCOThe ideal candidate is an AAPA member who will have demonstrated the ability to develop relationships, assertively address issues with physicians and medical organizations, and have a track record of securing physician support for PA issues. This PA will have an excellent working relationship with AAPA leaders and have extensive clinical experience. They will be well-versed in and supportive of AAPA’s strategic plan and policy positions, particularly optimal team practice and title change.
Samantha DicksonSamantha's journey as a PA in oncology started as a student when she had the opportunity to rotate through MD Anderson for four elective rotations. She currently practice at MD Anderson’s Children’s Cancer Hospital with a focus on inpatient palliative care. She enjoys serving as a clinical preceptor for PA students, as well as lecturing at University of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine on the inpatient management of treatment related adverse effects for pediatric patients. Most recently, she joined Texas Academy of Physician Assistant’s Legislative committee and am primarily advocating at the Capitol for a bill that would give PAs Schedule II prescriptive authority. She has a passion for incorporating palliative care early in the management of oncologic malignancies and am actively seeking ways that PAs can be part of the solution to well-rounded care from the beginning of diagnosis.
AAPA House of DelegatesThe House of Delegates (HOD) articulates the shared values, beliefs, and professional wisdom of PAs from all corners of the greater AAPA community. Made up of representatives from AAPA’s constituent organizations (i.e. APAO) and Student Academy, the HOD enacts policies and position statements on behalf of the profession.
Samantha DicksonSamantha's journey as a PA in oncology started as a student when she had the opportunity to rotate through MD Anderson for four elective rotations. She currently practice at MD Anderson’s Children’s Cancer Hospital with a focus on inpatient palliative care. She enjoys serving as a clinical preceptor for PA students, as well as lecturing at University of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine on the inpatient management of treatment related adverse effects for pediatric patients. Most recently, she joined Texas Academy of Physician Assistant’s Legislative committee and am primarily advocating at the Capitol for a bill that would give PAs Schedule II prescriptive authority. She has a passion for incorporating palliative care early in the management of oncologic malignancies and am actively seeking ways that PAs can be part of the solution to well-rounded care from the beginning of diagnosis.
AAPA House of Delegates AlternateThe House of Delegates (HOD) articulates the shared values, beliefs, and professional wisdom of PAs from all corners of the greater AAPA community. Made up of representatives from AAPA’s constituent organizations (i.e. APAO) and Student Academy, the HOD enacts policies and position statements on behalf of the profession.
Elizabeth Fitzgerald, PA is currently practicing as a Physician Assistant with the inpatient Hematology group at Mayo Clinic Rochester and is an Instructor for the College of Medicine. She received her education at Western Michigan University where she also served as the public relations chair for her programs chapter of SAAPA. She currently is a member of the APAO membership committee. She has a passion for Palliative Care for the hematology patient and has undergone additional training through the Shirley Haynes Palliative Care Institute at California State University. Additional interests include CAR-T, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma and the unique needs of the Adolescent and Young Adult patient population. |
