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 DicksonI’m a PA with 4 years experience specializing in pediatric oncology with a clinical focus on palliative care. I have served as APAO Secretary, ASCO liaison, and currently contribute to the AAPA Ethical and AI Task Forces. I’m excited to serve as the APAO House of Delegates representative and further advocate for oncology PAs and the patients we serve.
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 DicksonI’m a PA with 4 years experience specializing in pediatric oncology with a clinical focus on palliative care. I have served as APAO Secretary, ASCO liaison, and currently contribute to the AAPA Ethical and AI Task Forces. I’m excited to serve as the APAO House of Delegates representative and further advocate for oncology PAs and the patients we serve.
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. |
