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PA education continues to expand across the United States, with more than 280 programs now training future clinicians nationwide.¹
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Reflections from COMSEP 2026: A Shift Toward More Thoughtful, Individualized Learning
Every year, COMSEP gives me a few days to set aside the noise of the broader world and reconnect with a community of dear friends that cares deeply...
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Navigating AI in Health Professions Education: A Framework to Prosper, Prepare, and Protect
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved quickly from novelty to an everyday tool in education. Across MD, DO, NP, and PA programs, educators are...
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Reflections from STFM 2026: Supporting Community, Learners & Educators
Joining Aquifer just a few short months ago, I was excited to attend STFM 2026 in Charlotte as my first conference, and it did not disappoint. The...
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Reflections from APGO 2026: What OB-GYN Educators Are Asking for Next
Each year, APGO brings together OB-GYN educators who are navigating one of the most complex teaching environments in undergraduate medical education....
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Nutrition Education That Holds Up in Clinic—and at Accreditation Time
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Low-Lift, High-Yield: Integrating Aquifer into Preclinical Curricula
Health professions education is undergoing a transformation. As institutions work to prepare learners for real-world clinical practice earlier in...
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How Educator Expertise Shapes Aquifer’s Virtual Patient Encounters
New AI-powered patient encounters demonstrate that the best educational technology is built by practicing clinician educators, not just...
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How Formative Engagement Predicts Exam Success—and How Calibrate Makes It Happen
Faculty play a central role in shaping how learners engage with formative assessments. A recent study in Family Medicine (Wingrove et al., 2025)...