Oregon Adopts Legislation On ‘Physician Associate’ Title  

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a new law, changing the "physician assistant" title in the state to "physician associate." Oregon is the first state to make such a change. After the law goes into effect on June 6, 2024, the Oregon Medical Board will establish regulations and guidance for when currently licensed physician assistants can begin using the new title.

During 2021, the American Association of Physician Associates (AAPA) voted to adopt "physician associate" as the official title for the profession. The AAPA and several state chapters have officially changed their legal name to reflect the new title. The organization . . .