ATSU-CHC CCPA student elected as AAPA student academy delegate

ATSU-CHC CCPA student elected as AAPA student academy delegate

A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Chidalu Mbonu, PA, '26, has been elected as a 2025-26 student academy delegate to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) House of Delegates (HOD).

As a student delegate, Chidalu will play a crucial role in representing the voice of PA students nationwide. Her contributions will directly influence important decisions regarding PA education, practice, and the future direction of the profession. This appointment reflects both her dedication to leadership and the program's commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders.

The HOD is the policy making body of the AAPA, responsible for enacting policies that govern the PA profession, advocate for PAs, and ultimately shape healthcare across the nation.

"My commitment in this role is to work tirelessly to excel in my education as a PA student, with the support and guidance of my professors, to join the PA workforce that diligently and continuously works to expand access to equitable healthcare, especially in medically underserved areas, while advocating for positive changes that impact the PA profession and reflect the interests of PA students," Mbonu said.

"I am truly honored and humbled by this opportunity. I am also deeply grateful to my professors and the ATSU-CHC CCPA staff for their continued guidance and encouragement," she added.