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Empowering the PA Community of the Rio Grande Valley

Founded in March 2018, the Rio Grande Valley PA Society (RGVPAS) is dedicated to advancing the PA profession right here in the RGV. We believe in fostering a strong community through education, leadership, and networking.

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When you become a member of RGVPAS, you're not just joining an organization—you're joining a community. As a member, you will have access to:

  • Monthly educational dinners

  • Annual CME/CE Conference

  • Professional and social networking events

  • Member directory

  • Job and leadership opportunities

Join a community of PAs where you can learn, connect, and share ideas. The Rio Grande Valley PA Society is the place for you.


Upcoming events


Upcoming events

  • Virtual Education Event: Starting Early to Change the Course: A New Era in Early Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Care

    • 14 Jul 2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual


    REGISTER HERE

    The Rio Grande Valley PA Society cordially invites you to attend an AMA/ANCC/AAPA-certified webinar titled, “Starting Early to Change the Course: A New Era in Early Alzheimer’s Disease Detection and Care.” This activity will improve the knowledge and competence of learners in an effort to optimize treatment for patients with dementia.

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026

    Virtual Meeting:

    07:00 PM – 08:00 PM

    FACULTY PRESENTER: Samantha D. Rogers, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA Internal Medicine Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Winston Salem, North Carolina

    Agenda

    ● "Normal Aging" or Early Warning Signs?

    ● Starting Early to Change the Course

    ● Patient-Centered Care Strategies in Early AD

    ● Expert Faculty Question and Answer Session

    Target Audience:

    This program is intended for PCPs, including physicians, PAs and NPs, and other secondary audiences, such as geriatricians, geriatric psychiatrists, psychiatrists, and OB/GYNs, who may be involved in the care of patients with cognitive decline due to early AD.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

    Or Scan here:

    ● Differentiate normal aging from mild cognitive impairment and early symptomatic AD using validated cognitive assessment tools and longitudinal clinical indicators

    ● Implement evidence-based and guideline-compliant care strategies for patients who may be in the early stages of AD, including administering referrals to specialists as appropriate

    ● Apply patient-centered communication and shared decision-making strategies to engage patients and care partners in discussions about cognitive concerns, diagnostic evaluation, and next steps in care considering the multidisciplinary team



    Attendees that RSVP will be provided the link for

    the webinar the day before and of. 



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  • 2027 RGVPAS Annual CME/CE Conference

    • 8 Apr 2027
    • 1:00 PM
    • 10 Apr 2027
    • 5:00 PM
    • Courtyard by Marriott - 6700 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
    • 115
    Register

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Lifetime Founding Member's


Heather Davis-Lopez, MPAS, PA-C

Daniela Garcia, PA-C

Sharon Gelman, PA-C

Kimberly Gonzales, PA-C

Dr. Anna Lisa Guzman, DMSc, P.A.-C

Benito Lopez, BC-ADM, MPAS, PA-C

Mayra Martinez, PA-C

Graciela Morales, BSPA

Christopher Nguyen, PA-C

Gustavo Olivares, PA-C

Christa Palmer, MPAS, PA-C

Brett Ramey, PA-C, DC

Ashley Vega, MPAS, PA-C

George Vera, PA-C


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P.O. Box 12554
San Antonio, Texas 78212

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