Radiology PA group moves toward AAPA specialty seat
Physician Associates in Radiology says its official launch is set for July 1, following AAPA recognition that moves the group beyond special-interest status.
Physician Associates in Radiology is moving from AAPA special-interest recognition toward specialty-organization status, with an official launch listed for July 1, 2026. PAIR describes itself as an AAPA specialty organization in formation for physician associates working in radiology.
The American Academy of Physician Associates currently lists “PAs in Radiology” among its special interest groups. AAPA defines special interest groups as informal groups made up of individuals with a shared goal or interest and recognized by its board of directors.
AAPA’s specialty-organization page says these groups support the academy’s knowledge base on medical-specialty practice issues. It also says specialty organizations work with medical and professional counterparts on issues including reimbursement, clinical practice, and regulation.
PAIR’s website frames the organization around radiology-specific education, advocacy, professional development, and community for physician associates in diagnostic and interventional radiology. The group’s launch timeline lists July 1 as the opening phase for membership and official activity.
The group was founded by Chris Davis and Carrie Hayes, according to Radiology Business. The organization is intended to represent professionals working across radiology settings, including physician assistants, registered radiology assistants, technologists, radiology nurses, physicists, administrators, and related staff.
Interventional radiology is a central part of the workforce context. AAPA previously reported that PAs had become a growing part of IR practice, with roles including outpatient clinic work, inpatient rounding, procedural support, and image-guided procedures under practice-specific supervision.
Radiology PA roles have also been tied to fluoroscopy and radiation-safety credentialing. AAPA reported in 2017 that some states allowed PAs to become certified to use fluoroscopy after completing required didactic and clinical work and passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists fluoroscopy exam.
PAIR’s specialty-organization status is scheduled to become official on July 1, according to the group’s launch information. The AAPA specialty-organization page had not yet listed PAIR among its specialty organizations at the time checked.
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