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Physician Assistants, Advisory Board on

Health and Human Resources

Purpose

The purpose of the Advisory Board on Physician Assistants is to advise the Board of Medicine on matters related to the practice of physician assistants.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Advisory Board on Physician Assistants shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Governor as follows: three members shall be licensed physician assistants who have practiced their professions in Virginia for not less than three years prior to their appointments; one shall be a physician who collaborates with at least one physician assistant; and one shall be a citizen member appointed from the Commonwealth at large. Appointments shall be for four-year terms. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Advisory Board for more than two successive terms.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Physician Assistant	1 seat
Total seats available: 1

Current Board Members

Dr Brian Hanrahan

Physician Supervisor Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Tracey Dunn

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Ms. Erin Myers

Physician Assistant Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Justin Hepner

Physician Assistant Membership expires on 6/30/2026