Journal of Indian Physician Associates
Journal of Indian Physician Associates (JIPA) is the official journal of the Indian Association of Physician Assistants. It is a peer-reviewed medical and healthcare journal and a premier platform for the academic and professional growth of physician associates (PA), particularly in India while remaining inclusive of the global PA community. It also provides opportunities for healthcare, primary care, and public health professionals to present original research, share clinical insights, and contribute to scholarly dialogue. JIPA is currently seeking indexing in major databases.
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Ashish Gaur
Editor in Chief
Dr. Tanmay Acharia
Co-Editor in Chief
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ABOUT THIS JOURNAL
The Journal of Indian Physician Associates (JIPA) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal and a premier platform for the academic and professional growth of Physician Associates (PAs), particularly from India, while being inclusive of the global PA diaspora. It provides opportunities for PAs and other healthcare professionals to present original research, share clinical insights, and contribute to scholarly dialogue. While JIPA primarily focuses on issues related to PA education, practice, and integration, it also welcomes contributions relevant to other healthcare professionals engaged in interdisciplinary and collaborative care. By publishing current information and research on clinical, academic, and professional issues, JIPA supports the advancement of PAs/Surgical Associates and the broader healthcare community. Its scope includes critical topics in allied health, clinical practice, health policy, and the evolving role of PAs in healthcare systems.
MISSION
JIPA is dedicated to empowering PAs and comparable professionals worldwide, with a primary focus on India, by offering a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge clinical knowledge, evidence-based practices, healthcare research, and the latest technological advancements. We aim to foster a global community of lifelong learners, promote collaborative research, and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare delivery both in India and globally.
VISION
Founded in 2025, JIPA envisions to be the premier source of information and inspiration for Indian Physician Associates, driving the advancement of our profession and establishing ourselves as integral contributors to a technologically advanced, evidence-driven, and patient-centered healthcare system within India.
SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL
The Journal of Indian Physician Associates encompasses a broad range of critical areas related to PA education, clinical practice, healthcare systems, and professional development. While centered on the Physician Associate (PA) profession, the journal also engages with topics relevant to other healthcare professionals working in collaborative and interdisciplinary settings.
Clinical and Medical Sciences
Covers research, reviews, and updates across various medical disciplines. While centered on the PA profession, the journal’s scope includes broader topics relevant to interprofessional education, clinical practice, and healthcare integration.
Evidence-Based Science
Prioritizes submissions demonstrating rigorous, evidence- based approaches to diagnosis, treatment, patient management, and healthcare decision-making.
Medical Cases
Informative case reports and case series that offer educational value, highlight unique or rare clinical scenarios, or demonstrate best practices relevant to PA practice. Submissions reflecting diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration—offering insights not typically encountered in routine practice.
Public Health
Includes articles addressing population health, epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, and health policy issues relevant to the Indian context and the role of PAs.
Primary Health Care
Focuses on topics related to the delivery of primary care services, community health, and the role of PAs in strengthening India’s primary healthcare system. Submissions may explore models of care delivery in rural or underserved areas, task-sharing innovations, and the integration of PAs into multidisciplinary primary care teams.
Physician Associate Professional Growth and Relevance
Specifically welcomes manuscripts discussing PA education, training standards, scope of practice, regulation, professional identity, interprofessional collaboration, career development, and the evolving role and impact of PAs in India.
INTERNATIONAL VERITAS COUNCIL
Dr. James R. Kilgore
DMSc, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, University of Lynchburg
Dr. Thomas Colletti
DHSc, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, University of Lynchburg
Dr. Jenna Rolfs
DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA
Mr. David Lizotte Jr
MPAS, PA-C, FAPACVS
Dr. Deepthi Krishna
MPAS, MBBS
Mr. Austin Oduor Otieno
President, Global Association of Clinical Officers and Physician Associates
Ms. Lumbani Tshotetsi
MS, University of Pretoria, President IAPAE-
Mr. Romeo Bananeza
COSAR President
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