The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

The New AAPA

Website Improvements are Underway

You will soon see major improvements on our website.

It will be easier to navigate, contain more information, provide frequent updates, and offer a gateway to health care information.

Attention AAPA Members

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What's New

AAPA Officially Signs Divided We Fail Platform

AAPA leaders met with AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen to sign an official pledge of support recognizing its long-standing relationship with Divided We Fail.

Calling All PAs

Health Literacy Project
Participate in a local reading program and apply now for an AAPA grant to distribute books to children.

All PAs and PA students are encouraged to seek ways to enhance the delivery of quality medical care in their local communities. One way is by becoming involved in national efforts like the Divided We Fail campaign. Learn more about it and other national campaigns.

Help a PA student affected by hurricane Ike - give to the UTMB Hurricane Recovery Fund

AAPA's Legislative Action Center
Learn about the latest issues of importance to you and your patients, and add your voice to the public debate.

ALERT!

Important Alert for AAPA Members

Attention! As we work to improve the overall AAPA website experience, the members' area will be unavailable for the period between 5/4 - 5/11. During this time, you will not have access to your AAPA member profile. However, AAPA staff will be on hand to personally assist you with any account maintenance you require at 703 836 2272, ext 3350. Upon completion of the website work, you may be asked to renew your password when attempting to access the new and improved members' page. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

AAPA 2009 General Election Results

The election polls have closed. The following individuals were elected by 7.79% of eligible AAPA fellow members:
          » President-elect – Patrick E. Killeen
          » Secretary – Daniel T. Thibodeau
          » Directors at Large – Michelle DiBaise and Jeffrey Katz
Click here to view more details.

H1N1 Influenza Outbreak Information

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with public health officials in 36 states is investigating cases of febrile respiratory illness caused from a novel H1N1Influenza virus. For more information on what PAs can do, click here. For current information, click here.

PAs for a Healthy America keeps a close watch on the legislative progress being made by the Obama administration.

See whether the Academy gives a thumbs up or a thumbs down on:
» Confirmation of Governor Kathleen Sebelius, HHS Secretary
» President Obama Establishes White House Office of Health Reform

Can Health Reform Deliver for Providers?
AAPA President Cindy Lord discussed this topic at the Center for American Progress on April 14. Watch a video now.

See the PAs for a Healthy America video below

Statement of the PA Clinical Doctorate Summit

The PA Clinical Doctorate Summit was held on March 25-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. The 45 participants represented a diverse group of practicing PAs, PA educators, PA students, physicians from allopathic and osteopathic medicine, workforce experts, and representatives of physical therapy, nursing, and other professions. The summit participants were charged to address the question, "Is the clinical doctorate appropriate to the profession as an entry-level degree, as a postgraduate degree, or not at all?"

The PA Clinical Doctorate Summit Final Report and Summary is now available. A preliminary statement on the results of the summit including recommendations can be found on the Partnership page. A virtual record of the summit can be found on the Innovation Labs Web site. Read Doug Scott's article PA Doctorate Summit Tackles the Degree Issue which includes quotes from AAPA President Cindy Lord and PAEA President Justine Strand.

Census 2009 Now Available

Please click here to complete it. Your participation is highly appreciated. Thank you.

PAs for a Healthy America: Video from the Nation's Capitol

CEO Bill Leinweber outlines the Academy's positions on health care reform issues

AAPA News

PA Professional Magazine to Replace AAPA News in May

In 1980, the Academy launched AAPA News to "provide a complete update of all AAPA happenings" as well as "a variety of features and commentaries relevant to the PA profession." For nearly 30 years, AAPA News remained true to those goals. But as the profession evolves so must its premier publication. In May, an exciting new chapter in AAPA communications beings with PA Professional magazine. To read more, click here.

Do you have a story idea for the AAPA News?

If you have a story that you would like the AAPA News to cover, send us an email.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the only national organization that represents physician assistants (PAs) in all specialties and all employment settings.

AAPA is here to answer your questions with authoritative information about the PA profession. Support the Academy in its efforts by becoming a member and by supporting the PA Foundation and its educational and philanthropic programs.

Annual Conference

AAPA Annual Conferences
2008 & 2007

Letters Project

New! Has a PA colleague made an IMPACT on you? Pay tribute to that special PA and share your story!