PROFESSIONAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ORGANIZATIONS
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA) exists to empower, represent, and advocate for PAs in Florida and fully integrate PAs into every aspect of healthcare. FAPA provides students with access to their annual symposium, networking opportunities, and information about PA advocacy in FL. Student pricing is available.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is the national professional society for PAs, representing more than 150,000 PAs. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve. AAPA works to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence, and recognition of PAs and to enhance their ability to improve the quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered healthcare. Student pricing is available.
National Physician Assistant Honor Society (Pi Alpha) is the national PA honor society of PAEA which was organized for the promotion and recognition of PA students and graduates who have excelled academically, in research, in publishing, in community service, in professional service, and/or in leadership activities. Students who are awarded with this honor will be inducted into the society at the Program’s graduation banquet.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only organization in the United States that certifies physician assistants (PAs). The NCCPA is a non-profit organization that was established in 1974 and offers certification programs that reflect the standards for a PA’s clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and other medical skills. The NCCPA also sets the passing standards for initial certification, periodic recertification, and other conditions.
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) is the only national organization representing PA educational programs. PAEA works to ensure quality PA education through the development and distribution of educational services and products specifically geared toward meeting the emerging needs of PA programs, the PA profession, and the health care industry.