American Academy of PAs

Founded in 1968, the American Academy of PAs is the national professional society for PAs. It represents a profession of more than 115,000 certified PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the majority of the U.S. territories and the uniformed services. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve. We work to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence and recognition of physician assistants. We also enhance their ability to improve the quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered healthcare. Mission:?AAPA leads the profession and empowers our members to advance their careers and enhance patient health.