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ABOUT US
Founded in 1979, the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants (MdAPA) is the officially chartered chapter for physician assistants (PAs) in Maryland, and for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). Similar to other AAPA state chapters, MdAPA is part of a nationwide network. Our organization and its members are devoted to representing, promoting, and advocating for PAs and patients. AAPA provides our members with the opportunity to serve and represent Maryland on the AAPA House of Delegates, and develop national strategies and policies for our profession.
By way of our overlapping principles and close geographical location, MdAPA strongly supports and partners with AAPA, as well as theNational Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). As with any professional society, the Academy’s strength lies in its membership. Historically, several MdAPA members have held executive board positions (including President) with AAPA and NCCPA.
MdAPA members fiercely promote and strongly represent the PA profession by focusing on providing and improving healthcare quality; advocating for statewide support of PAs; and striving for health equity for all.
*MdAPA is a non-profit, 501c6 organization and managed by a number of dedicated, volunteer PAs along with a paid association management staff.
For more information about MdAPA, check out our FAQ section below! For more information or to contact the AAPA HOD for Maryland, click here.
OUR VALUES
MISSION | VISION | ETHICS |
To promote and support the Physician Assistant profession in Maryland through strong communication, education and legislative efforts. | To be the authoritative source on the Physician Assistant profession in the state of Maryland. | Members of MdAPA are bound by the ethical guidelines set forth in our national “Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Assistant Profession“. |
OUR HISTORY
Over the years the PA profession has grown and transitioned into the workforce we love and cherish today. Since day one, MdAPA has been fighting and working hard to support PAs and PA practice in the Maryland.
Check out the timeline below to see how MdAPA and its efforts have been fundamental in the evolution of the PA profession!
Why should I join MdAPA? What are the benefits? | How can I become more involved with MdAPA? | How does MdAPA promote the PA profession? | How is MdAPA promoting health equity? |
Members are encouraged to get involved in many ways. This can include but is not limited to:
| There are several ways MdAPA works hard to promote the PA profession:
| Through our Heath Equity Committee, MdAPA is working to improve health equity on Maryland in the following ways: 1. Collaborating with our regional directors to address the geographical differences in patient care. 2. Providing health equity training to our BOD, to educate on and establish a culture of inclusivity 3. Collaborating with our community partners to establish outreach events, with the goal of mentoring and diversifying our profession through our Student Advisory Committee and pre-PA outreach |