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Our committees are the backbone of our organization. Through their efforts, MdAPA is able to expand membership, advocate for PA legislature, grow our brand, connect with our community, and deliver essential member benefits, such as CME.
Our committees include three standing committees: Health Equity, Awards, and Student Advisory, and four committees led by our Directors at Large: Member Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, and CME. Standing committee chairs are appointed by the MdAPA Executive Board, while Directors at Large are elected into their positions.
For more information about our committees and how to join, check out the information below.
HEALTH EQUITY COMMITTEE- The MdAPA Health Equity Committee supports the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants Mission “To promote and support the Physician Assistant profession in Maryland through communication, education and legislative efforts,” through the following efforts:
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact committee chair, Shani Fleming, at diversitycommittee@mdapa.org.
SHANI FLEMING, PhD, MSHS, MPH, PA-C
HEALTH EQUITY COMMITTEE CHAIR
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- Our Legislative Committee works to advocate for PAs in the state of Maryland, and prioritizes legislative issues presented by the MdAPA executive board. Our goal is to not only advocate for our members, but also engage them in legislative process. Guided by our efforts, members help organize advocacy days, both on the local, state, and federal level. To find out more about our efforts, check out the 'Advocacy' tab.
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact our legislative director, Jennifer Grover, at LegislativeDirector@mdapa.org.
JENNIFER GROVER, DHSc, MMS, PA-C LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIR |
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) COMMITTEE- As a parameter that helps keep our profession strong, CME programs are an essential pillar to MdAPA's success. The CME Committee organizes, develops, and plans CME content and activities for PAs throughout the year, and provides accessible CME to our members. Our greatest project is the annual MdAPA CME Conference in the Fall.
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact our CME director, Karin Weaver, at CMEdirector@mdapa.org
KARIN WEAVER, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, CPAAPA
CME COMMITTEE CHAIR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- Help our community stay connected! Just as medicine changes rapidly, medical affairs, professional updates, and PA community news, does as well. The Public Affairs Committee works hard to keep PAs in Maryland, and MdAPA as a whole, informed. This committee focuses on:
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact our Public Affairs director, Courtney Esworthy-Good, at PRdirector@mdapa.org
COURTNEY ESWORTHY-GOOD, MSPAS, PA-C
PUBLIC AFFIARS COMMITTEE CHAIR
MEMBER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- MdAPA's membership efforts don't stop at the recruitment stage. We are dedicated to making sure our members feel at home and that they're reaping the benefits of their membership. The Membership Committee focuses on efforts to increase member engagement, member satisfaction, and retaining our members. This committee also works to develop creative ways to increase MdAPA membership as well.
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact our Member Affairs director, Avia Esposito, at Membershipdirector@mdapa.org.
AVIA ESPOSITO, PA-C
MEMBER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIR
STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE- The future and growth of our profession starts with mentoring and encouraging our PA students. The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) focuses on building relationships between MdAPA with PA programs in Maryland in order to connect with current PA students. Through these efforts we aim to encourage students to join and become involved with MdAPA, and engage in the profession outside of the clinical setting.
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact Student Advisory Committee chair, Elizabeth Donovan, at PastPresident@mdapa.org.
ELIZABETH DONOVAN, MSPAS, PA-C
STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR
AWARDS COMMITTEE- The MdAPA Awards Committee is dedicated to our annual awards program. Committee members are charged with the following tasks:
For more information about this committee and how to join, please contact committee chair, Nguyen Park, at nguyen.roche@gmail.com
NGUYEN PARK, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIR