Our Mission

The mission of the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants is to promote the professional and personal development of Minnesota PAs, through representation at the local, state, and national levels, advocacy, educational opportunities, and public relations, with the goal to promote quality, cost effective, accessible health care for every person.
 

Our Vision

To provide the general membership of the Academy with a forum for formal assembly regarding the issues that relate to physician assistants of Minnesota.

 

To facilitate mutual assistance and support of physician assistants, health professionals, and health services by organizing and disseminating health care information through forums, panels, and other similar programs concerning the delivery and quality of health care services within Minnesota.

 

What Does MAPA Offer?

Recognizing the unique needs of the industry, MAPA works collectively on behalf of your profession to bring value to your membership:

 

Leadership and Advocacy for the PA Profession:

• Supporting and Optimizing PA Practice through legislative strategic planning and lobbying
• PA Day on the Hill  

CME Opportunities and Networking:

• Fall CME Conference
• Spring CME Conference
• Pharmacotherapy CME Review
• Virtual CME Webinars
• PA Night Out
• Other meetings with key industry executives to share knowledge and network about topics pertinent to PA leaders

Professional Development and Resources:

• Career Center to upload and post your CV to the Career Center for recruiters
• MN Practice resources
• Bi-monthly imPAct newsletter - a compilation of MAPA news, PA program updates, articles of interest and industry insights
• PA Week (October 6-12) and Public Service Announcements
• Student support including mentor program for Pre-PA students

Recognition and Awards:

• PA of the Year
• Preceptor/Mentor of the Year
• Past President's Award
• Student Scholarship Recipients

 

 

Inside MAPA

• Strategic direction is provided by both the Executive Board and Board of Directors.
• Standing committees are key to developing initiatives and carrying out strategic goals.
• The Executive Director and professional staff supports the organization and fulfills the day-to-day management responsibilities.

 

 

Join MAPA

More than 900 peers have derived value from MAPA, including practicing PAs, PA Program faculty, affiliates, PA students as well as pre-PA students.
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