MAPA Mission Statement

MAPA promotes the PA profession in Minnesota by representing our collective voice and empowering our members to provide quality and accessible health care for our diverse communities. 

MAPA Vision Statement

Empowering Minnesota PAs to lead the transformation in the collaborative practice of medicine through advocacy, education, and patient-centered care. 

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:

• One in person 2 day CME Conference
  
• CME Webinars and On-Demand Library Presentations
• Education Sessions
• 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 for recruiters
• MN Practice resources
  
• 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 Award
  
• Preceptor/Mentor of the Year Award
• PA Advocacy Award
• Past President's Award
• Student Scholarship Recipients

Join MAPA

More than 1,000 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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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.

MAPA members have access to the MAPA Current Policy Manual and MAPA Bylaws. MAPA members shall have access to financial statements and/or meeting minutes by request from the Executive Director.

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