 
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Legislative Advocacy
- Effective lobbying for PA interests during every step of the state legislative process
- The latest news and information on new legislation and regulations that affect MN PAs and their practices
- PA representation to government agencies, health organizations, and the AAPA
- Public Education: The Academy actively promotes the concept of the PA as an important part of the healthcare team to the public and key Minnesota employers
Brought to you by MAPA - MN PA Modernization Act (2020):
- PAs who have practiced for more than 2080 hours (one year of full-time practice) are no longer required to identify a physician on their license.
- The supervisory agreement, delegation of scope and practice location notification have been removed from PA practice law.
- Scope of practice is now established in law and is based on the PAs individual education, experience, and training, and is determined at the practice level through a practice agreement.
- Prescriptive authority is established in statute and no longer requires delegation.
- Burdensome paperwork has been reduced making PAs easier to employ.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Reduced members-only pricing for MAPA conferences
- Access tp CME events like PA Nights Out
Career Center
- Exclusive access to premiere job listings
- Discounts to PANRE exam prep products from DosedDaily, Exam Master Corporation, smarty PANCE, and StatPearls.
Leadership and Networking
- Access to members-only resources and information on the MAPA website
- Student support through scholarships and networking at MAPA events
- Mentorship program for Pre-PA students
- Networking: The Academy’s conferences, events, and committee activities provide opportunities for PAs to meet professionally and socially
- Leadership Opportunities: MAPA members are encouraged and supported to play an active role in the future of the PA profession
Membership Discounts
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Select the membership level below to register.
Fellow: $150 annual dues; NEW! 2 Year Fellow dues ($300)
- Must be a graduate of an accredited PA program, or an NCCPA-certified PA.
- Must be a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Associates in good standing.
- Will be required to provide AAPA ID Number and NCCPA ID Number.
- Member would be eligible for fellow membership but is not a fellow member of the AAPA.
- Will be required to provide NCCPA ID Number.
- A New Graduate of an accredited PA program, or an NCCPA-certified PA, is eligible for a 50% discount on a Fellow or Sustaining membership during the first year after graduation (to take the Fellow membership, the new grad must
also be a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Associates in good standing).
- A retired member must have been a member in good standing of the Minnesota Academy of Physician Associates for a minimum of five years (not necessarily in succession and not necessarily the last five years).
- A retired member must be fully retired from gainful employment as a PA.
- One-time fee for as long as you are enrolled in an accredited PA program.
- A student is enrolled in an accredited PA program or an unaccredited program that is recognized by the AAPA.
- Student Representatives are elected by their classmates and enjoy all rights and privileges, including formal vote, except in matters relating to AAPA.
- A Pre-PA Student is a person interested in the Physician Associate profession and not yet enrolled in an accredited PA-S Program.
- Pre-PA Student Member benefits include Pre-PA resources and mentor directory search. This mentor directory gives Pre-PA students the names of PA students and practicing PAs that have indicated they are willing to be a mentor to
a Pre-PA student.
- An individual who is ineligible for the Fellow or Sustaining categories and still wishes to associate with the organization and is approved by the Board of Directors.
- Affiliate membership is not open to vendors who sell products or services.
- Affiliate members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office
Contact Us
If you need assistance, please contact us at 651-237-7241 or info@minnesotapa.org
MAPA is organized under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, your membership dues are not tax deductible. Federal Tax ID: 41-1312088
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