Which Membership Is Right For Me?
AAPA offers PAs leading resources in continuing medical education (CME), federal and state advocacy, recertification and professional development. Below is a snapshot of how you can experience the value of an AAPA membership at any point in your career.
- Fellow
Membership -
A physician assistant who is a graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or a predecessor agency, or NCCPA certified
- Top 3 Benefits
- Learning Central – A one-stop shop for all of your CME and professional development needs
- Free subscriptions to JAAPA, AAPA's clinical journal; Medical Watch, daily clinical alerts and PA Professional magazine (an $84 value)
- One-on-one advising on reimbursement, practice and career support (a $130/hr value)
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- Membership Dues
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12-month term for $275
JoinEnrolled in a PA program
- Student
Membership - An individual enrolled and attending classes in a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or a predecessor agency
- Top 3 Benefits
- PA Foundation scholarship opportunities (up to a $5,000 value)
- One-on-one career advising and online resources (a $130/hr value)
- Free nationwide PA compensation data from the PA Salary Report (a $120 value)
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- Membership Dues
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$75 (expires four months after graduation)
JoinExploring becoming a PA
- Affiliate
Membership -
An individual interested in becoming a PA or from a health profession not eligible for any other membership category
- Top 3 Benefits
- Free subscriptions to JAAPA, AAPA's clinical journal; Medical Watch, daily clinical alerts and PA Professional magazine (an $84 value)
- Access to PA career experts and online resources (a $130 value)
- Exclusive network of more than 45,000 members
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- Membership Dues
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12-month term for $75
- Sustaining
Membership - A PA program graduate who has chosen not to actively practice in the profession
- Top 3 Benefits
- On-demand experts and resources during your career transition (a $130/hr value)
- Publications on how to navigate your career, troubleshoot your contract and explore non clinical routes (a $45 value)
- Free subscriptions to JAAPA, AAPA's clinical journal; Medical Watch, daily clinical alerts and PA Professional magazine (an $84 value)
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- Membership Dues
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12-month term for $75
- Retired Fellow
Membership -
A graduate from a PA program, 15 or more years ago, who was an active AAPA Fellow member for more than 12 years
- Top 3 Benefits
- Volunteer and leadership opportunities
- Learning Central – A one-stop shop for all of your CME and professional development needs
- Free subscriptions to JAAPA, AAPA's clinical journal; Medical Watch, daily clinical alerts and PA Professional magazine (an $84 value)
- Learn more!
- Membership Dues
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12-month term for $75
Interested in joining as a physician, allied healthcare professional or associate? Learn more.
(All member benefits are valued based on competitive, nationwide pricing of CME, healthcare advising and actual publication costs.)