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Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
The Distinguished Fellow Program of the American Academy of Physician Assistants recognizes AAPA members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by their service to the PA profession, their commitment to advancing health care for all people, and their exemplary personal and professional development.
Physician assistants recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of AAPA will have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their profession in at least three of the following areas of achievement:
- Distinction in medical practice, education, research, or healthcare management
- Leadership in medicine and healthcare
- Professional involvement
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Community service
AAPA Fellow or Sustaining members who have achieved Distinguished Fellow status will
- Have the privilege of using the professional designation of Distinguished Fellow of AAPA while their AAPA membership is active
- Be announced at the AAPA Annual Conference and in AAPA News
- Receive a handsome certificate suitable for framing and displaying in the office or at home
- Receive an attractive gold-plated pin to wear at work and professional meetings
- Have a personalized letter, if requested, sent to the supervising physician and employing organization announcing the achievement
Eligibility Requirements
- Current fellow or sustaining member of the AAPA in good standing.
- Fellow member who graduated from their PA program 12 or more years ago AND has had 9 years of Fellow membership in the span of the 12 years prior to application.
- Sustaining member who graduated from their PA program 20 or more years ago AND has had 15 years of membership (Fellow and/or Sustaining) in the span of 20 years prior to application
- Complete an application detailing accomplishments in 3 or more areas of professional achievement, accruing a combined total of 100 or more points.
- A one-time administrative fee of $65 is required upon submission of a completed application.
Only those PAs who meet the AAPA eligibility requirements listed above may access the live application system.
AAPA Salutes Its Distinguished Fellows
These AAPA members were recognized as Distinguished Fellows of the American Academy of Physician Assistants during the 2007-2008 Academy year.
Access the Distinguished Fellow application
If you experience technical difficulties filling out this form, please submit your name and e-mail address by clicking here. An AAPA staff member will contact you. A one-time payment of $65.00 is required upon submission of a completed application.
View a sample application
Available to all visitors.To download the Distinguished Fellow news release, click here.
Last Revised: 5/7/08
