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Pre-PA Membership
You’ve set your sights on becoming a PA student. You’re working hard on passing prerequisites, gaining healthcare experience, and doing everything you can to stand out on your PA school application. Stay ahead of the curve: Join AAPA with Pre-PA membership.
This membership option is reserved for individuals who intend to apply for, but are not yet accepted and enrolled in ARC-PA accredited PA programs. Current PA students are eligible for Student Membership, and PA members are eligible for Fellow membership options. AAPA reserves the right to revoke membership at any time.
Learn About the PA profession

Become a PA
Get started on your path to PA-S and beyond with these basic steps.

AOP Guide
Learn more about some of the most popular PA specialties, nonclinical career paths, and modes of practice.
Pre-PA Resources and Guides

Application Timeline and Checklist
Understand the PA program application timeline and don’t miss any steps with our handy checklist.

PA Money Sense Interactive Budget Guide
Take control of your finances during PA school and budget for a successful career. Free download for AAPA members.

Pre-PA Record Keeper
Applying to PA school can be easy, organized, and stress-free. Free with your Pre-PA membership!

Career Central
Find more resources for pre-PAs, including tips for networking, shadowing, interviewing, managing stress, and more.
Online Learning Opportunities
From Rejection to Acceptance: Mastering Your PA School Reapplication
Speakers: Katie Bean, DMS, PA-C, and Beth Macintire, DMS, PA-C
Date: February 26, 7 p.m. ET
Join us for this exclusive AAPA webinar designed specifically for pre-PA reapplicants. This session will provide actionable strategies to strengthen your CASPA application, refine your personal statement, and leverage your experience to stand out in the competitive admissions process so you can achieve different results this cycle! Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your rejection into success with expert insights from experienced PAs who have years of experience on PA admissions boards!
What Is Your Story? A Guide to Personal Statements
Speakers: Carey Lennon, PA-C
Date: March 13, 7 p.m. ET
Join MyPAResource and AAPA for an engaging and informative Pre-PA Insider Session designed to help aspiring PA school applicants master the art of writing a personal statement. Whether you’re starting from scratch or polishing your final draft, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights and tools to create a standout personal statement.
Pre-PA Webinars
PA experts walk you through how to ace your PA school interviews, perfect your application, rock your personal statement, and make yourself a competitive applicant!
PA Like a Pro Webinar Series
Short, impactful digital learning opportunities geared towards PA students and early career PAs. Don’t miss important topics like financial planning and budgeting, job search strategies, and surviving rotations.
Exclusive AAPA Discounts for Pre-PA Resources
Stay ahead of the curve on deadlines, interviews, applications, and more with these exclusive member discounts.
(Current AAPA members can log in to access discount codes.)
Advisor and Student Organization Resources
Pre-PA Advisors and Clubs Toolkit
Whether you are starting a new pre-PA club, supporting an existing one, or advising aspiring PAs, this toolkit will help you achieve your goals and inspire students.
AAPA is here to support you at every step, from joining the PA profession to applying to PA school to program acceptance.
Have you been accepted into a PA program? Become a Student Member today.