PA Profession Information, Facts & Resources

Are you looking to introduce prospective students, university colleagues, or even potential employers to the PA profession? Our new What is A PA? page has printable fact sheets, infographics, FAQs, and historical milestones to assist you educating your students and the general public about the PA profession.

PA Program Portal

Welcome to the PA program portal! AAPA provides free and discounted resources for PA program directors. Support the next generation of PAs with these trusted tools!

Student Membership

Just a one-time $75 payment keeps your membership active until you graduate! Student membership is for students currently enrolled in an ARC-PA accredited program.

Surviving Your Clinical Phase

During Clinical Rotations you will put your theoretical medical knowledge to the test in real-world clinical settings. Under the supervision of a preceptor, you will be placed on health teams in several different medical settings and specialties.

Maxwell Quick Medical Reference

A favorite member benefit of PA students, the Maxwell Quick Medical Reference Guide is our FREE gift to you when you join AAPA.

Member Discounts

AAPA members receive exclusive discounts on a variety of clinical tools, career resources, financial offers, insurance, and travel and lifestyle services. Access your special savings today!