Represent the PA profession as a healthcare liaison! AAPA is seeking PA fellow members to represent the Academy and the profession to the following organizations:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- National Hispanic Medical Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
- Renal Physicians Association/American Society of Nephrology
- National Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Geriatrics Society
The ideal candidate is an AAPA fellow member who has demonstrated the ability to develop relationships, assertively address issues with physicians and medical organizations, and have a track record of securing physician support for PA issues. This PA will have an excellent working relationship with AAPA leaders and have extensive clinical experience. They will be well-versed in and supportive of AAPA’s strategic plan, policy positions, and recent developments. They will understand trends in healthcare, the U.S. political landscape, clinical issues, and policies and sensitivities of the national medical organization.
The liaisons will be appointed to a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and concluding June 30, 2028. The liaison is generally expected to attend one in-person meeting per year of the national medical organization. Participation in a yearly liaison conference call is also expected. The liaison will be asked to submit a report after attending an in-person meeting.
The deadline to apply is April 13, 2026.