Mississippi Association of Physicians Assistant

09/13/2014

You can join MAPA now. Dues are only $25-$100.

Fellow: An individual who is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Fellow members shall have full voting rights and shall be eligible to hold office. Membership dues are $100.

Associate: Non-PA (e.g. physician, pharmaceutical liaison, etc.) or member of another AAPA constituent chapter. Membership dues are $75.

Affiliate: An individual who qualifies for fellow membership but elects not to be an AAPA member. These members have privileges of Fellow members but may not serve on the MAPA Executive Committee or vote on AAPA matters. Membership dues are $100.

Student: Student members are members currently enrolled in an accredited PA training program. They are unable to vote or hold any office other than the peer-elected student director position. Membership dues are $25 (for the length of school + 6 mos.).

Active Duty Military: Active military duty members are PAs currently active duty in one of the federal branches of armed forces who also maintain a fellow membership with the AAPA. Active military members shall have full voting rights and shall be eligible to hold office. Membership dues are $50.

Physician / PA Team: Physician/PA joint members includes both the supervising physician and PAs who qualify for fellow membership status. The physician member is ineligible to vote or hold office. The PA member shall have full voting rights and shall be eligible to hold office. Membership dues cover both members and is $150

09/13/2014

MAPA Controlled Substances Education Program

MAPA offers Controlled Substances Education Program (CSEP) courses occasionally. The next one will be held in December 2014 at Mississippi College (Baptist Healthplex 3rd Floor—Medical Education Center), 102 Clinton Parkway, Clinton, MS 39056.

Registration and the agenda will be posted when they are available.

You don’t want to miss this event if you are a:
Licensed Physician Assistant requiring continuing education to maintain your Mississippi Prescriptive Authority
Physician Assistant new to Mississippi, or Physician Assistant Student, needing to complete required training to prescribe controlled substances
Mid-Level Practitioner interested in learning about patients that are treated with controlled substances

09/13/2014

As the voice of the PA profession in Mississippi, MAPA's mission is to:
•Provide common ground where all Mississippi PAs can be heard
•Assure quality healthcare for all Mississippians
•Provide CME programs and educational workshops for PAs
•Advance the role of PAs through education of professionals and lay persons
•Mold the shape of our profession by proactive intervention in legislative affairs

01/05/2012

Save the Date!
2012 Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants
Controlled Substances Education Program
August 2012
Mississippi College, Clinton, MS

01/05/2012

MAPA Members save 10% off your order of medical clothing, supplies, accessories and more at MAPA members qualify for free subscriptions to:
•Clinician Reviews, a leading medical journal for PAs containing clinician advice and emerging medical news - including archived articles
•ADVANCE for NPs & PAs
•Current Psychiatry
•MAPA News quarterly newsletter
Additional MAPA benefits include:
•CME discounts and updates
•Exclusive Job Postings
•Networking opportunities with colleagues
•MAPA offers a common ground where all PA’s can be heard
Membership Categories Include:
Fellow, Associate, Affiliate, Student, Active Duty Military, and Physician/PA team
MAPA Student Membership is only a one-time fee of $25 and covers you until 6 months after graduation from PA School. Other category dues are only $100/year!
Only your continued support of MAPA makes these resources possible! Please take a few minutes to renew your membership.
JOIN NOW at www.missipas.org or return the attached membership application & start enjoying your benefits now!

The Mississippi College PA Program will welcome its first class in May 2011. If you are interested in serving as a guest lecturer or preceptor for PA students, please contact Tristen Harris, PA-C, Director of Clinical Education, at [email protected]. For more informa...