South Dakota Academy of PAs

06/25/2026

05/31/2026

🌟 Nominate an outstanding PA for SDAPA’s 2026 PA of the Year Award! 🌟

Do you know a Physician Assistant who goes above and beyond for their patients, profession, and community? Now is the time to recognize their impact and dedication.

SDAPA is seeking nominations for the 2026 PA of the Year Award to honor a PA in South Dakota who exemplifies excellence in patient care, leadership, professionalism, and service to the PA profession.

Nominees should:
✔️ Practice in South Dakota
✔️ Be a current SDAPA member
✔️ Demonstrate exemplary professionalism and leadership
✔️ Make meaningful contributions to patient care and the PA profession

Submit your nomination today using the QR code below or visit:
https://SDAPA.net/page/awards

Let’s celebrate the incredible work PAs do across South Dakota every day! 💙💚

05/29/2026

The South Dakota Academy of PAs is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Collaborating Physician Award! This award honors physicians in South Dakota who demonstrate exceptional collaboration, mentorship, and support of Physician Assistants and PA students.

Do you know a physician who goes above and beyond for their PA team? We encourage you to nominate them today!

📍 Eligibility:
• South Dakota physician
• Currently practicing in South Dakota
• Collaborates with PAs and/or mentors PA students

📝 Submit your nomination here:
https://SDAPA.net/page/awards

05/27/2026

🌟 Help Us Recognize Outstanding Service in the PA Profession! 🌟

The South Dakota Academy of PAs is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Service Award! This award honors a PA who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to patient care, leadership, mentorship, advocacy, education, and service to both the profession and community.

Nominees should:
• Have practiced as a PA for 10 years or more
• Be involved in community service or education
• Participate in SDAPA and AAPA activities
• Demonstrate leadership through mentoring, research, military service, publications, or other contributions to the profession

We encourage you to nominate a deserving colleague who has made a lasting impact on patients, students, and the PA profession in South Dakota.

Submit nominations here:
https://sdapa.net/page/Awards

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, the South Dakota Academy of PAs reflects with gratitude on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of our fallen heroes. We remember those who gave everything to protect the freedoms we enjoy each day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

Huge shoutout to Justine Peterson MSPAS, PA-C for representing SDAPA speaking at AAPA on South Dakota’s recent legislative wins.

Thank you for representing SDAPA and everyone’s hard work these past few years!

05/18/2026

AAPA 2026 Panel Discussion Monday May 18th @ 3:30pm

South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants will be represented by Justine Peterson MSPAS, PA-C. She will be speaking Monday May 18th as part of a panel to discuss South Dakota’s recent legislative successes.

05/07/2026

Happy Nurses Week!

05/07/2026

05/02/2026

Happy Friday!

SDAPA is looking for nominations for our PA of the Year award for 2026. Please see the link below and nominate a PA in the state you think has gone above and beyond for South Dakota.

https://sdapa.net/page/Awards