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MAPA Needs Every Michigan PA

When you’re a MAPA member, your voice is stronger. Together, Michigan PAs shape the future of our profession—protecting practice rights, advancing legislation, and ensuring PAs can provide the best care possible.

Why MAPA Matters

🔊 Advocacy/Practice Law Changes
  • 21 legislative wins since 2000 expanding PA practice and authority
  • Michigan is consistently recognized as one of the best states for PAs to practice
  • MAPA protects and represents Michigan PA rights and interests 24/7/365

📚 Continuing Medical Education
  • Annual Fall Conference with 40+ CME credits available in-person, virtual, and on‑demand
  • Convenient on-demand CME to meet Michigan licensing requirements, including:
    • Implicit bias
    • Opioid education
    • Human trafficking prevention

🤝 Mentorship and Networking
  • Regional dinners and networking events to build meaningful professional connections
  • NEW Mentorship Program connects seasoned PAs with early-career colleagues for guidance, support, and professional growth.
  • Volunteer leadership opportunities through MAPA committees and task forces

🧭 One-Stop Resource for Michigan PAs
  • Quarterly MichiganPA newsletter and monthly MAPA Minute e‑Newsletter with timely updates
  • Practical FAQs covering common practice and regulatory questions
  • Live support by phone or email from people who understand Michigan PA practice

Membership Types

By applying for membership in MAPA, if accepted, members agree to abide by the bylaws and PA code of ethics. Copies of bylaws and PA code of ethics are available upon request or on the MAPA website. MAPA is organized under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Due to lobbying activities, 25% of dues are not tax deductible. Federal Tax ID: 41-1312088

Premium

One-year Fellow membership to MAPA, plus access to 2025 on-demand conference recordings for annual dues of $695.

 Join as Premium

Fellow - Auto-Pay

A certified PA within the state of Michigan. Annual dues are $171 for those who choose to store a payment method and have it charged automatically on your renewal date; that's a 10% discount!

 Join as Fellow - Auto-Pay

Fellow

A certified PA within the state of Michigan. Annual dues are $190.

 Join as Fellow

1st Year Fellow

A first-year post-graduation PA. Eligible members receive a 50% discount ($95) on the Fellow rate. Renews to a regular Fellow membership after the first year.

Requires admin approval.

 Join as 1st Year Fellow

Student

Student of a Board-approved PA program in the state of Michigan. One-time dues payment of $40 for the entire student status. You must provide your pending graduation date to receive this multi-year membership.

 Join as Student

Associate

A PA who resides outside of Michigan. Annual dues are $115.

Requires admin approval.

 Join as Associate

Affiliate

Any non-PA or non-PA student with a professional interest in the PA profession. This includes students who are planning to apply to a PA program. Affiliate members are not eligible to claim CME. Annual dues are $65. 

 Join as Affiliate

Retired

Any PA who has retired from the PA profession. Retired members are not eligible to claim CME credit at the annual conference. Annual dues are $49.

Requires admin approval.

 Join as Retired