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Be Part of the 5% Leading Change – It’s Time to Act!
Be Part of the 5% Leading Change – It’s Time to Act!

Who are the PAs shaping Michigan’s future? You are! Last week, just 5% of Michigan’s PAs – about 465 of your colleagues – made a huge impact in Lansing by advocating for mental health care access. Continue Reading

Postedby Ron Stavale
Date posted10/4/2024


NEW Three-Year PA License Announced w MAPA Support
NEW Three-Year PA License Announced w MAPA Support

As of August 2024, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has announced significant updates affecting PAs in the state. The new changes extend the renewal terms for both PA license... Continue Reading

Postedby Jonathan Albers
Date posted09/10/2024


Myth Busting Common Misconceptions Regarding PAs
Myth Busting Common Misconceptions Regarding PAs

An anonymous survey of first year PA students was completed at a recent MAPA Professional Issues talk at Lawrence Technical University. Here are the questions, responses and comments. Continue Reading

Postedby Ron Stavale
Date posted09/4/2024


Detroit Mercy PA Program Commitment to Diversity
Detroit Mercy PA Program Commitment to Diversity

The Detroit Mercy PA program is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. This commitment aligns with our mission to ensure no student is denied access to education based on gender, race, religion, national origin, or economic status. Continue Reading

Postedby Yolonda F Freeman-Hildreth
Date posted09/4/2024


What a Blast (off) in Houston!
What a Blast (off) in Houston!

t has been about five years since I last attended a full AAPA Conference, and AAPA 2024 in Houston did not disappoint. There were a few challenges, such as the tornado that displaced one million Houstonians the day before the conference began, leading to some lodging issues for a few attendees, myse Continue Reading

Postedby Susanna Marie Storeng
Date posted09/4/2024


PA Student’s First MAPA Advocacy Experience
PA Student’s First MAPA Advocacy Experience

Attending the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA) summit in Lansing was a profoundly impactful experience, both professionally and personally. As a Physician Assistant student with a background in psychology and a deep-seated passion for mental health, the opportunity to advocate for the Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Luna Salman
Date posted09/4/2024


Michigan PAs Attend the AAPA House of Delegates
Michigan PAs Attend the AAPA House of Delegates

Our Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA) delegates had a productive visit to the 2024 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) House of Delegates (HOD) meeting, which took place in Houston, Texas, during the annual AAPA Conference. Continue Reading

Postedby Julia Marie Burkhardt
Date posted09/4/2024


Michigan PA - September 2024
Michigan PA - September 2024

Michigan PA - September 2024 Continue Reading

Date posted09/3/2024


MAPA Minute - August 2024
MAPA Minute - August 2024

MAPA Minute - August 2024 Continue Reading

Date posted08/17/2024


Welcome to the New MAPA Website
Welcome to the New MAPA Website

Welcome to our brand new website! We have a refreshed look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We even spruced up the MAPA logo. We hope that you'll enjoy this site as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to reset... Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2024


Meet MAPA - Garrett Smigelski
Meet MAPA - Garrett Smigelski

Meet MAPA - Garrett Smigelski Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2024


Meet MAPA - Amber Murphy
Meet MAPA - Amber Murphy

Meet MAPA - Amber Murphy Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2024