MAPA 2024 Quiz Bowl Highlights - Woot Woot!
The cheering was loud, the teams represented in their school colors and the competition was stiff! Continue Reading
Date posted11/1/2024
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DEA License 8-Hour Required Training - Discounted for MAPA Members
U.S. Congress-mandated training in the MATE (Medication Access & Training Expansion) Act is required before you renew your DEA license to prescribe controlled substances. This training is now available from Michigan providers. Continue Reading
Date posted11/1/2024
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
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
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
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 Freeman-Hildreth
Date posted09/4/2024
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, Continue Reading
Postedby Susanna Storeng
Date posted09/4/2024
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
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 Burkhardt
Date posted09/4/2024