Purpose and Mission
National organization acting as the voice and leader of the PA profession
AAPA
President
Leah Inoyatov
When does the SAAPA membership expire/end?
Who among our professors serves as the committee chair for NYSSPA?
Professor Loscalzo!
What year was the AAPA founded?
1968
What does SAAAPA stand for?
Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Associates.
Vice President
Lauren Dietrich
Less personalized and less student-focused.
Where will AAPA's 2025 conference be held?
Denver
A committee of representatives from PA school's student councils across the country
What are the 3 main purposed of NYSSPA?
Advocacy, professional development, and patient care.
Student Academy Alternate
Julia Diana
How does NYSSPA protects NY PA rights?
Lobbying and legislative action
How many days does AAPA's Executive Leadership Conference last?
2.5 days
Who was granted the AAPA PA award of the year in 2023?
Mary Banahan PA-C
What initiative is shared by both SAAAPA and NYSSPA to promote inclusivity within the PA community?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Health and Wellness Chair
Andy Ruiz
What is the cost of the NYSSPA membership?
$195 (1 year).
How many student directors does NYSSPA have?
2 directors, 1 alternate
Who were the two PA professors highlighted in AAPA's 2022 article for their efforts to improve maternal health?
Amy Roberts (PA-C) and Mary K. Banahan (PA-C)
In what year was the AAPA established in?
1968
Outreach Chair
Jessica Coles
Career resources offered by AAPA
Resume building and professional guidance
What is one of NYSSPA's most popular advocacy events?
Lobby Day
Where is the NYSSPA Challenge Bowl held this year?
CME conference in Albany, NY