Membership Categories 

Fellow: $125 annual dues

A graduate of an accredited PA program, or an NCCPA-certified PA. Must be a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in good standing. Fellow members have the privilege of the floor, hold office, and vote.

Sustaining : $125 annual dues

A PA eligible for fellow membership who is not practicing in the profession or is not a fellow member of the AAPA. Sustaining members have the privilege of the floor and may vote on MAPA issues, or be committee chairs. They may not vote on AAPA issues or hold office.

Associate : $125 annual dues

A PA employed in the corporate arena related to the PA profession, or by a government agency, who does not qualify for other membership categories. Associate members have the privilege of the floor but may not vote or hold office.

Affiliate : $100 annual dues

A person who is ineligible for other categories, and wishes to be associated with MAPA, and is approved by the Board of Directors. Affiliate members have the privilege of the floor but may not vote or hold office.

Student : $15/year until graduation, paid on joining. Expires on Dec 31 of your graduation year.

A student enrolled in an accredited PA program, or an unaccredited program that is recognized by the AAPA. Student members have the privilege of the floor, but may not vote or hold office except as a Student Representative. Student Representatives are elected by their classmates and enjoy all rights and privileges, including formal vote, except in matters relating to AAPA.

Honorary : exempt from dues

A person who has been determined by the Board of Directors to have rendered distinguished service to the PA profession and/ or the chapter. Candidates are nominated by an active member and reviewed by the Board of Directors. They have the privilege of the floor but may not vote or hold office.

Membership applications: Print a membership application for a registered PA or complete an online application and pay by credit card.

Print a student application or complete an online application and pay by credit card.