GAPA Prescribes Personal Attention for Patients
More than 2000 Georgia physician assistants are dedicated to ensuring patients across our state receive the personal attention they need from their medical care providers. As part of physician-directed teams, PAs offer increased patient accommodation. They make healthcare more accessible and take time to answer patients' questions and educate them on health issues. Since 1975, the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants has been dedicated to ensuring the professional achievement of Georgia's PAs by providing active representation, continuing medical education and opportunities for personal growth.
GAPA News
GAPA´s Membership Survey Winner: J. Kevin Hart
Congratulations to J. Kevin Hart of Carrollton, GA, who was randomly selected from the participants in GAPA´s recent Membership Survey for a $500 cash prize. The GAPA leadership extends thanks to all who entered. The responses gathered in the survey will be utilized as part of the ongoing planning process.
The Georgia Association of Physician Assistants wants to help educate parents on common pediatric symptoms so they may be able to avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room. Please visit GAPA´s
Health Watch page for additional information. Listen to the public service announcement:
Common Pediatric Symptoms.
GAPA´s Summer Conference Contest Winner:
Congratulations to Dwight Fiske of Tawas City, MI, the winner of GAPA´s Summer Conference Contest. Dwight won a FREE trip to an upcoming conference and $500 CASH! Thanks to all who entered this contest, and be on the lookout for additional opportunities, coming soon!
The Georgia Association of Physician Assistants has announced its 2010-11 election results:
President-Elect: David Rios
Treasurer: Scott Dickerson
Board-at-Large: Harris Patel, Ben Taylor
AAPA House of Delegates: Randy Bundschu, Harris Patel, Brad Schwarz, Mara Vacala, Tammy Webb
AAPA HOD Alternates: Beckie Hayes, Elizabeth Morgan
We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all who ran in this year´s election – all are very valuable members of GAPA´s Leadership. The new Board will be installed on Friday, July 23, at the GAPA Summer Conference in Sandestin, FL.
GAPA member Brian Brandt, PA-C, of Piedmont Heart Institute in Blairsville, was interviewed recently on the Georgia Focus radio show. The program was broadcast on 100 stations across the state. Please click here to listen to the broadcast.
Have you ever needed medical care but couldn´t get an appointment fast enough? What about more time with your doctor? By visiting a physician assistant, you can get all the personal attention you need…
Beginning October 1, 2009 new wallet identification cards from the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners will be mailed to new and renewing licensees. Read More »
See what happens at GAPA conferences and learn about membership benefits.
Click to download GAPA´s video, Leading the Way for Georgia´s PAs.
GAPA will pay $100 to each member who identifies a company that secures a booth. For example, if you recruit five exhibitors, GAPA will pay you $500! Read More »