Organizer Profile
Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics & Gynecology (APAOG)

Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics & Gynecology (APAOG)

Kimberly, Wisconsin, United States of America

APAOG is the professional association representing Obstetrics and Gynecologic (OBGYN) Physician Associates in the United States. They support PAs practicing obstetrics, gynecology, and all its subspecialties by advancing the role of PAs to serve our patients throughout their lifespan. They provide a network to better engage on various topics and serve Their community better. Their priority is to promote equitable care through education, research, advocacy, inclusivity, and leadership.

Vision:
APAOG’s vision is that PAs will provide access to high-quality care around the nation abroad, to all women.

Core Values:
• Primary responsibility is the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of all human beings.
• Uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
• Endorse patient confidentiality while practicing medicine.
• Actively seek to expand knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine.
• Assess personal capabilities and limitations to improve their practice of medicine.
• Work with members of the healthcare team to provide compassionate and effective care.
• Use knowledge and experience to contribute to a healthy community and the improvement of public health.
• Respect the professional relationship with all members of the healthcare team.
• Share and expand clinical and professional knowledge with PAs and PA students.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:
• PAs recognize and promote the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion of all.
• PAs do not discriminate; PAs treat equally all persons who seek their care.

APAOG is committed to:
• Advocate for patient autonomy through education and collaborative care.
• Advocate for PA Optimal Team Practice and autonomy in obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Promote clinical and academic excellence for members of APAOG.
• Provide members with a forum to discuss topics that relate to PAs practicing in women’s health.
• Assist and support PAs and the health care team by providing information through education and programs relating to the delivery of quality women's health care services.
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