Maine Academy of Physician Associates (MEAPA)

The Maine Academy of Physician Associates is proud to provide support and resources to PAs, PA students, and affiliate healthcare partners who practice in the state of Maine.

The Maine Academy of Physician Associates was incorporated on April 1, 1977, as a nonprofit organization. MEAPA is representative of the PAs employed within the State of Maine, and its primary objective is to enhance quality medical care to the people of Maine through a process of continuing medical education to the membership, other health care workers, and the general public. As a constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Associates, MEAPA meets all provisions of the AAPA's bylaws and policies and upholds the principles, purposes, and philosophy for which the AAPA was founded.

Mission:
To provide an organization to which PAs can look for leadership, strength, education, communication, and assistance. Their priorities are: • To establish and maintain a program of continuing education for PAs.
• To educate the public and other health care workers regarding the role of the PA.
• To propose and further legislation which affects the evolution of the PA as a health care provider.
• To provide a forum where PAs can meet and share experiences, concerns, and plan for the future.
• To assist individual members by instituting a formal organization of PAs.