Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)

The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA) is a thriving group of over 2,500 Physician Assistants and students from all across the Lone Star State. TAPA was established as a non-profit organization in February 1975 by a few physician assistants who functioned under the delegatory privileges of physicians provided in the Medical Practice Act.

Mission:
To promote and advance the PA profession in Texas through advocacy, professional development, and engagement.

Vision:
Create a thriving community of PAs who are leaders in healthcare, making a lasting impact on health and wellness.

Goals:
• Professional Development:
To develop, sponsor and evaluate continuing medical education programs for physician assistants and to provide opportunities, activities, and programs that facilitate the professional development of PAs.
• Representation of PAs:
To sponsor and promote regulatory and legislative changes which will enhance the ability of the physician assistant to provide safe, cost-effective medical care
• Promotion of the Profession:
To serve as the principle public information center for the PA profession in Texas.
• Team-Based Care:
To enhance and strengthen the concept of the physician-PA team in order to strengthen the practice of team-based health care in Texas.