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:
The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants advances the PA profession through advocacy and development by leading PAs across Texas.

Vision:
The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants exists to improve the health of all Texans.

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.