The Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants (ARAPA)

The Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants (ARAPA) is a professional organization and functions as a volunteer association consisting of a Board of Directors, legal counsel and various committees. Together with other members of the health care team, legislators and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), They are working to eliminate barriers to care and enhance existing healthcare delivery systems. ARAPA serves as the voice of the profession for Their state.

Mission:
To represent all PAs in the state of Arkansas promoting Their profession through continuing education and advocating quality health care while optimizing the full utilization of PA skills

Vision::
ARAPA aims to advance the PA profession in Arkansas and to expand healthcare access for all Arkansans through innovative continuing education, dynamic legislative advocacy, collaborative health care leadership, and support of Arkansas PA programs.