The Maryland
Academy of Physician Assistants, Inc. is the officially chartered state
chapter of the American Academy
of Physician Assistants (AAPA). MAPA
is a non-profit 502c6 organization which was founded in 1979. Our logo,
a stylized double-helix, is pictured at left. MAPA
is part of a nationwide network of PA state chapters devoted to representing
and promoting the interests of PAs as well as advocating the highest quality
delivery of healthcare to our patients. In addition, MAPA has a close relationship,
both geographically and in principle with its parent organization, the American
Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) whose national headquarters is located
in Alexandria, VA. MAPA participates with both the AAPA as well as the National
Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) organizations.
MAPA
members serve on the AAPA House of Delegates and help to develop national
strategy and policies. Several MAPA members have held important offices
(including President) on both the AAPA and NCCPA boards. As with any professional
society, the Academy's strength lies in its membership. MAPA members are
committed to their profession as well as increasing the public's access
to and awareness of cost effective quality health care.
MAPA's Mission: To promote and support the Physician Assistant profession in Maryland through communication, education and legislative efforts.
MAPA's Vision: The authoritative source on the Physician Assistant profession in the state of Maryland.
MAPA's Ethics: Members of MAPA are bound by the ethical guidelines set forth in our national "Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Assistant Profession".
