The Pennsylvania Society of Physician Associates (PSPA) was established in 1976. As a growing nonprofit organization, the PSPA strives to be representative of all PAs within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The goals and objectives of the Society are to enhance quality medical care to the people of Pennsylvania through a process of continuing medical education, both to the membership and to the public; to provide loyal and honest service to the public and to the medical profession; to promote professionalism among its membership; and to promote understanding of the PA profession.
The PSPA is a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). The Society sends delegates to the AAPA House of Delegates which meets annually to perform policy making activities under the Academy’s bylaws.
The elected Board of Directors of the Society include the president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and six Board members. Two of the six Board members are student members.
There are standing committees in the Society that perform its many functions. Each committee has a Board approved chairperson and is comprised of interested members from the various regions in the state. The Society encourages members to become involved by volunteering some time and energy to one of these important committees.
Mission Statement
The Pennsylvania Society of PAs serves as a resource to unify PAs and future PAs by advocating, collaborating, and educating to support high quality, person-first, team-based healthcare to all.
Our Vision
To be the leading force for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAs by striving for increased quality health care for patients through promoting advocacy, collaboration, diversity, education, and leadership.
Core Values
Advocacy and Collaboration:
- We position the PA profession to maximize its influence on health care legislation, policy, and regulations.
- We collaborate to unify other state constituent organizations, partner organizations, the PA community, educators, early career PAs, and all medical disciplines.
- We strive to improve working relationships between members of the healthcare team to advocate for person-first healthcare.
- We listen to the needs and concerns of the members and advocate on their behalf.
Diversity, Equity, and Ethics:
- We work towards diversifying the profession including but not limited to students, faculty, leaders, and practicing PAs.
- We identify and highlight healthcare disparities and inequities.
- We support and promote integrity and the ethical treatment of all patients.
Education and Expertise:
- We set high standards of competence and performance for PAs.
- We identify health care issues and help to provide solutions to health care challenges.
- We educate aspiring & practicing PAs, legislators, patients, and the public to enhance the value of the profession and improve health care.
Excellence, Leadership, and Loyalty:
- We support the development of society and workplace leaders.
- We strive to lead the profession and emphasize loyalty to our members.
We set the standard for professionalism and represent the voice of the PA profession.