activities · 3
what they do
capacity building · 3
- Board of Directors Meetings Board Governance & Member VotingConducts regular virtual meetings for its Board of Directors to manage organizational affairs.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) ConferencesOrganizes and hosts annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences and events for Physician Assistants, covering various medical topics and professional development, sometimes in collaboration with other institutions.
- Substance Use Disorder Training ECHO Sessions Addiction Education & AwarenessHosts recurring ECHO sessions focused on Substance Use Disorder training for professional education.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Knowledge-Sharing Through the ECHO Model echo_modelLeverages the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model to build clinical capacity by delivering specialized training on substance use disorder, enabling broader provider expertise through case-based learning and expert collaboration.
- Professional Development and Advocacy for Physician Assistants professional_development_and_advocacyAdvocates for and supports the ongoing professional growth of physician assistants at all career stages, strengthening their role and impact in healthcare delivery.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
ASAPA Student Scholarship
Provides financial support to Arizona PA students to promote the profession
Mentorship Program
Connects experienced PAs with students and new practitioners for professional guidance
Preceptor Grant
Supports clinical preceptors who train PA students through financial incentives
Spring CME Conference
Annual continuing medical education conference featuring lectures, workshops, and networking for PAs
Student Challenge Bowl
Academic competition for PA students to test medical knowledge and clinical skills
Substance Use Disorder Training ECHO
Regular virtual training series to educate PAs on substance use disorder treatment
relationships · 2
who they work with
- American Academy of Physician Assistants Network — Became an official chartered member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) in 1977.
- University of Arizona College of Medicine Partner — Co-sponsored a CME event in 1983.