Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants
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), we are working to eliminate barriers to care and enhance existing healthcare delivery systems. ARAPA serves as the voice of the profession for our state.
Our Mission is to represent all PAs in the state of Arkansas promoting our profession through continuing education and advocating quality health care while optimizing the full utilization of PA skills.
Little Rock, AR
November 6th - 7th, 2020
News & Announcements
Dear colleagues, The proposed amendment to Rule 24: Rules Governing PAs has passed! This is an exciting victory for PAs in Arkansas. The approved...
Posted by Heather Trudeau · 2 comments
Dear colleagues, ARAPA has written a letter of opposition to the Arkansas State Medical Board (ASMB) regarding proposed Rule 46 (Minor...
Posted by Heather Trudeau · 3 comments
Hello colleagues! It's that time of year again: We’re very excited to announce that we are now accepting talk proposals for our next ARAPA...
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I had the opportunity to speak with Jon Allen PA-C who is working with Dr. Nate Smith and the Arkansas Health Department. Jon and his team have...
Posted by Tara Bruner · 0 comments
AAPA and the African Heritage PA Caucus will be hosting two webinar listening sessions for all PAs to listen to and learn from Black PAs and PAs of...
Posted by Tara Bruner · 0 comments
Dear Colleagues, We wanted to update you that the discussion on Rule 46: Minor Aesthetic-Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Guidelines has been postponed...
Posted by Heather Trudeau · 2 comments
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:30am ET
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30am ET
Job Opportunities
We are high performing organization who places a premium on the culture created by our founders, Clayt and Suzette Hulin. We encourage all...
Opening for a Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant to round 2-3 days each week in a psychiatric hospital in Lutcher, LA. Must be reliable. ...