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, I want to alert you that the Arkansas State Medical Board (ASMB) has two items on their public hearing agenda later this week that...
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...
Posted by Heather Trudeau · 0 comments
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
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
The recent ARAPA bylaws from 2003 were revised. As a member of ARAPA please vote on the updated ARAPA bylaws, either for or against. We value your...
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30am ET