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The PHSAPA is a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).The PHSAPA is the national organization for active duty and retired Physician Assistant Officers of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).  We also represent civilian Physician Assistants who are employed within the federal government.


Interested in Serving as a Board Member of the PHSAPA?

Apply via the PHSAPA Application link

Submission Deadline is Sunday, 19 May 2024

Subcommittees:

  • Membership & Elections, 
  • Legislative, 
  • Continuing Medical Education, 
  • Workforce, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ad Hoc Subcommittees:
  • PHSAPA Name Change
  • Bylaws revision
  • PHSAPA Coin redesign
  • New Website Build 
PHSAPA is always in need of volunteers USCG, USPHS, civilian federal PA, and PA Students are all welcome to volunteer.  

To learn more about Board Voting Membership or volunteer opportunities contact

CDR Kathy Demers at  Katdemers@yahoo.com


Do you want to help develop the next generation of PAs?

The National Society of Black Physician Assistants is seeking PAs to present clinical cases to Pre-PA students. 

Since the pandemic, Pre-PA students have had difficulty securing the shadowing opportunities necessary to apply to PA programs. Virtual Shadowing offers practicing PAs the opportunity to develop and present clinical cases virtually to students. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn similar to in-person shadowing. To learn more about this opportunity visit the NSBPA website. Or you can sign up to be a Virtual Preceptor here.


U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Award Reviews 

The PAPAG Awards subcommittee members are ready to help review your award narratives!  

If you are interested in having your award reviewed, submit the award narrative and any relevant documents (specific agency format/templates, etc.) to

LCDR Gina Tomkus, PAPAG Awards Subcommittee Chair, at gina.c.tomkus@ice.dhs.gov 



PA is About to Get a New Meaning

Physician Assistant to Physician Associate Name Change

 Have you heard, the Physician Assistant profession is about to become the Physician Associate profession. Learn more about the change here.

Frequently Asked Questions related to the name change have been developed and will be updated regularly. Visit the link to learn more.

 Do you have questions about the title change? You can email your questions to TCIInfo@aapa.org



Next Meeting of the PHSAPA

Wednesday, 4 September 2024

2000-2100 ET

Microsoft Teams Meeting series:

PHSAPA Meeting


Meetings occur every 2 months on the first Wednesday of the month.

Meeting link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9355531157384?p=mlZUf7bRL6qRjQyUfJ 


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