Become the Difference
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.
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Congratulations to the 2023 U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Physician Assistants of the Year Senior Physician Assistant of the Year RADM Epifanio Elizondo Award Recipient CDR Pieter Van Horn 2023 Junior Physician Assistant of the Year RDML Michael Milner Award Recipient LCDR Hyun Jin |
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
Interested in Volunteering with the PHSAPA?
The PHSAPA is always in need of volunteers interested in supporting the professional name change workgroup, PA professional development, PA student recruitment and other activities.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact CAPT Tracy Branch at tbranch@hrsa.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 |
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| Next Meeting of the PHSAPA Wednesday, 4 January 2022 2000-2100 ET Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83504434118 Meeting ID: 835 0443 4118 Conference Call #: 301 715 8592 Passcode: 835 0443 4118 |