Becoming a leader within the PSPA opens doors to networking while impacting our professional and personal lives.  There are many levels of leadership opportunities, some that require as little as one hour a month.

One of the best ways to become a leader in your profession is to join a PSPA committee.  If you are ready to start making those connections, building a stronger profession, and reaching out to the community, not to mention bettering our patients' lives, please join a committee!

Below are the current PSPA committees with a basic description. There are often ad hoc committees that are formed on an as needed basis. Don’t find one that fits? Email membership@pspa.net with your interests or skills and we’ll find you!

Conference Committee Interest Form


AAPA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Elected delegates represent Pennsylvania in the AAPA House of Delegates and play a significant role in shaping AAPA’s mission and vision as a policymaking body of the Academy.


AWARDS COMMITTEE
Publicizes and selects awards available to PAs and PA students.
Contact Committee Chair/Member
Visit our PSPA Annual Awards page
2011 annual report


CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Assists with the annual CME meeting including topic and speaker selection, location, and special events.  Coordinates corporate support.
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HEALTH DISPARITY COUNCIL
Identify, address and promote areas of diversity in our profession and community.
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2011 annual report
PowerPoint presentation (or slideshow format presentation) with information on the transcultural diversity.


ELECTION COMMITTEE
Solicit candidates and supervise the annual election of officers and board members.
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2011 annual report
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EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
Identify and improve weaknesses in the PAs ability to find suitable employment and just compensation in the state.
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2011 annual report


FINANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for overseeing the budget and distributing funds to various committees and projects.
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2011 Annual report

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Directs the Society's efforts for legislative and regulatory change.  Protects our ability to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
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2011 annual report


LEADERSHIP & MENTORING COMMITTEE
To develop and maintain the leadership potential of past, current and future leaders within the PSPA as well as establish a mentoring program for new or potential leaders.
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2011 annual report


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Recruit and retain PA fellow and student members.  Helps determine what member benefits the Society should offer.
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2011 Annual report


NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Solicit content, contribute articles, assist with design and publication of newsletter.
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POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Promoting awareness of the profession among legislators and protecting our ability to practice.
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2011 Annual report        Visit our PAC page


PUBLIC RELATIONS & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Responsible for educating the public and other health care professionals about the role of PAs in the health care system.
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Employment
2011 annual report


REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Plans regional medical education meetings and events. Distributes PSPA related information to regional members.
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2011 annual report
Regional reports: Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 4, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, Region 8


REIMBURSEMENT COMMITTEE
Encourage positive changes with reimbursement for services provided by PAs and serve as a resource on reimbursement issues for PSPA members.
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2011 annual report


STANDING RULES & POLICY COMMITTEE
The Standing Rules and Policy Committee reviews on a regular basis, the PSPA Bylaws and the Policy and Procedure Manual of the Society and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for revisions as necessary.
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2011 annual report


STUDENT AND FACULTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Promote scholarships, research and educational activities.  Coordinate flow of information and resources between PA programs.  Answers common questions for graduation students planning on practicing in Pennsylvania, and eases general transition to clinical practice.
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2011 annual report


TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
To develop user-friendly interface that is accessible to all members.
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