Why Join AASPA?

Regardless of where you are in your surgical PA career, AASPA has something to offer you.

Education	Access to the AASPA MedCV Vault – not available anywhere else! Continuing Medical Education opportunities Complimentary subscription to the AASPA publication Sutureline New product information from Corporate Supporters Information concerning legislative developments affecting the profession General information services via the AASPA National Office
Professional Growth & Networking	Access to the AASPA MedCV Vault – not available anywhere else! Current job openings Opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors Opportunity to participate in association committees Assistance with reimbursement issues Invitations to exclusive receptions at the AASPA CME meeting and the American Academy of PAs meeting Membership card (except Pre-PA members)
Advocacy	Forum for exchange of professional ideas and concerns Representation of the association and the profession at medical association meetings (American College of Surgeons, American Academy of PAs, etc.) Support of the American College of Surgeon's annual meeting Promotion of the PA profession Unified voice on surgical PA issues
Discounts & Promotions	Registration Discount for the AASPA CME meeting

Fellow Members	Membership certificate Membership pin Eligibility for the annual John W. Kirklin, MD, Award for Professional Excellence
Resident Members	Resume review service
Student Members	Scholarship opportunities Residency information Opportunities to work with the Student Affairs committee Resume review service
Pre-PA Members	Letter suitable to add to your PA school application Opportunity to attend our Annual Pre-PA Seminar Opportunities for PA shadowing and mentoring Opportunities to network with our student directors Opportunities to work with the Student Affairs committee