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The Society is the historical arm of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. The Society is governed by a Board of Trustees of nine (9). Additionally the board may also include ex-officio and emeritus members.  The Board of Trustees are appointed by the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Inc.  The AAPA Executive Vice President serves as an ex-officio Trustee of the Society.

The Board of Trustees holds regular meetings, at least twice in each calendar year.

If you are interested in becoming a trustee or would like to nominate someone for a trustee's position, please click here. The deadling is March 15, 2010.

Vision of the Society

The Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History is preeminent in fostering the preservation, study, and presentation of the history of the physician assistant (PA) profession.

Mission of the Society

To promote, through collaboration with all stakeholders, the acquisition, archiving, and accessibility of materials associated with the founding, history, and evolution of the physician assistant profession.

VALUES

Recognition and Understanding

SPPAHx promotes recognition and understanding of the physician assistant profession by documenting the unique efforts of its founders and all others who have contributed to its development, evolution, and promotion.

Dedication

SPPAHx is dedicated to faithfully and comprehensively assembling the collective history of the profession, as a testament to its foundation and to allow future generations to understand its growth and evolution.

Expertise

SPPAHx is recognized by PAs and the health care community as the primary repository of the history of the physician assistant profession, with the resources and skills required for appropriately preserving, as well as displaying that history for all.

Sensitivity

SPPAHx remains sensitive to the unique personal contributions made by many, and the need to appropriately respect their privacy and confidentiality.

 

The Society's work is made possible by tax-deductable contributions.

 
 
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