Student Societies
What
is a student society?
A
group of at least five PA students who regularly meet to discuss issues
of common interest, such as healthcare, the PA profession, and other
social issues facing students and PAs. These officers must be student
members of AAPA.
Why
start or continue a student society?
Student
societies provide PA students with a chance to interact with other students
who have the same interests. These interactions can serve many purposes,
such as helping to meet other students in a social atmosphere; working
to educate others about the PA profession; improving the community with
projects the society implements; or enhancing ones own leadership skills.
The student society provides a way for you to get involved with your
peers, the PA profession, and the community.
Why
register a student society?
Student
societies which are registered can send a representative to the Assembly
of Representatives (AOR), SAAAPA's legislative body; compete for the
Outstanding Student Society Award with a prize of $500; and participate
in the National Medical Challenge Bowl held annually. It costs nothing
and can only benefit the society by having the support of a national
organization behind you. Registration opens September 1.
Register
Your Student Society On-line!
Sample
Bylaws for your student society
See
a list of who's registered or what you might be missing!
SAAAPA
Student Society Handbook
Faculty
Advisor Handbook
Student
Societies in Action!
Tips
on increasing participation in your Student Society
Budget
Problems? Check out these fundraising ideas!
Student
Society Activites to Participate in:
Care
to Share -- Annual Fundraising Drive for Student Societies
Host
City Prevention Campaign
Annual
5K Fun Walk/Run
SAAAPA
Annual Philanthropic Project
