.: Florida Academy of Physician Assistants :.

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The Florida Academy of Physician Assistants is strongly
committed to the physician led "Physician/PA Team"
concept in health care to improve access to quality
health care for all of Florida's citizens.

2009 FAPA Summer Conference

July 29-August 2, 2009
Eden Roc, A Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa
Miami Beach, FL

Online Registration & Conference Information

COSIGNATURE LAW UPDATE:
On June 16, 2009, Governor Crist signed SB 720 (HB 249) into law. The law is now in effect. For more information, see the News Briefs section.
Hear more about the The Story of the 2009 Cosignature Legislation as well as the many congratulatory emails received by FAPA leadership.
To see the full summary list of bills signed by Governor Crist, including SB 720, that could affect PA practice, please check out this Florida Department of Health Release.

NEWS BRIEFS !

Latest news updates recently posted:

Cosignature Bill Signed Into Law by Crist

PA Application for Exert Witnesses for DOH

FAPA 2009 AAPA Conference Awards

NSU Jacksonville Charity Golf Tournament

Governor Crist Issues PA Week Proclamation for Florida- October 2008 (PDF)

Today’s Physician/PA Team

Physician/PA Team
Lindsay Calio, MMS, PA-C and
Dr. James Kinney

FAPA IS NOW ON TWITTER

FAPA is now on Twitter! Get FAPA and other Florida health care related updates via your email or even your cell phone by following FAPA on Twitter at Twitter.com/FAPAOnline

FAPA 100 Club

The FAPA 100 is an elite group of PAs who have vowed to help FAPA make a major impact on the political scene in our state to benefit the healthcare arena and the goals of the Physician/PA Team in Florida... Please click here to read more and JOIN TODAY!

FAPA would like to recognize our 2008 Superstar Contributors who are playing a crucial role in helping a united Physician/PA Team make a difference in the political process this year! FAPA THANKS YOU!

A NEW CME COURSE FROM FAPA

PA PRACTICE IN FLORIDA: WHAT EVERY PA & SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN NEEDS TO KNOW
(To Be Updated To Reflect Statutory Changes Effective July 1, 2009)

This CME course is under revision to comply with new state laws and regulations, and should be available again by October 1st, 2009.

PAs and NPs: How They Boost Practice Earnings
(from June 11, 2007 edition of Modern Medicine)

Welcome to the website for the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA).

FAPA is a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
FAPA is a recognized leader in the formation of health care policies as well as
promoting the professional development and education of PAs.

Our Mission:

to assure affordable, accessible quality health care for all Floridians
to mold the shape of our profession by proactive intervention in legislative affairs
to develop continuing medical education programs for PAs and the Academy membership
to promote the PA concept through education of both professional and lay persons
to promote similar interests for the PA student societies

We continually strive to make our website more valuable to you.
We value your opinions and your comments.

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
222 South Westmonte Drive
Suite 101
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone 407.774.7880
Fax 407.774.6440
Email

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FAPA THANKS THEIR CORPORATE PLATINUM MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE PA PROFESSION