About Us

APPA is an organization of pre-PA students striving to make a difference in the community

We offer valuable information and experiences that will enhance the education of pre-PA students and aid them on their journey to PA school! Check out some of the activities that you can participate in below.

Volunteering Opportunities

Countless community-based projects!

We offer countless opportunities to volunteer within the community through projects such as Second Harvest Food Bank, Straight Street Alliance, and more!

Educational Workshops

Countless educational-based workshops!

We aim to provide our members with extensive knowledge about PA school application requirements, basic knowledge about different health career paths and clinical expertise! Different workshops held in the past have been:

Vitals Workshop
CASPA Workshop
Lab Diagnosis Workshop
Medical Spanish Workshop
GRE Workshop
Clinical Hours (DPC) Workshop
CPR Workshop

Physician Associate Speakers

Several PA-C and PA-S speakers come to talk throughout the semester!

At every general body meeting (GBM), we have either a Certified Physician Assistant or a Physician Assistant Student come to talk to the organization and answer any and all questions about PA school experiences, admissions, advice, and tips!

Honor Member Requirements

How to become an honor member:

Attending 3 volunteer events
Attending 1 fundraiser
Attending 1 social event
Attending 1 educational event
MUST have a minimum of 220 points AND be a paid member by the point cut-off date!
Dues are $20 every semester to become an OFFICIAL member!

Awards & Recognition

Get rewarded for participation!