WELCOME TO THE NEVADA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

The Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants was founded in 1977 to represent physician assistants (PAs) who work or reside in Nevada. NAPA’s web site serves its members and the public by providing a forum to strengthen and promote the PA profession.

Membership privileges include the NAPA newsletter, employment opportunities, and continuing medical education. Additionally, NAPA offers an opportunity for leadership. The Academy is guided by a Board of Directors that includes a president, vice-president, past-president, secretary, treasurer, and five directors, one of whom is a student. Members can also become involved on one of the various board committees such as the newsletter, membership, meetings, or conference planning. NAPA is active in safeguarding the professional practice rights of every PA in Nevada.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants is dedicated to the advancement of its members and the physician assistant profession through academy support, education, public awareness, and legislative action.

GOALS

1. To enhance the profession by developing collegial relations with other healthcare professionals

2. To promote the value of the physician assistant profession through public awareness

3. To protect the physician assistant through legislative action and reform when necessary

4. To encourage collaboration with supervising physicians and other professional colleagues to provide medical care in a variety of practice settings

5. To encourage networking and the sharing of knowledge and opinion among the Nevada PAs

6. To promote the development of Nevada PAs by sponsoring quality continuing medical education