Membership
Membership in the Iowa Physician Associate Society
Iowa PAs enjoy one of the most progressive practice environments in the nation due largely to the efforts of the Iowa Physician Associate Society. We can now rely on the benefits of prescriptive practice, third-party reimbursement, hospital privileges, PA peer regulation, and reasonable practice rules, all of which were the result of IPAS legislative efforts over the past 40 years.
As an organization, the main goal of IPAS is to enhance access to quality healthcare for patients. In order to work toward this goal, IPAS monitors legislation affecting PA practice, welcomes new members, and strives to be a responsive and problem-solving organization from which all Iowa PAs can benefit. Health care reform will be a top issue for the whole country. IPAS representatives are already working on health reform committees in Iowa. We need the support of all PAs in Iowa to make sure PAs are at the table when health care reform is discussed over the next year.
Benefits of Joining
Political Advocacy
Political Advocacy for Physician Associates through members and our lobbyists in the Iowa legislature
Spring and Fall CME
Twice a year to earn your CME credit, hear great topics and network
Leadership Development
Opportunities through serving on one of our active committees and being involved in the profession
Career Advancement
Job board specific for this profession
Newsletter
Great insights only for members and published throughout the year
Networking Opportunities
With colleagues through association involvement
Membership Levels
Fellow member
PA who is a member of the AAPA and works in Iowa. Has voting rights for membership.
Annual $160
Affiliate member
PA who is NOT an AAPA member and works in Iowa. No voting rights.
Annual $160
Associate member
Not working as a PA, or lives and works outside of Iowa.
Annual $60
Retiree member
Retired PA who wants to stay current with the profession.
Annual $60
associate N.p. member
Associate who is a Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Registered NP)
Annual $160
Supporter member
Supporter who is a non-PA but would like to receive newsletters and other information
Annual $160
Pre-pa member
Student member who is in school working towards entering a PA school.
Annual $25
Student member
Currently enrolled in a CAAHEP-approved program. Expires at the end of the normal membership year.
Annual $25
Graduate member
Available for students for their first year immediately after graduation.
Annual $75