THE PREMIER ASSOCIATION FOR PAs
Do you qualify for membership*? Follow the links below to learn more.
What Is My Membership Type?
I am an Individual
Those who are already certified to work as Pathologists’ Assistants, waiting to take the certification exam, actively practicing as a PA-equivalent outside the U.S., or current students in a NAACLS accredited training program.
I am an Organization
Institutions providing NAACLS accredited pathologists’ assistants training programs or corporations/small businesses supporting the AAPA.
I am an International PA
Those who reside outside the U.S. (including U.S. territories) who have graduated from a non-NAACLS accredited training program or are actively practicing as a PA (or equivalent) who holds the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree.
Grossing Guidelines Access
Current members already have access to the Grossing Guidelines. For other laboratory personnel directly involved in grossing or teaching grossing of cancer resection specimens who wish to access the AAPA Grossing Guidelines.
Inspection Readiness Kit Access
Those who wish to access the provisions from the Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory General Accreditation Checklists of the College of American Pathologists that have been licensed by the AAPA.
Web User Access
Create an account to purchase items, complete forms, or register for events without being a member.
*Please note that AAPA membership is based on the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) and is not prorated.
Renewal for the next year opens the preceding October on the 15th.
Renewal discount ($20) applied if renewed by January 31.