Do More Than Belong.
Volunteering is the act of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community. Here at the AAPA, your professional community relies on volunteers for just about everything we do; whether it’s sharing a Facebook post or pulling together a conference, your participation in AAPA affairs makes a difference for the community. Yes, everyone’s level of participation varies over time. But it’s up to all of us to get involved, to be engaged within the pathologists’ assistant community, to keep the profession in the limelight and thriving. So, take a second and see how YOU can “Do More Than Just Belong”.
Write Journal Articles
Each peer-reviewed article published in The Cutting Edge is eligible for the Journal Award. The top three article authors will receive cash prizes. Judging is completed by members of the editorial board.
Speak at Conferences
Speakers are always needed to give one hour lectures to attendees at our meetings and conferences.
Apply for Travel Grants/Scholarships
Compete for your chance to win a travel grant to attend an AAPA Spring Meeting or Fall Conference. Additionally, there is a student general educational scholarship available to all 2nd year students.
Volunteer on a Committee
There are a wide a range of micro opportunities such as staffing the PR booth, to participating in a task force such as the salary survey, to committee work, to serving on the Board of Trustees (BOT)
Photo Contests
Have you come across an exceptional specimen? Consider entering it in the AAPA Annual Photo Contest. Winners will be published in the Annual AAPA Calendar and receive free membership dues or the equivalent in “AAPA Bucks”.
Present a Poster
Earn CMP points, share your expertise, get others interested, gain experience presenting, discover something new – all while having a great time with fellow conference attendees!
Promote PA Day
PA Day is officially April 14th. Take a moment to plan for your PA Day celebration this year.
Participate in Social Media
Connect with other members through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, the website forums or social link pages. By pariticpating with other PAs online you help spread awareness of the profession.
Immediate Needs
PA Day is April 14
It’s time to celebrate our 5th annual Pathologists’ Assistant Day, on April 14th! It is incredible to think that we are already at such a milestone.
Student General Education Scholarship
Now accepting submissions from February 1 – May 1, 2018! The winning entry will receive a $2500 scholarship toward their education.
Travel Grant Submissions
Call for manuscripts reporting on cases or techniques that would enhance the knowledge of the pathologists’ assistant at the anatomic pathology bench or at autopsy. Open April 1 – July 1, 2018.
Photo Contest
Show off your skills! Start looking for those perfect opportunities to snap some photos. The AAPA photo contest opens in mid-June