The SUNY Downstate Physician Assistant Program is a member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).

The faculty are fellow members of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) as well as New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).

PA students are introduced to the role and responsibilities of the professional associations and are required to be members of the Student Association of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) during the senior year. The faculty view membership and active participation in the activities of professional associations, as an opportunity to impact the direction and future of the PA profession. Faculty and students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the professional associations at the national, state and local levels.


Physician Assistant Education Association
300 N. Washington Street, Suite 505
Alexandria, VA 22314-2544
info@PAEAonline.org
Phone: (703) 548-5538
Fax: (703) 548-5539
http://www.PAEAonline.org


American Academy of Physician Assistants
950 N Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1552
Phone: (703) 836-2272
Fax: (703) 684-1924
http://www.aapa.org


New York State Society of Physician Assistants
251 New Karner Road
Suite 10A
Albany, New York 12205
Phone: (877) SNY-RPAC
Fax: (856) 423-3420
http://www.nysspa.org