Member Application

Download APAOG Membership Application (pdf)

What is APAOG?
The Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics & Gynecology (APAOG) was founded in 1991 by a group of PAs dedicated to the mission of providing quality health care to women. Our goal is to promote clinical and academic excellence for members of APAOG, as well as to enhance quality medical care to our patients.

Why Should I Join?
We are the only organization representing PA interests in women's health care. Please join us as we increase our numbers and strengthen our voice in women's health care at all levels; with policy makers and third party payors; in education, research and industry.

PAs are represented in relatively small numbers in the field of Ob/Gyn compared to other advance practice clinician groups. Thus, our visibility becomes extremely important. Numbers do matter and your membership matters.

What if I Don't Work in Ob/Gyn?
APAOG welcomes all PAs with an interest in women's health as members.

What are the Membership Benefits?"

  • Access to the Members-Only Section of the APAOG
    Website (www.paobgyn.org)

    The members-only section contains valuable
    professional practice information, a membership
    directory, a resource library, information for job seekers
    and helpful tools to improve a medical practice.
  • ObGyn PA Representation and Affiliation to an Ob/
    Gyn PA Network

    As an APAOG member, one will be part of a
    specialty group of PAs united by an interest in
    women’s healthcare. Members receive representation
    by the APAOG organization on issues relating to
    healthcare policies, job opportunities, practice scope
    and profession visibility. Members will also have
    representation through APAOG medical liaisons
    to Ob/Gyn physician specialty groups such as the
    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    (ACOG), the North American Menopause Society
    (NAMS) and the Association of Reproductive Health
    Professionals (ARHP). Through APAOG’s national
    membership directory, members will have the ability
    to discuss issues, voice concerns and share experiences
    with other Ob/Gyn PAs.
  • APAOG’s Quarterly Publication, The Monitor
    APAOG’s newsletter is rated as one of the top
    publications for specialty PA groups. Articles contain
    up-to-date information and news on women’s health
    issues. There is always a section on upcoming CME
    events as well as a section with practice tips shared by
    colleagues in the field of Ob/Gyn. Announcements
    on opportunities for PAs in women’s health care and
    profiles of Ob/Gyn PAs from around the country are
    often included in the publication.
  • Student Directed Benefits
    The APAOG Web site has a student page with tips
    on clinical rotations and job searches. Opportunities
    for research grants and subsidized student rotation
    assignments are often sponsored by APAOG.
  • Discounts
    Membership discounts are given to APAOG members
    when they join other professional organizations such
    as ARHP. Members also get a significant discount on
    registration fees to APAOG’s annual Women’s Health
    CME Conference, which is nationally known for its
    quality up-to-date women’s health CME presented at
    the depth of a specialized healthcare clinician.
  • Gift Packs
    A membership pin and card is sent to new
    members upon joining. Women’s health textbooks,
    pocketbooks, DVDs and other practical informational
    guides are sent to members periodically.
  • Women’s Health News Bulletin
    Members are able to go on APAOG’s Web site and get
    a list, updated monthly, of any new drugs, innovative
    procedures, legislative changes or significant headlines
    related to Women’s Health. Members are able to keep
    current in our profession and knowledgeable to our
    patients without spending hours of off-work time
    reading multiple sources.

 

(Coming soon!)

  • APAOG Message Board

         Members have a forum from which to discuss
          interesting cases, debate controversial issues, ask
          questions and network with colleagues.

Membership Categories

Fellow Membership is open to any graduate of a PA training program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or any person who has passed the certifying examination of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. A fellow member must have at least one year of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Only Fellow Members have the privilege to vote and hold office.

Associate Membership is open to any graduate of a PA training program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or any person who has passed the certifying examination of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Student Membership is open to individuals who are enrolled in a PA program which is approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) .

Affiliate Membership is open to other interested persons who support the purpose and goals of the Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Download APAOG Membership Application (pdf)

 

 

 
 


Association of Physician
Assistants in Obstetrics
and Gynecology


702-A Eisenhower Dr
Kimberly, WI 54136

Ph. 800-545-0636
Fax 920-882-3655
apaog@paobgyn.org

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APAOG PRESIDENT
APAOG President
Sarah H. Lindahl, PA-C