10/07/2025
you are now all !!! As of September 24th, all PAs in Maine can/should refer to themselves as Physician Associates. The boards of licensure have made changes on their websites and in their policies/procedures and regulations.
A few weeks ago, Maine Physician Assoicates Kathleen Moneghan (MEAPA President) and Kimberly Caldwell (MEAPA Past President) represented Maine on Capitol Hill for the Leadership and Advocacy Summit and had a chance to speak with Senator and staffers in and staffers about matters important to Maine PAs and their patients. Including Workers Comp for federal workers, diabetic shoe prescribing and ordering cardiac rehab, all of which PAs are currently prohibited from doing.
Advocacy work doesn't require travel or need to be difficult.
Locally:
Consider serving on a hospital system committee, representing that PAs deserve to be in the room where decisions are made.
Speak with your Med Staff Office or ask to speak at a medical staff meeting or Medical Executive meeting on the importance of changing organization bylaws to reflect the new Physician Associate title.
Or even simpler, become a member of your state and/or specialty AAPA Constituent Organization. These organizations are working on behalf of PAs and their patients; your dues alone make that all possible.
Increased Impact:
Share your patient experience and professional challenges with state and national legislators, the governor by sending a letter or email.
If you are looking to expand your influence and do a bit more, State and Specialty Constituent Organizations are always looking for PAs interested in serving on their Boards of Directors.
Like kids? Visit a local school to explain what it means to be a PA and spark interest in the profession, has resources for this!
Advocacy takes many forms. How do you advocate for the PA Profession?
