mtorr_ca Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 HI Everyone, I didn't add anything into this section when I applied last cycle.. Can anyone give me their opinion about this section? Should I apply for a few memberships and if so, which ones? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajames Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 People may hold memberships with their current jobs or academic programs that they put on their application. I left this section blank since I don't have any memberships. Some relevant memberships people invest in, usually after becoming a PA, include AAPA or JAAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKPA Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I got an AAPA pre-PA membership just to be able to put it on my application because I heard it shows dedication to becoming a PA but who knows? When I interviewed applicants while as a student, I didn't really look at whether they were an AAPA member or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Only apply to a membership if your prepared to put the time in at conferences and events. Don't check a box to just say you did it. Admission committee can see right through this. I would recommend AMSA (american medical student association), they do great workshops for application season. I would seek a membership to whatever specialization you intend on pursuing in medicine, like the American College of Cardiology (ACC). They publish great literature on the field and it shows dedication to the field of medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtorr_ca Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hi Everyone again, Thank you for all of your feedback! Another question... has anyone every been on the website, http://www.physicianspractice.com ?? One of the PAs I shadowed regularly writes journals on this website. I signed up and made a profile. It says I am a member, but I never paid any dues. Is this a membership I can add onto CASPA or no? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurepa189 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 HI everyone so lets say I did register for AAPA, CASPA wants you to write your role in the organization? What if you have no role and all you did was join online? I'm not sure what to write in this area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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