News

Have you ever wanted to connect with fellow Army Reserve PA's, but did not know where to find such a community?  Or just wish you could find more peers or senior military PA's you could ask questions regarding navigating the Reserves? Look no further, friends! For the first time ever, we are organizing a quarterly virtual Reserve PA Huddle. Join us on 22 Jan @ 630pm CST.  

Registration:  https://www.sapa.org/event-4101474

As many of you are aware, Mr. Donald Parsons is retiring after a long and historic career.  

The position: Director of Combat Medic Training, is being advertised on USAJOBS for another few days.  Everyone who feels they are qualified is encouraged to apply.  This is a great opportunity to impact the training of combat medics for years to come!

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/589164800

You missed this months Roundtable?  No worries.  You can watch it right here.  Enjoy and hope to see you next month.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/njNWFKOQN1a365cpPiX9Xdj6SDg2zsGMiBsMroNwk28e1AK9Dcn2phQwPR8w2bDP.NakAJX8ePhUXNnKy 

High brow or low brow, alcoholic or non-- it doesn't matter what you're drinking, only who you're drinking with. There's nothing like the camaraderie between Army PAs and our friends. Our members are like no other, whether Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, retirees or civilians. Join us for the second Thursday of the month to spend time together.

Register at https://www.sapa.org/event-4027933

Every January, AAPA determines the number of delegates for the House of Delegates based on the number of Fellows in each constituent organization (ie SAPA).  This means that for SAPA to represent YOU, you need to designate us as your constituent chapter.  

Here's a quick PDF to show you how to do it.  

SAPA as Constituent Chapter

Designate SAPA as your Constituent Organization TODAY!

Thank you to all of the members who attended the General Membership meeting last month. We had a great conversation about SAPAs direction as we move ahead through the uncertainty of the next year. We have a few specific questions that will help guide improve services for you.  

Please take this 3 minute survey today.  

SAPA Member Survey 

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2020-2021 BOD

The new Board of Directors have been elected.  See Officers for more info.  

Speakers Needed

Calling All Instructor/Speakers

We are working at finishing up the schedule for the SAPA 41^st Annual Conference/CME in 2021.

https://fs26.formsite.com/LzjAeQ/uh7buied3t/index.html

Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me at orpotter@aol.com.

Bob Potter

Major Aspirations is a SAPA series dedicated to highlighting unique career opportunities for mid-career PAs.  These senior Captains and Majors are making a difference in Army Medicine.

SAPA MAJOR ASPIRATIONS.pdf

Let me ask you to use your imagination:  Imagine yourself in a room with the undivided attention of four O6 PAs to include the Consultant to the Army Surgeon General and his two deputies.  What would you ask?   Imagine you had the undivided attention of both the SAPA Board and the AAPA representative for Military to discuss how hard it seems for you as a PA to get paid for the same work as an NP at a federal facility.  What would you say?     Imagine meeting the PA who sacrificed his career to ensure that PAs went from being Warrant Officers to Commissioned Officers.  What could you learn about yourself? Imagine learning about how the Battle of Mogadishu contributed to the development of TC3 protocols?   What insight would you glean to push medicine forward? Imagine finally sitting down with your HRC representative or Component Consultant and having a real conversation, getting real feedback and making a solid career plan.   You wouldn't have to imagine it if you were at SAPA last April.  That all happened.  Next year will be even better.      Everybody knows that the SAPA Course is the best bang for your buck.  Don't miss out on the opportunity because it's not in Hawaii.  It's never about the place, it's always about the people.      Renewing your membership is a breeze at www.sapa.org/join-us Take a look at the SAPA updates from the last quarter.  Thank you for all that you do.

SAPA JOURNAL_Sept.pdf