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GAPA´s Membership Survey Winner: J. Kevin Hart

Congratulations to J. Kevin Hart of Carrollton, GA, who was randomly selected from the participants in GAPA´s recent Membership Survey for a $500 cash prize. The GAPA leadership extends thanks to all who entered. The responses gathered in the survey will be utilized as part of the ongoing planning process.

GAPA Announces 2010 Award Winners, Recognizing Service in PA Community

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Listen to GAPA's Latest Radio Message

The Georgia Association of Physician Assistants wants to help educate parents on common pediatric symptoms so they may be able to avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room. Please visit GAPA´s Health Watch page for additional information. Listen to the public service announcement: Common Pediatric Symptoms.

More Free Things to Do at Sandestin

Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort is extending another great offer to GAPA Conference Guests. As a special gift with each reservation upon arrival, you will receive two free passes to the recently updated Dunes Putting Course. Click here for more information.

Gulf Update for GAPA Summer Conference Attendees

June 24, 2010 – Click here for a special message from Sandestin President John Russell to GAPA Summer Conference attendees. As a registered attendee for GAPA´s annual Summer CME Conference July 19-23 in Sandestin, Florida, you may be concerned about how the situation in the Gulf of Mexico may affect the event. Guest and beach activities at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are in full operation. Sandestin has also begun providing a new Communications Hotline at 877.355.8998 that you can call for the latest conditions. GAPA leadership will continue to monitor the situation in the Gulf of Mexico and provide regular communications with you. Please note, due to high demand, we have added additional rooms at the discounted conference rate. To receive this discount, please call the property directly at 1.800.320.8115 and reference group code 21T24R. You can also reserve your room on-line at www.sandestin.com or download the housing request form. Please click here to read on for some answers to specific questions you may have. We thank you for your goodwill in these times and your continued support of GAPA. We look forward to seeing you all in Sandestin.

GAPA´s Summer Conference Contest Winner:

Congratulations to Dwight Fiske of Tawas City, MI, the winner of GAPA´s Summer Conference Contest. Dwight won a FREE trip to an upcoming conference and $500 CASH! Thanks to all who entered this contest, and be on the lookout for additional opportunities, coming soon!

The Georgia Association of Physician Assistants has announced its 2010-11 election results:

President-Elect: David Rios
Treasurer: Scott Dickerson
Board-at-Large: Harris Patel, Ben Taylor
AAPA House of Delegates: Randy Bundschu, Harris Patel, Brad Schwarz, Mara Vacala, Tammy Webb
AAPA HOD Alternates: Beckie Hayes, Elizabeth Morgan

We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all who ran in this year´s election – all are very valuable members of GAPA´s Leadership. The new Board will be installed on Friday, July 23, at the GAPA Summer Conference in Sandestin, FL.

Le Grand Cirque - Sandestin

The next generation of Cirque Du Soleil is performing on the Grand Boulevard in Destin this summer. Click here to watch a special preview video of this jaw-dropping visual feast of breathtaking group acrobatics and white-knuckle stunts. The two-hour extravaganza is a spectacular family experience you will never forget! Le Grand Cirque performs in an air conditioned Italian tent which holds 1100 people. This is a limited engagement and seats are already selling out, so be sure to book your tickets now.

GAPA Featured on Georgia Focus Radio Program

GAPA member Brian Brandt, PA-C, of Piedmont Heart Institute in Blairsville, was interviewed recently on the Georgia Focus radio show. The program was broadcast on 100 stations across the state. Please click here to listen to the broadcast.

Listen to GAPA´s radio message as heard on the Georgia News Network

Have you ever needed medical care but couldn´t get an appointment fast enough? What about more time with your doctor? By visiting a physician assistant, you can get all the personal attention you need…

New ID Cards Are Here

Beginning October 1, 2009 new wallet identification cards from the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners will be mailed to new and renewing licensees. Read More »

GAPA – Leading the Way for Georgia´s PAs

See what happens at GAPA conferences and learn about membership benefits. Click to download GAPA´s video, Leading the Way for Georgia´s PAs.

GAPA Announces Exhibitor Recruitment Contest

GAPA will pay $100 to each member who identifies a company that secures a booth. For example, if you recruit five exhibitors, GAPA will pay you $500! Read More »