Challenge Bowl Statement
The Student Academy National Medical Challenge Bowl is a friendly competition among registered PA student societies held at AAPA’s annual conference.
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Challenge Bowl Past Winners
Past winners of the National Medical Challenge Bowl are listed here, going back until 1991. This could be your program's year!
Assembly of Representatives (AOR)
The Assembly of Representatives (AOR) is comprised of student representatives from each recognized PA program’s Student Society. Students debate and determine resolutions which will guide the work of the Student Academy Board of Directors and student volunteers for the subsequent leadership year.
Student Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Being a Student Academy leader is an excellent way to become involved with AAPA and to develop leadership skills. If you are considering running for office, read over the position descriptions in the Election Guidelines.
Student Society Resources
Student societies are groups of PA students who meet regularly to discuss issues of common interest. Each PA program can register a student society with the Student Academy.
Registered Student Societies
Student society registration opens Sept. 1 each year. Here is a list of registered student societies for the 2018-2019 leadership year, along with their eligibility for AAPA's National Medical Challenge Bowl and the Assembly of Representatives (AOR) Meeting.
Student Academy Travel Grants
Travel Grant Award Recipients 2020-2024 (PDF) Student Academy Travel Grants AAPA is proud to help support student engagement at Conference by awarding travel grants. These 12 grants, in the amount of…
Student Academy
The Student Academy Board of Directors and AOR lead student efforts to further the mission of the Academy and move toward our vision of the future.
Houry Gebeshian: PA School Grad, Surgical PA, and Olympic Gymnast
Houry Gebeshian is a graduate of the Wake Forest PA Program, Surgical PA-C, and Olympic Gymnast competing for the Republic of Armenia. She was kind enough to agree to an interview with the Student Academy of AAPA about her experiences in PA school, surgery, and gymnastics
August 6, 2016