ConnAPA

About ConnAPA

To educate, promote and increase recognition of the Physician Assistant concept/profession among health care professionals and the general public.

The Committee is made up fellow ConnAPA members and other parties selected by the Chair. The President is an ex-officio member of the Committee.

Promote the PA concept statewide through distribution of printed materials, audiovisual and other mass media tools.
Form liaisons with other health care organizations.
Identify pertinent contacts in the media.
Develop annually material for “National PA Day” October 6th, to be used by the membership and academy in celebrating/promoting PA Day.
Preview all information endorsed by ConnAPA intended for the public for consistency with the mission and purpose of the committee and the Academy.
Develop and maintain a “Loan Library” of materials about the PA profession and public medical education for the use of the membership. This includes, but is not limited to displays, audiocassettes, CD-ROM, videos, printed materials and photos.
Assist Board and other committees in developing public relations endeavors specific for that committee.
Provide a report to the President biannually.
Provide a report to the general membership at the annual meeting.
Establish an annual budget.

Interest and knowledge of basic public relations protocols and procedures.
Self motivated and organized.
Good communication skills.
Excellent writing skills with knowledge of word processing and publisher software.
Ability to speak in public.
Ability to respond unrehearsed to media inquiries.

Meet at least two times per year.
Attend organizational sponsored activities as necessary to promote ConnAPA or the profession.