August 2004 Announcements

Electronic Syllabus for Education Forum

Just like the Semi Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, APAP will not be printing a syllabus for distribution. Syllabus materials will only be available through the APAP’s Web site. Materials will be posted online in Adobe Acrobat format in early to mid-October and will remain on APAP’s Web site for one year. Session attendees are instructed to allow plenty of time to print out the syllabus submissions for those sessions they will be attending in Nashville before they arrive at conference.

Remember: November 2 is Election Day!

If you are traveling to conference, please make sure to register for your absentee ballot in advance.

National Physician Assistant Week, OCTOBER 6-12

At its meeting in June, the AAPA House of Delegates voted to change the traditional PA Day celebration to Physician Assistant Week, October 6-12.
This celebration honors all PAs for the quality care they provide to millions of Americans.

The AAPA Public Relations Committee has created a PA Week Resource Guide to assist PAs and PA students in planning local PA Week activities. This special section of the AAPA Web site is where you'll find numerous event ideas, draft news releases, public service announcements, and proclamations. You can read it all at http://www.aapa.org/pa-week.html.

Support your profession by recognizing National PA Week by also visiting the AAPA Store today at http:www.aapa.org/aapastore. Click on PA Week to view and order your PA Week collectibles while supplies last!

The AAPA Provides Space Release Forms for 2005
Annual Meeting

The AAPA has posted its space release guidelines and forms for the 2005 AAPA Annual Meeting in Orlando on its Web site at http://www.formsite.com/aapa/spacerelease/index.html. Constituent groups and alumni organizations planning meetings or receptions are asked to use these forms. Please direct questions to Amy Phillips, AAPA Meetings Director, at Amy@aapa.org.

Project Director - Project Connect

Genetic Alliance is seeking a project director for Project Connect, a five-year $1.2 million cooperative agreement with Genetics Services Branch/MCHB/HRSA. Project Connect (PC) is a collaborative network that focuses on outreach to diverse underserved and underrepresented communities around genetics issues. This individual will be part of a team that strives for excellence in a culture of transparency and openness. The PC Project Director (PD) will apply highly effective, responsive and accountable project management skills to Project Connect. This individual will be part of a team that strives for excellence in a culture of transparency and openness. The PD will be responsible for ensuring completion of outreach and engagement deliverables using project and grant management skills; public engagement; outreach to diverse, underserved and underrepresented communities; and mobilization of network resources and network-building skills. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or relevant degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in project/grants management and outreach to underserved communities. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Salary is in the mid 50’s with excellent benefits. Position is fulltime and starts immediately.

Email cover letter, resume and writing sample with PC Project Director in the subject line to: jobs@geneticalliance.org, or fax to (202) 966-8553. See http://www.geneticalliance.org/projectdirector.asp for more information.

APAP Update - August 2004