Student Leadership Opportunities.xlsx

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1	PA Student Leadership Opportunities email draft here
2	Name	Type	Description	Application Open / Timeline	Application Link / Resource
3	AAPA
4	Student Academy Board of Directors	Elected Board	Nationwide elected student leaders who represent PA students; work with Assembly of Representatives and AAPA leadership. Positions elected annually. Positions include: President, Chief Delagate, Director of Diversity and Outreach, Director of Student Communications, and 6 Regional Directors.	Opens: March 3rd, 2026 Applications are due by March 25, 2026 Voting will be open from May 18th to June 2nd 2026	https://www.aapa.org/governance/elections/student-academy-board-of-directors-election/
5	Student Board Committees - Advocacy & Policy	Student Board Committee	Committee focused on advocacy and PA policy issues; student involvement in policy-focused initiatives and projects.		https://www.aapa.org/governance/student-academy/student-board-committees/	Also, can reach out to Sid Bauer, currrent St. Kate's student, who is a committee member for more information! slbauer843@stkate.edu
6	Student Board Committees - Communication & Outreach	Student Board Committee	Handles communications, outreach to students, social media and information dissemination.
7	Student Board Committees - Leadership & Diversity	Student Board Committee	Works on leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for students.			Also, can reach out to Amanda Gallagher, currrent Augsburg student, who is a committee member for more information! gallagha@augsburg.edu
8	Student Board Committees - Service Committee	Student Board Committee	Organizes service and community engagement projects for PA students nationally.
9	PA Foundation Student Trustee	Appointed position; Student Board Committee	PAF’s mission is to empower PAs to improve health through philanthropy and service. PAF seeks potential candidates with a diverse range of professional and volunteer expertise. The Student Trustee also serves on AAPA's Student Academy BOD.	Most likely February 2026	https://pa-foundation.org/2025-call-for-nominations-student-trustee/
10	House of Delegates - Student Delegation (Delegates)	Delegation / Delegate	PA student delegates serve in AAPA's policymaking House of Delegates; participate in resolution debate, voting, and represent student societies. The House of Delegates (HOD) articulates the shared values, beliefs, and professional wisdom of PAs from all corners of the greater AAPA community. Made up of representatives from AAPA’s constituent organizations and Student Academy, the HOD enacts policies and position statements on behalf of the profession.	Student delegation application for HOD 2027 session will open May 18th, 2026 (deadline TBD); HOD election & volunteer cycles vary annually.	https://www.aapa.org/governance/student-academy/house-of-delegates-student-delegation/
11	HOD Volunteer Opportunities - Reference Committees	HOD Committee Member	Reference Committees review resolutions prior to HOD, present recommendations. The number of required committees is determined by the volume and content of resolutions submitted. Be able to attend the AAPA conference in New Orleans May 15-17th, 2026	Applications due March 9th, 2026	https://www.aapa.org/governance/house-of-delegates/hod-volunteers/
12	HOD Volunteer Opportunities - Tellers	HOD Committee Member	Support voting integrity, distribution of materials, and logistics during HOD sessions. Attend the HOD meeting in New Orleans, LA from May 15-17, 2026 and Teller’s Orientation on May 14, 2026.	Applications due March 9th, 2026	https://www.aapa.org/governance/house-of-delegates/hod-volunteers/
13	Assembly of Representatives- Student Academy Representative (SAR)	Student Representative	The SAR serves as a liaison between their PA program and the AAPA Student Academy by sharing Student Academy updates with classmates and communicating student issues, ideas, and successes back to the Academy. Responsibilities include monitoring the Student Academy website for opportunities and resources, serving as a point of contact for Student Academy leadership and committees, and participating in quarterly SAR calls and the Assembly of Representatives meeting at the AAPA Conference.	Program dependent	https://www.aapa.org/download/134771/?tmstv=1766077060
14	Timeline that AAPA provided for 2025	https://www.aapa.org/governance/elections/elections-timeline/
15	PAEA
16	Future Educator Fellowship	Fellowship	The students have access to a network of mentors and educators, the Future Educator Development Steering Committee, which curates an intentional and impactful educational experience for the fellows. Selected applicants will kick off the fellowship by attending the annual PAEA Education Forum. After the Forum, Fellows will engage in a year-long virtual experience, working through educational programming to develop foundational and functional educator competencies and demonstrate their learning through modules, teach-backs, and scholarly presentations. Fellows will also be invited back for a culminating session at the following Education Forum.	2026 dates TBD. Anticipate early July application deadline.	https://paeaonline.org/how-we-can-help/pa-students
17	Student Health Policy Fellowship	Fellowship	The PAEA Student Health Policy Fellowship is a select opportunity for a small group of PA students from across the country who are looking to make a significant impact on the health care system, the profession, and PA education for future generations. Through a competitive application process, up to 20 PA students are chosen to participate in this special program designed to develop leadership and advocacy skills and create long-lasting relationships among fellowship alumni who form PAEA’s expanding network of health policy champions.	2026 dates TBD. Anticipate early July application deadline.	https://paeaonline.org/how-we-can-help/pa-students
18	PA Founddation
19	Women in Philanthropy Committee	Member	PAF’s Women in Philanthropy network works to engage and empower a diverse group of women with opportunities to collaborate and support PAF, and seeks volunteers to assist with its activities and efforts.	Applications are open, just fill out an "volunteer application" form by clicking the link at the bottom of the website	https://pa-foundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/
20	PA Foundation Student Trustee	Appointed position; Student Board Committee	PAF’s mission is to empower PAs to improve health through philanthropy and service. PAF seeks potential candidates with a diverse range of professional and volunteer expertise. The Student Trustee also serves on AAPA's Student Academy BOD.	Most likely February 2026	https://pa-foundation.org/2025-call-for-nominations-student-trustee/
21	LBGT PA Caucus
22	PA Student Leader Fellowship	Fellowship	Student Leader Fellows (SLF) are out and openly self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or gender diverse PA students who are chosen through a competitive selection process to participate in a 12-month fellowship to foster leadership and professional development within the PA profession.	2026 dates TBD. Anticipate June 1st application deadline.	https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/slf
23	AHPAC/LBGT PA Student Leader fellowship	Fellowship	Student Leader Fellows (SLF) are out and openly self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or gender diverse PA students who identify as Black or of African heritage and are chosen through a competitive process to participate in a 12-month fellowship to foster leadership and professional development within the PA profession. The jointly-sponsored fellowship program began in 2020 in the hopes that, together, we can support leaders in medicine reflecting the communities we serve.		https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/AHC_LBGT
24	PALH/LBGT PA Student Leader fellowship	Fellowship	Student Leader Fellows (SLF) are out and openly self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or gender diverse PA students of Latino/a/x or Hispanic heritage that are chosen through a competitive process to participate in a 12-month fellowship to foster leadership and professional development within the PA profession. The jointly-sponsored fellowship program began in 2020 in the hopes that, together, we can support leaders in medicine reflecting the communities we serve.		https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/PALH_LBGT
25	PA-S LEAD
26	PA-S LEAD Board Member	Board Member	PA-S LEAD promotes leadership, equity, anti-racism, and diversity within PA academia by promoting DEI initiatives at programs, advocating for policy changes, and supporting underrepresented minority students. These structural and policy changes will promote the advancement of culturally sound clinicians; empower, support, and provide resources for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) students and allies to increase diversity and equity efforts in their programs and future careers.	Applications are open	https://form.jotform.com/220296364760155
27	GMLA: Health Profressionals Advancing LHBTQ+ Equality
28	LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship	Fellow	GLMA's LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Advocacy Leadership (HEAL) Fellowship is a transformative two-year program empowering early-career LGBTQ+ and BIPOC health professionals to lead systemic change in healthcare policy and practice. Through structured training, mentorship, and real-world leadership placements, fellows gain the skills and networks to influence health systems and improve care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. The HEAL Fellowship addresses the critical underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC leaders in healthcare. By investing in emerging professionals, the program builds a pipeline of equity-focused professionals prepared to advance inclusive policies and transform health systems from within health organizations and decision-making bodies.	Application Process Aug 1: Applications open Aug 31: Applications close (rolling review ongoing) Sep 1–21: Final review and interviews Sep 22–30: Final selections announced	https://www.glma.org/health_equity_advocacy_leade.php#Who%20Should%20Apply?
29	Health Professionals in Training (HPiT) Program	Health Trainee	Fellows are expected to engage GLMA Health Professionals in Training (HPiT) members with some type of outreach activity three times per year. Fellows may partner with each other for engagement activities. Engagement can take the form of: Posting health resources, hosting virtual networking events, leading queer health skills building workshop, making space for queer trainees in healthcare, or other ideas you may have! 4-8 hour/trimester committment	Applications just closed on 12/27/2025, anticipate Dec 2026	http://glma.org/glma_health_trainee_fellowship.php
30	GLMA Committees	Committee Member	Committees include: - Education Committee - Finance Committee - Membership & Development Committee - LHF Advisory Committee - Policy & Government Affairs Committee	For more information and requesting to be on a committee, email the committee with the appropriate email on the committees page.	https://www.glma.org/join_a_committee.php
31	Association of Physician Associates of Obstetrics and Gynecology
32	Student Liason	Student Liason	Advocate for APAOG to your classmates and PA program, focus your capstone project on a topic in OBGYN, submit an article to The Artemis, and serve as a contact person to distribute information regarding APAOG initiatives	Applications were due December 2025 for the 2026 year Historically, applications have also been due at the beginning of each year (ex: February 2025)	https://apaog.org/representative
33	PAs for Latino Health
34	Student Alliance	Elected Member	Several different positions, including chair, treasurer, communications officer, didactic affairs officer, clinical affairs officer, professional development officer, leadership development officer, and pre-PA representative. Promote creating a community of PA students that are well rounded individuals proficient in diverse cultural health beliefs, practices, and languages, particularly those surrounding Latino health and the PA profession. This may include coordinating gatherings and dispersal of information to pre-PA students and PA students in didactic and clinical phases.	Campaigns open the end of April/Early May Elections are held end of May/early June Follow PALH on social media for updates!	https://palh.mypanetwork.com/page/1103-student-alliance
35	PAs for Asian Health
36	Student Alliance	Chair Vice-Chair Secretary/Treasurer Social Media Advocacy Chair Regional Directors (West, East, and Central)	PA students in the Student Alliance support the professional development and leadership of Asian PAs while advocating for equitable, high-quality care for Asian communities. Through mentorship, education, advocacy, and collaboration, students help address health disparities, promote cultural and clinical excellence, and strengthen connections between trainees, practicing PAs, and the broader medical community.	Application cycle beginning in April Follow PAAH on social media for updates!	https://www.pasasianhealth.org/about-1
37	Email out to PA Foundation
38	Email out to AH PA Caucus
39	NSBPA	No opportunities at this time, possibly in the future. The founder/president will bring it up as a possibility at their next board meeting.
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