Welcome to the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants

The Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA) serves the needs of PAs and PA students who work or reside in the state of Kentucky.

KAPA's website serves its members and the public by providing a forum for services and ideas designed to strengthen and promote the PA profession throughout Kentucky.

Mission: The Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants strives to advance the profession through education, advocacy, and community outreach. 

Vision: KAPA improves access to care in the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the promotion of patient-centered, team-based medical practice. 

Values: Diversity and Inclusion, Patient Centered Care, Evidence Based Medicine, Respectful Collaboration, Ethical Practice, Integrity, Stewardship

KAPA will strive to publicize the contributions of PAs to patients, employers, and policy makers. As the voice and advocate of PAs in Kentucky, KAPA promotes continuing education for its members, provides PA employment information to PAs and physicians, and strengthens the role of PAs by supporting and encouraging membership in KAPA.