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ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
The APSPA shall be representative of physician assistants, students, and other interested individuals within the APSPA, who meet the specified Bylaws and Requirements specified by the Board of Directors.


ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
The APSPA shall be representative of physician assistants, students, and other interested individuals within the APSPA, who meet the specified Bylaws and Requirements specified by the Board of Directors.

Section 1: MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The membership shall consist of a) fellow, b) sustaining, c) student, d) physician, e) associate, f) affiliate, and g) honorary members. All AAPA fellow members are eligible for membership in APSPA.

Section 2: “FELLOW MEMBER” DEFINED
A fellow member is an ARC-PA PA program graduate or NCCPA-certified PA, who shall be employed within the field of Plastic Surgery, under the supervision of a board-certified plastic surgeon, and is also a fellow member in good standing of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Fellow members shall be entitled to the privileges of the floor, to hold formal office, and to vote.

Section 3: “SUSTAINING MEMBER” DEFINED
A sustaining member is a PA eligible for fellow membership (an ARC-PA or NCCPA-certified PA) who has chosen not to practice in the PA profession, who is not a member of the AAPA.

Section 4: “STUDENT MEMBER” DEFINED
A student member is a person enrolled in an ARC-PA or an unaccredited program recognized by the AAPA. Student members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor but have no vote or hold any office except for their elected Student Representative. The Student Representative shall be elected by his or her peers and enjoy all rights and privileges including formal vote except in matters relating to AAPA.

Section 5: “PHYSICIAN MEMBER” DEFINED
A physician member is a U.S. licensed physician who wishes to associate with the organization. He or she shall have the privilege of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Section 6: “ASSOCIATE MEMBER” DEFINED
An associate member is a person engaged in selling products or other services to PA’s or an individual employed by a government agency who does not qualify for any other membership categories. Associate members shall be entitled to the privileges of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Section 8: “AFFILIATE MEMBER” DEFINED
An affiliate member is a person who is ineligible for any of the above categories and wishes to associate with the organization and is approved by the Board of Directors. Affiliate members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Section 9: “HONORARY MEMBER” DEFINED
An honorary member shall be a person who has rendered distinguished service to the Physician Assistant profession and/or APSPA. Such members shall be nominated by an active academy member, approved by the Board of Directors within one year, and approved by the general membership. They shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor but shall bot be entitled to vote or hold office. They shall be exempt from paying dues.

Section 10: APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
All applications for membership shall be in writing on application forms provided by this organization. All applications shall be approved or rejected by the organization’s Board of Directors. No applicant shall be denied on the basis of gender, age, race, handicap, creep, color, national origin, or sexual preference. No fellow member of AAPA shall be denied an application of membership unless such membership has been revoked for reason of an ethical or judicial nature. The Board of Directors whose decision will be final will act upon appeals.

Section 11: MEMBERSHIP FEES
Annual fees, dues amounts, late fees, and assessments shall be established and approved by the Board of Directors for each class of membership. The Executive Committee may retain the prerogative for offering complimentary membership for financial hardship on a case-by-case and yearly basis.

Section 12: AAPA members who belong to more than one constituent organization may vote on AAPA issues in only one constituent organization.