What Is the Alaska Academy of PAs (AKAPA) Website?

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The site at akapa.wildapricot.org is the home of the Alaska Academy of PAs (AKAPA), a professional organization for physician assistants/associates in Alaska. It serves as a hub for membership, legislative and regulatory updates, events, job listings, student resources, and a member directory. If you are a PA practicing in or moving to Alaska, a student in an Alaska PA program, or an organization looking to sponsor or exhibit, this site is the place to start.

What you can find on the site

The homepage is organized around a few main areas:

  • Membership — Join AKAPA, view member benefits, and access the member directory. There is also a separate ASMA (Alaska State Medical Association) membership option.
  • Legislative and regulatory updates — PA practice modernization, current Alaska state regulations, and updates on legislation affecting PAs.
  • Events — The All-Alaska Medical Conference, recurring legislative and regulatory update sessions, and Journal Club.
  • Job listings — Current employment opportunities for PAs in Alaska.
  • Students — Information on the Alaska PA program, scholarships, a student corner, and student forums.
  • Resources — Links to the American Academy of PAs, NCCPA, the Alaska State Medical Board, and the Alaska State Medical Association.

Key sections explained

PA practice modernization and legislation

A major focus of the site is the effort to modernize PA practice in Alaska. The site notes that after six years of work, a law change (SB89, AS 08.64) was passed, with an effective date of 9/16/2026. Until that date, PAs are advised to keep their current collaboration plans in place, even if they work in the listed organizations. The state medical board is working on the application process for an exemption for experienced PAs, and the site says updates will be posted as they are established.

Implementation slides (SB89ImplementationSlides.pdf) are available as a starting point for leadership and credentialing staff. The site notes these are not meant to replace legal advice.

Events

Upcoming events listed on the site include:

  • Recurring Legislative & Regulatory Update — Zoom meetings, with one session listed for 09 Oct 2026 at 7:00 AM.
  • 2026 All-Alaska Medical Conference — 14 Oct 2026 at the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK 99508. Both sponsor/exhibitor registration and attendee registration are available.

Member directory and useful links

The site includes a "Find a Member" link to the member directory. Useful links point to the American Academy of PAs, NCCPA, the Alaska State Medical Board, and the Alaska State Medical Association.

How to get involved or get help

  • Join or learn about membership — Use the "Join us" and "Member Benefits" links.
  • Sponsor or donate — The site has a sponsorship page and a donate option.
  • Order gear — Custom AKAPA gear can be ordered through the site.
  • Contact — Email [email protected], call or text 907-646-0588, or visit 111 West 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK.

Who this site is for

  • Practicing PAs in Alaska — For legislative updates, job listings, and practice resources.
  • Students — For scholarships, the Alaska PA program, and student forums.
  • Organizations — For sponsorship, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities.
  • Anyone looking for a PA in Alaska — Use the member directory to find a member.

If you need current information on Alaska PA practice rules or want to connect with the PA community in the state, this site is the primary starting point.