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MAPA Student Scholarship

MAPA is proud to offer 1st-year MN PA students scholarships to help with the cost of their education.

MAPA Student Scholarship

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Scholarship Database

MAPA has compiled a national PA Student scholarship database

National PA Student Scholarship Database

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Get Involved with Your MN PA Community!

MAPA offer many opportunities to grow your skills, network with PA’s and PA students and includes easy ways to give back to your community. Check out a few highlighted committees below!  

Student Relations Committee
Student Relations serves as THE hub for Minnesota PA students by coordinating events, volunteer opportunities, and meaningful ways for PA students to connect across programs. Student Relations also leads MAPA’s Pre‑PA Outreach and Mentorship Program, helping guide and support aspiring PA students as they navigate the #PathtoPAMN and prepare to join the next generation of PAs.
Social Media Ambassador Program

Our Social Media Ambassador Program is an opportunity for PA students who are passionate about the PA profession and enjoy creating engaging digital content. Ambassadors help represent MAPA by sharing experiences, promoting events, and generating creative posts for MAPA’s social platforms.

Leadership And Development Committee

Our Leadership and Development Committee is dedicated to supporting the growth of PA students and early‑career PA’s by bringing in national PA leaders through virtual meetings to share insights, mentorship, and professional guidance to help emerging PAs build confidence in their careers.

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Interested in a National or Special Interest Group?

There are over 100 National and Specialty PA Organizations

National and Specialty Organization Database

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PA School Resources

Below is a list of free and paid study resources for current PA students.

Be sure to check out the member discount page for discounts on select resources!

StatPearls

On-demand, peer-reviewed, CME-eligible information on various drugs, conditions, and procedures. Great in PA school if you need to cite information.

Family Practice Notebook

On-demand information on over 8000 medical topics. Great for differential diagnoses or treatment on almost any condition.

Merck Manual

Free online medical reference that provides evidence-based information on thousands of diseases and conditions, including etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment across major medical and surgical specialties.

Osmosis

Simple yet detailed animated videos on many conditions, including anatomy and pathophysiology. They provide very high-quality videos, but the subscription price runs on the expensive side.

Sketchy

Similar to Picmonic, high-yield, concise animated videos for both the didactic and clinical phase. Includes a practice DDx simulator and practice questions throughout. Great for memory retention, but once again, on the expensive side.

Picmonic

Quick, concise animated videos with easy-to-remember characters on most diseases from the PANCE blueprint. Great for memory retention and high-yield information.

Life in the Fast Lane

Fantastic ECG practice and articles on all the cardiac conditions you will need to know for PA school.

Blueprint

Whether you’re just about to start PA school, taking your didactic or rotation exams, preparing for the PANCE, or taking your PANRE, you can use Blueprint resources along every step of the PA journey.

smartyPANCE

A comprehensive PANCE review website. Includes review lectures, PEARLS, podcasts, PANCE-style questions, EoR questions, PANCE practice exams, and much more.


PANCE Prep Pearls

High-yield information on every condition you will see on the PANCE. This creator also has a PANCE/PANRE practice question book and a Medical Mnemonic comic book if you like visuals and mnemonics integrated into your studying.

Cram the PANCE

This creator provides high-yield, test-relevant content across a range of PANCE topics. It features effective mnemonics to support the retention of the complex and frequently used material. Great for didactic or clinical year.

Physician Assistant in a Flash

A clinical year-focused podcast that reviews common topics you may see on your rotations. Great for studying before EOR exams.

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