Dear AAPA Members in the Leadership Identification Program Database,
 
In the past you have asked AAPA to keep you informed of any AAPA volunteer opportunities. This communication is to inform you that we have just opened the committee/council service application process for the June 10, 2010 – June 10, 2011 leadership year. 
 
If you are interested in being considered for 2010-2011 committee or council service (June 10, 2010 – June 10, 2011), please apply by March 15, 2010.  Appointments will be made by May 1. Committee and council descriptions and accomplishments may be found here.
 
Apply on-line by filling out this application.
    
We know that some of you receiving this message are already involved in AAPA leadership, but you may know of other PAs who wish to get involved. Please pass this message on to them. We appreciate your interest in AAPA volunteer opportunities and welcome any suggestions you have.

Kodi Blue Erb
Director, Governance & Leadership Development
American Academy of Physician Assistants
950 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-2272

While flu illness has declined in many areas, we are only at the beginning of the traditional flu season, which lasts until May. The H1N1 virus is unpredictable and we may see additional waves of illness.

With your help, we now have an opportunity to get ahead of another potential surge in H1N1 and to protect millions of Americans. Participation in this outreach effort is voluntary. To learn more about National Influenza Vaccination Week and how you can get more involved, please visit www.FLU.gov/getvaccinated.

Attached are a letter from Secretary Sebelius (open) and a one-pager about National Influenza Vaccination Week (open). We encourage organizations to plan outreach activities, vaccination clinics, or other events during this week to communicate that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best defense against the flu and we ask that you share your plans with us.

Thank you,

Julie Bannester
Health Insurance Specialist, External Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Region 10 - Seattle Office
Telephone: 206.615.2083
Facsimile: 303.869.9177

Online Extended Master of Clinical Health Services, University of Washington – New Web site and information meeting

Offered through MEDEX Northwest and the UW School of Medicine, the online Extended Master of Clinical Health Services (EMCHS) for physician assistants is designed working PAs. The EMCHS helps you assume leadership roles through the development of skills and techniques needed to manage the rapidly changing world of health care.

Focused Study
This innovative online program allows you to earn credit in your current clinical practice and pursue a focused study under the mentorship of leading practitioners in specialized fields.

• Health care for rural and medically underserved populations
• Health care administration and public health
• Academic medicine and specialty practice
• Global health

Apply by May 29, 2010, to start summer 2010. Learn more at http://outreach.washington.edu/emchs/ or at an online information meeting, January 14, 2010.