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DEAPA Board of Directors for 2009 - 2010
DEAPA Committee Information

The DEAPA Organization

The Downeast Association of Physician Assistants was incorporated on April 1, 1977, as a nonprofit organization. DEAPA is representative of the physician assistants employed within the State of Maine, and its primary objective is to enhance quality medical care to the people of Maine through a process of continuing medical education to the membership, other health care workers, and the general public. As a constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, DEAPA meets all provisions of the AAPA's bylaws and policies and upholds the principles, purposes, and philosophy for which the AAPA was founded.

Mission Statement

To provide an organization to which physician assistants can look for leadership, strength, education, communication, and assistance. Our priorities are:
  • To establish and maintain a program of continuing education for physician assistants.
  • To educate the public and other health care workers regarding the role of the physician assistant.
  • To propose and further legislation which affects the evolution of the physician assistant as a health care provider.
  • To provide a forum where physician assistants can meet and share experiences, concerns, and plans.

Original Incorporators / Board of Directors

Robert J. Lapham, PA-C   Michael B. Sheldon, PA-C
Incorporator/President   Incorporator/President-Elect
Peter Wharton, PA-C   Richard W. Renner, PA-C
Vice President   Secretary
Michael A. Stenger, PA-C   Molly C. Jennings, PA-C
Incorporator/Treasurer   Incorporator/Director-at-Large
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