Get Involved
Membership, Leadership, and Sponsoring NSPA
MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility/Expectations
Membership is free and open to adults preparing to apply to Physician Associate school. There is no membership fee, and you do not need to be enrolled in school to join.
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Applications are submitted through this site and reviewed by our Director of Member Relations.
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Membership becomes active once your application is approved.
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Members are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct.
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Members who have not engaged with NSPA in six months may be moved to inactive status. You are welcome to reapply at any time.
What Comes With Membership?
Mock interviews, CASPA navigation, budgeting and finance workshops, and more to prepare you for every step of your application.
WORKSHOPS
Hear insight from practicing physician associates, healthcare professionals, and PA programs.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Connect with peers and mentors for support, shared experiences, and professional growth.
COMMUNITY
Organized volunteer opportunities, social meetups, and hands-on activities designed to build your experience and connections.
EVENTS
Exclusive guides, checklists, and tips curated to help you navigate the pre-PA journey with confidence.
RESOURCE ACCESS
Develop your leadership skills through hands-on opportunities and guiding peers through NSPA.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
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Join
Fill out our short application to share your goals, timeline, and where you're at in your pre-PA journey.
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Get Access
Once approved, we'll add you to our group chat and unlock members-only tools and events.
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Stay Connected
Jump into workshops, sign up for opportunities, and grow alongside other pre-PAs.
LEADERSHIP
Eligibility
Current NSPA members in good standing are eligible to apply. No prior leadership experience required.
What Do Leaders Do?
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Plan programs and events
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Collaborate as a team to support NSPA projects
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Build professional/leadership skills
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Contribute 2-5 hr/week, depending on the role
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Gain resume experience and mentorship
Chief operational officer; day-to-day management of programs, coordination of the Board of Directors, and leadership of the organization.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Develops and maintains external relations, partnerships, and professional networking efforts.
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
Coordinates member communication, engagement, and records.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS
RESOURCE COORDINATOR – Develops, compiles, and maintains educational/professional resources.
Manages budgeting, financial operations, and fiscal accountability.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR – Plans and executes fundraising initiatives.
Oversees event planning and execution, including high-level logistics.
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR – Plans and executes educational workshops.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – Plans and executes service projects and volunteer opportunities.
EVENT COORDINATOR – Plans and executes social and community events.
Maintains branding, marketing, and engagement on all social platforms.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Interested in Becoming a Leader?
We're currently growing our leadership team and would love to have you join us! If you're passionate about supporting future PA students and want to help shape Next Step PA, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email the Executive Director at nspa.executivedirector@gmail.com expressing your interest in becoming a leader. We'll schedule a brief interview to learn more about your interests, strengths, and goals so we can find the leadership role that's the best fit for you.
No formal application is required at this time; we're excited to welcome motivated individuals who want to help us build something meaningful together. As our organization continues to grow, leadership positions will transition to a formal application process.
SPONSOR NSPA
NSPA is free for our members, and community support is what keeps it that way. If you or your business would like to help future PAs in Central Texas, there are a few meaningful ways to get involved.
GUEST SPEAKING & MENTORSHIP
Share your expertise through workshops, presentation or mentorship.
DISCOUNTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Offer NSPA members a discount on your services or application resources.
CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY
Contribute to costs and future initiatives to keep NSPA accessible.
Next Step PA is a Texas nonprofit corporation. We are not currently recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization, so contributions and sponsorships are not tax-deductible charitable donations. Business support is treated as marketing and advertising, and sponsors are recognized on our website and social media. To talk about sponsoring NSPA, email nspacommunity@gmail.com.