Working to meet the needs of PAs interested in providing care in underresourced areas around the globe.
PAGH History: PAGH was established at the request of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide guidance to PAs interested in clinical practice abroad. As a caucus branch of the AAPA and a 501(c)(3) organization, PAGH originally focused on short-term trips for clinical experience. However, there is now a growing interest among PAs in long-term opportunities overseas. To assist our members, the organization offers information on various options, including short-term volunteer medical trips and a list of countries with PA professions. Although opportunities for licensure abroad remain limited, we actively network with PA leaders in countries that have adopted our model. We aim to collaborate and support each other as we work to expand the PA profession globally.
Join Us Today and elevate your role in global health.
To promote and support domestic and international global health activities of PAs and PA students, which focus on the improvement of medical care, health care systems access, research, academic, and administrative support in areas with health professional shortages.
Join PAGH Today
PAGH provides information to those in the physician associate/assistant and associated professions regarding short- and long-term global health opportunities and education on global health topics.
A. Encouraging the sustainable development of the PA profession to meet the perpetual need for qualified healthcare professionals worldwide by educational means.
B. Providing PAs and PA students with the means to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive healthcare to medically underresourced populations worldwide through an annual conference, online resources, and yearly newsletters.
C. Offering opportunities for PAs to network with other healthcare providers and/or organizations that share the mutual goals of improving healthcare worldwide, thereby ensuring the continued involvement and utilization of PAs as an integral part of the solution.
D. Promoting the ethical duty for volunteerism among PAs by developing and maintaining a regularly updated database of domestic and international volunteer and career opportunities for PAGH members.
E. Establishing and maintaining a 501c3 tax-exempt status for PAGH that enhances the organization's ability to obtain various means of assistance to further its mission.
F. Collaborate with other international organizations that support and advocate for PAs and PA-comparable professionals to expand global opportunities.
G. Other activities and actions approved by the Board of Directors to promote the Vision, Mission, and Purposes of the Physician Assistants for Global Health organization.
Be the change you want to see in the world
Serving underresourced populations and advancing global health equity
Collaborating with international organizations to address healthcare disparities
Advocating for the PA profession on the global stage while fostering diverse, inclusive healthcare ecosystems worldwide
Joining PAGH means becoming part of a solution-oriented community working toward shared goals.
Amplify your access to resources, professional development, and a global network of healthcare leaders.
Participate in global health conferences, webinars, and networking forums exclusively designed for PAs.
Work alongside other PAs to deliver care and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in underserved regions.
Partner with PAGH to highlight and elevate the critical role of PAs in achieving global health goals.
Since its inception, PAGH has been the trusted voice for PAs in global health, offering resources to make meaningful change. By joining PAGH, you are stepping into a community that stands behind your passion and amplifies your capacity to act.
Ready to start making a bigger difference in global health?
