Quality Patient Care, Education, Advocacy, Collaboration
Improving pathology one patient at a time.
Get Involved
Do more than belong. Getting involved is easy. AAPA looks for volunteers to speak at conferences, lead the association…
Grossing Guidelines
The AAPA Macroscopic Examination Guidelines: Utilization of the CAP Cancer Protocols at the Surgical Gross Bench
Educational Offerings
High-quality CE targeted at Pathologists’ Assistants.
Learning Management System
Access the LMS here
AAPA In Action
Caring for the whole patient, one specimen at a time.
Visit the Career Center!
Looking for a new challenge? Visit the AAPA Career Center
Help Bring the Preceptor Program to Life
We’re seeking members with a passion for creativity, dedication to teaching, and a desire to share their pathology expertise with PA students and residents to create an interactive and engaging user experience.
Join a Special Interest Group
Connect with like-minded PAs to discuss the pathology-related topics you’re most passionate about and discover new areas of interest! Several new SIGs recently launched.
Present a Lecture at an AAPA Meeting or Conference in 2026
We are seeking proposals and speaker recommendations for the 2026 Summer Meeting (Virtual) and 51st Annual Conference (Sept. 13-17; Phoenix).
AAPA Events
AAPA 2027 Spring Meeting
March 22 – March 24
Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
Registration opening in early December