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Our Mission, Vision & Values

What Guides Us

The Society is recognized as the preeminent leader in fostering the preservation, study, and presentation of the history of the PA profession.

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PAHx Mission

To share the history of the development of the PA profession and illustrate how PAs continue to make a difference in our society.

PAHx Vision

The PA History Society, Inc.® brings PA history to life by inspiring the next generation of PAs, patients and policymakers.

PAHx Values

Recognition and Understanding: PAHx promotes recognition and understanding of the physician assistant profession by documenting the efforts of those who have contributed to its development, evolution and promotion.

Dedication: PAHx is dedicated to faithfully and comprehensively assembling the collective history of the profession.

Credibility: PAHx is recognized by PAs and the health care community as the primary repository of the history of the physician assistant profession.

Engagement: PAHx strives to involve the public, PAs and PA programs to participate in the collection, preservation and sharing of PA history.