Types of Memberships

The Society of Physician Assistants (SPA) offers three membership categories, each tailored to support the professional journey of Physician Assistants at various stages:
- Fellow Membership
- Eligibility: PAs who are life members of the Indian Association of Physician Assistants (IAPA).
- Benefits: Fellow members hold full voting rights and are eligible to hold office within SPA, enabling them to influence the direction of the association and actively participate in governance.
- Associate Membership
- Eligibility: PAs eligible for IAPA membership but who choose not to join the IAPA.
- Benefits: Associate members can participate fully in SPA activities and affairs, though they do not have voting rights on IAPA-related issues and cannot hold officer positions within SPA.
- Student Membership
- Eligibility: Individuals enrolled in accredited PA programs in Kerala.
- Benefits: Student members gain access to educational resources, mentorship opportunities, and professional development programs, though they do not hold voting rights.