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| Society
for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics |
| The Society for Physician
Assistants in Pediatrics (SPAP) is a non-profit specialty organization of the American Academy of Physician
Assistants (AAPA). The Society consists of PAs, PA residents
and students, as well as affiliate and associate individuals
who share a common interest in the art of pediatric medicine.
SPAP supports members in promoting high standards in the delivery
of pediatric health care and provides the opportunity to network
with other PAs and individuals interested in the well being
of children. The mission of SPAP is to improve the health care of children
by supporting Physician/PA teams who provide cost effective,
quality care to pediatric patients and by promoting a network
for communicationand education between providers dedicated to the well being
of children. |
2008 SPAP Scholarship Recipient
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Ms. Rocha Gonzalez was born in Costa Rica, and grew up in Delray Beach, Florida. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida in 2005. Prior to PA school she was a nursing assistant at UF& Shands Pediatric Specialties clinic. She also volunteered in the Shands Children's Hospital and in the Shands Child Life Program. She recently graduated with a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida in June 2008. She is currently engaged and plans to practice in New York City. She is particularly interested in pediatric cardiology, as well as, general pediatrics. GO GATORS! |
Health Literacy Book Grant Program
SPAP is pleased to display the link to the Health Literacy Book Grant Program www.aapa.org/cor/bookgrant, which is sponsored by AAPA. As PAtient advocates, a very basic part of what we do is to be visible in our own communities. Please take this invitation to read to young children in your own area schools with books provided by AAPA.
Sign up todayÐ book availability is limited. As a longtime volunteer, I can assure you that you will receive back a lot more than you give!
Charlene M. Morris, PA-C
SPAP Board Member |
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