The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants is the voice of PAs in North Carolina. Through our collective efforts, PAs are now recognized as a vital resource for the treatment of patients in North Carolina. NCAPA membership includes full-and part-time practicing PAs, retired PAs, PA educators, PA students, and other healthcare providers. NCAPA is a constituent organization (state chapter) of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).