An Affiliate member is a Physician Assistant who is not practicing or residing in West Virginia or other health professional who desires to associate with the Association. Affiliate members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

An Associate member meets the same criteria as a fellow member but is not a member of the AAPA. Associate members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

A Fellow member is a CAHEA, CAAHEP, or ARC-PA-accredited PA program graduate or NCCPA-certified PA, who shall be employed or reside within West Virginia and is also a fellow member in good standing of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Fellow members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor, to hold formal office, and to vote. 

This membership lasts for 3 year(s) from the date of payment. For example, a membership purchased on May 1st, 2021 will expire on May 1st, 2024.

A Student member is a person enrolled in an ARC-PA-accredited PA program who desires to associate with the Association. Student members shall be entitled to the privilege of the floor, but may not have a vote or hold any office except for those who are elected as Student Representatives. The Student Representatives shall be elected by their peers and enjoy all rights and privileges including formal vote except in matters relating to AAPA. One student representative may be elected from each ARC-PA-accredited PA program in West Virginia.