Oregon Society of Physician Assistants

OSPA Response to Systemic Racism

Dear OSPA members,

As PAs we are charged with advocating for the underserved and historically marginalized members of the communities in which we serve. We have a responsibility to address the health inequities created by the pervasive systemic racism that plagues our nation. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified injustices in our system in Oregon and beyond. Americans of Color are impacted nationwide at alarmingly higher rates than white communities. Let us be clear BLACK LIVES MATTER.

The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others are yet another example of the ongoing, harsh reality for People of Color in the communities where we live. As an organization, we are deeply saddened by these inhumane acts of racism. OSPA believes that the outrage of Oregonians is justified and recognizes its responsibility in advocating for and supporting Black Oregonians.

As PAs we are on the front lines of ensuring a more just and equitable landscape. These trying times demand concrete action.

OSPA pledges:

1. To support further participation of PAs of Color in leadership roles. We are forming a committee to address racial healthcare disparities and welcome input from members of all backgrounds.

2. We will also join the movement to petition the CDC to make racism a public health issue with the intent that real money begets real change.

3. OSPA will also highlight PAs of Color who already give their heart and soul to our profession, and the patients we serve despite the many challenges they have faced and will continue to face in their lives and career.

We know these injustices are not new and that we must be relentless in our pursuit of equitable care for People of Color. This is just the beginning. We are asking for help in moving this organization forward. We want to listen. Please reach out if you are interested in joining this movement or would like to follow up on the actions we have committed to taking. Thank you all for your continued commitment to the profession, promotion of health equity and dismantling of systemic racism in healthcare.

We are asking for help in moving our actions forward. We want to listen. Please reach out if you are interested in joining this movement or would like to follow up on the actions we commit to taking. We can be reached directly at info@oregonpa.org.

Thank you,

OSPA Board of Directors

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This society shall be representative of Physician Assistants within the State of Oregon. The Society is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, to improve access of care, and advance the Physician Assistant profession. In furtherance of these purposes, the Society shall, through appropriate mechanisms, strive to assure the public of a uniform entry-level and continued competency of Physician Assistants. To represent Physician Assistants and Physician Assistant students so as to maximize the benefit of their services to the public, the Society shall:

Encourage its membership to render quality service to the health professions and to the public;
Assist in the development of role definition for the Physician Assistant;
Assist with the coordination and standardization of curricula for the Physician Assistant;
Participate in the accreditation of Physician Assistant programs;
Participate in the development of criteria leading to certification of the Physician Assistant;
Develop, coordinate, and participate in studies having an impact either directly or indirectly on the Physician Assistant profession;
Serve as a public information center with respect to its members, healthy professions, and the public; and
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, the Society shall exercise its powers, rights, and privileges, whether conferred by this instrument, or by the laws of the State of Oregon or otherwise, in furtherance of its educational and scientific purposes, and other goals.

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The mission of the Oregon Society of PAs is to promote quality, cost effective, and accessible health care; to support the professional and personal development of physician assistants; and to advance the PA profession as well as the PA/MD team approach to health care.

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