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ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
A Dedicated Voice for Federal Physicians
Since 1979, the Federal Physicians Association has represented the professional interests and concerns of federal civil service physicians across the United States.
Home / About FPA
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
A Dedicated Voice for Federal Physicians
Since 1979, the Federal Physicians Association has represented the professional interests and concerns of federal civil service physicians across the United States.
Representing Federal Civil Service Physicians
The Federal Physicians Association is a nonprofit professional association dedicated exclusively to federal civil service physicians. Our organization works tirelessly to:
- Improve the health of people served by federal civil service physicians
- Improve the practice of medicine within the federal government
- Advocate for equitable compensation and benefits
- Keep federal physicians informed about relevant pay policies, regulations and legislative developments
Our History
1976
The founding members of the Federal Physicians Association alerted Congress that physicians serving in the commissioned corps and Veterans Administration received recruitment and retention bonuses while many other federal physicians did not.
1978
Congress passed Physicians Comparability Allowance legislation to help address inequities in the compensation of federal physicians.
1979
The Federal Physicians Association was formally established as a nonprofit professional association.
1987
FPA advised Congress that the maximum Physicians Comparability Allowance remained significantly below other federal physician special-pay programs and did not adequately close the compensation gap.
Our Mission
Ongoing Advocacy
FPA continued advocating for improvements in physician pay, benefits, recruitment, retention and federal employment policies.
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Improve Public Health
Support the health and well-being of individuals and communities served by federal civil service physicians.
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Strengthen Federal Medicine
Promote policies and working conditions that support the effective practice of medicine throughout the federal government.
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Advance Fair Compensation
Advocate for equitable pay, benefits and professional recognition for federal civil service physicians.
A Diverse Federal Medical Community
Medical researchers working on major diseases and public-health challenges
Physicians supporting the safety of food, medicine and medical products
Clinicians serving military personnel, federal employees and their dependents
Physicians serving Native American communities
Medical officers working across federal agencies and departments
Retired federal physicians who remain connected to the profession
Advocacy Backed by Information
Legislative Advocacy
Representing federal physician concerns before Congress and relevant government agencies.
Compensation Information
Providing information about federal physician pay systems, special pay and compensation policies.
Policy and Regulatory Updates
Keeping members informed about regulations, benefits and federal employment developments.
Member Resources
Providing access to newsletters, reports, surveys and professional resources.
Support the Future of Federal Medicine
Become part of the professional association dedicated exclusively to the interests and concerns of federal physicians.