It’s no secret that PA school is rigorous. Given all the work that goes into the program, it may feel like your only option is to shut down and focus on studying independently. While isolating yourself may feel like the…
One of the biggest struggles of PA school is getting yourself organized and, even more so, staying organized. We’ve all been there—getting a planner in the beginning of the school year, and forgetting about it by November. From the whirlwind…
Making it through PA didactic year is quite the challenge—congratulations! You’ve finally graduated from the “firehose” of classroom information and now get to apply your knowledge in a clinical setting. While it’s undoubtedly an exciting transition, many students soon discover…
As you’re applying to PA school and filling out the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), you may wonder about the “Experiences” section and how much detail to include. At its core, the CASPA experiences section is meant to…
When PA students finally make it through the didactic year and get to clinical rotations, they’re usually fired up about leaving the classroom behind and heading to clinical practice. It’s such an exhilarating feeling to finally put those hours of…
For a new grad PA, resume building can be tough. Since your only provider-level experience was during clinical rotations, it can be hard to curate the resume in a way that allows you to stand out among other applicants! It…
You may have already heard of the title change for PAs from “physician assistant” to “physician associate,” but many people are still curious about who made this decision and what it means for the profession. Why did this change happen?…
Many people thinking about applying to PA school are preoccupied by a single question: “What bachelor degree do I need for physician assistant school?” The process of even gathering the material to apply to a PA program can be daunting.…
How long does it take to become a physician assistant? If you’re wondering how long your overall PA journey will take, there are a few variables to consider first. The pathway to becoming a PA varies depending on where you…
Are you thinking about becoming a travel physician assistant (PA), but wonder if it’s the right move for you? If so, you’re not alone. It’s normal to have questions about this rewarding (yet challenging) career path. In this post, we’ll…