How much do physician assistants make? If you’re on the path to becoming a PA-C, there’s a good chance you’ve pondered this question. The short answer is that, according to the AAPA Salary Report, the median salary for a practicing…
Certificates of Added Qualifications (CAQs) for physician assistants were developed in 2011, in the hope of providing added distinction for PAs in specialty areas. If you’re thinking about getting a CAQ, you probably have some questions about them. In this post,…
If you’re like most PA students, the PANCE feels like an ever-looming presence, the grand finale. A test that, despite all your hard work throughout the didactic and clinical year, truly determines your ability to practice as a PA. No…
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…
Maybe you’re accepting your first PA job offer or maybe you’ve had experience trying to take charge (and falling short) while negotiating your PA contract. Whatever the case, knowing how to effectively make your case during physician assistant contract negotiation…
PA preceptors play a key role in teaching PA students pertinent on-the-job skills they’ll utilize throughout their career. They’re especially important in our field because the clinical year makes up half of our education and that’s when a lot of…
Whether you have one job offer or multiple, the process of finally accepting your first position as a newly certified PA is equally as exciting as it is overwhelming. You’ve worked so hard to make it to this point, and…
Test-taking is a skill in itself. One that’s crucial throughout your PA education, and essential to master before taking the PANCE. Just like any other skill, this requires practice! You may know the material from lectures, but can you recognize…
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…
If you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you exactly what to study for your end-of-rotation (EOR) exam, the new PA Education Association (PAEA) EOR blueprints are about as close as it gets. Published by the same organization who has…