Whether you’re just starting physician assistant school or you’re knuckling through your PA clinical year, surviving PA school can be a tricky chapter of your educational journey. But you don’t have to tackle these challenges alone! If you’re struggling with…
According to Google, some of the most common questions people have about physician assistants (PAs) are: “Is a physician assistant a doctor?” “Can a physician assistant prescribe medication?” and “What are physician assistants not allowed to do?” As someone who has…
Although each student is different, the PA education and certification process poses similar challenges for all individuals. As a recent graduate, I can attest that the transition to the graduate program and subsequent preparation for the board examination can be…
Congratulations! You’ve made it into your didactic year of PA school! Now, what should you expect? The didactic year of PA school is—in all honesty—something of a whirlwind. This is when you’ll learn the foundation of your medical knowledge, prepare…
How competitive is PA school? It’s a question almost every prospective PA student asks before applying—and for good reason. PA school admissions are highly competitive, with many programs receiving far more qualified applicants than they have seats available. The good…
If you asked 10 physician assistants about their day-to-day life, you would likely get 10 different answers. There is so much variety in this career! One thing that’s true for all PAs, however, is that their work life balance is…
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.…
Congratulations, you’ve landed a PA job interview! It’s exciting, but you may also find yourself wondering what to expect during it. Whether you’re applying for your first PA job out of school, switching PA specialties, or moving locations in your…
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,…