If you’re in undergrad considering your path in healthcare, you may be wondering a common question: “Is PA school hard?” Well, the short answer is, yes! (But, you can get through it if you’re armed with knowledge about what’s ahead.…
As we all know, getting through PA school is no easy task. From multiple exams a week to balancing clinical year and PANCE prep, it takes a lot of time, dedication, and resilience to succeed. After I graduated in May 2021,…
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…
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…
As a practicing PA, you’re diagnosing and treating patients in various settings on a daily basis. This responsibility comes with certain risks. For even the most diligent providers, taking care of patients leaves the chance for unexpected lawsuits and you…
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…
Congratulations, you did it! You finally took the PANCE. You hit submit and have left the testing center. Now, after months of studying and preparing, two questions inevitably arise: How long does it take to get PANCE results? And what…
One of the best perks of the PA profession is the diversity of career paths you can take after graduation. It’s so interesting looking back and seeing where all my classmates ended up! I have friends across the board of…
During your clinical year of PA school, having a study schedule is the key to success. Not only does it keep you on track, it also makes you more efficient. If you make a plan, you’ll never waste time before…
The PANCE is a rite of passage we all have to endure on the road to becoming a PA-C. The question is, with everything you have to know for the test, how do you go about creating a PANCE study…