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Recently, I started looking into how other healthcare providers find jobs and came across the option of working with a physician assistant job recruiter. I’ve never personally used a recruiter to find either of the jobs I’ve had since graduating,…
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…
Are you dreaming of becoming a physician assistant (PA), but worried about the hours? Fear not! This comprehensive guide will walk you through different PA schedules, explore how physician assistant hours vary across specialties, and provide tips for achieving that…
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…
Congratulations, you’ve landed a PA school interview! This is a huge accomplishment, especially considering how competitive PA school admissions can be. But don’t rest on your laurels just yet! Now it’s time to start thinking about some common PA school…
So, you’re ready to apply to PA programs and are navigating your way through the application process. You’ve taken all of the right prerequisites, spent hours shadowing and working in health care, and sent out requests for references. Now comes…
