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If you’re a pre-PA student, it can be a bit overwhelming keeping track of what you need for PA school on top of your other undergraduate requirements! While there can be some variation among PA schools as to what they…
With 335 accredited programs (estimated to increase to 371 by 2031) to consider, finding your top PA programs to apply to can be a challenge. While every program has promise and pitfalls, selecting the right fit for you is important…
Being a PA is a challenging yet rewarding career. However, before you can launch this lifelong quest for knowledge and patient care, you must first gain admission to a program. With prerequisite courses, experience hours, deadlines, entrance exams, and an…
Transitioning from didactic to clinical year of PA school can be a whirlwind. At this time, you’ll go from sitting in class all day to working a full 40-hour week. Although there’s a reduction in the number of exams you…
PA shadowing is a fundamental part of the journey to becoming a physician assistant. This experience gives pre-PA students the opportunity to follow a practicing physician assistant in their day-to-day life. For many potential students, PA job shadowing can be…
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…
