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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 received that eagerly awaited invitation to interview for a physician assistant (PA) program and now you’re wondering how to prepare and not just answer their questions, but to ask great questions thoughtfully. Remember—they are interviewing you, but you’re…
Do you love working with kids? Are you the “fun uncle” or “fun aunt” in your family? Do you know all the lyrics to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno?” If you answered yes to any of these questions, a career as…
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…
The Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) personal statement is your opportunity to explain the “why” behind your decision to become a PA. Talking about yourself can be challenging and uncomfortable, but this is your chance to be your…
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…
The time to take the PANCE is quickly approaching and you may be asking yourself, “What’s on the exam? What should I be doing for PANCE prep? And what aren’t they telling me?” If these questions have been running through…
When it comes time to think about which PA specialties you’d like to pursue, there’s usually a moment where you realize: you can picture yourself in multiple versions of the job, and they all look completely different! One version of…
