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Making it through PA didactic year is quite the challenge—congratulations! You’ve finally graduated from the “firehose” of classroom information and now get to apply your knowledge in a clinical setting. While it’s undoubtedly an exciting transition, many students soon discover…
When PA students finally make it through the didactic year and get to clinical rotations, they’re usually fired up about leaving the classroom behind and heading to clinical practice. It’s such an exhilarating feeling to finally put those hours of…
“How will I know if I’m ready for my upcoming exam?” I asked myself this very question while preparing for end-of-rotation exams and the PANCE nearly a decade ago. I didn’t have a great answer then, so I powered my…
Are you thinking about becoming a travel physician assistant (PA), but wonder if it’s the right move for you? If so, you’re not alone. It’s normal to have questions about this rewarding (yet challenging) career path. In this post, we’ll…
Early mornings. Long days. Back pain from holding a retractor for hours. Your preceptor pimping you on topics you aren’t prepared to answer. No, seriously. I was once pimped on geography after spending hours reviewing the ins and outs of…
When I’m asked what’s on the PANCE blueprint, I’m reminded of a catchphrase my program faculty used when I was in PA school. Any student in our program could recite “reading is fundamental” and know exactly which of our faculty…
When you sign up to take the PANCE, of course the goal is to pass it on the first try! Still, if you’re anything like me and your nerves are high leading up to your exam, you may find yourself…
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…
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, transitioning specialties, or moving locations in your same…
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…