To be honest, there aren’t that many books you really need for PA school. That’s because most of the time, you’ll be studying power points, lecture notes, or other resources provided by your PA school faculty. But there are a few books that I found extremely helpful when I was a PA student. The books …
Here’s a short list of tools I bring to every work shift as a physician assistant. I’ve tried other brands, but ultimately settled on the list below because they work well and are reasonably priced (except maybe the Leatherman shears, which are pricy). I’d recommend having some version of these supplies during your clinical rotations …
Working as a physician assistant can be challenging. You have to deal with a lot of other people, and conform to a lot of other personalities and systems. There are a handful of key qualities that prepare you to work as a physician assistant. In this article I’ll talk about what qualities make a good …
You may have heard “horror stories” about how difficult or demanding PA school can be. Or maybe you haven’t heard much at all, and you’re just wondering what it will be like. Either way, you’re in the right place. Today I’ll share with you a detailed overview of what you can really expect in physician …
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Physician assistant is often ranked highly among most appealing or attractive professions. Physician assistants get paid pretty well too, which is always nice. But how many hours do physician assistants actually work per week, or per month? Or daily for that matter? Today I’ll share my experience, and what I’ve learned working as a PA …
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If you’re thinking about becoming a physician assistant, you should definitely spend some time shadowing before you make a final decision. By shadowing, you get some first-hand experience, and a glimpse of what it’s actually like to be a PA. I’ve done my fair amount of shadowing, and I’ve also been shadowed by students many …
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Let’s talk a little bit about PA specialties. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, being a physician assistant is similar to being a doctor. In fact, it’s so similar that when I meet people from other countries, it’s much easier to just tell them I’m a doctor than to try and explain the difference between a doctor …
PA Specialties That are Like Being a Doctor, and Those that Aren’t Read More »
I guess that title’s a little ambiguous, since it could refer to this website, or to the profession. 🙂 Why don’t we talk a little bit about both. What’s the purpose of this website? I created this site to share my experiences becoming a physician assistant, from the decision to apply to PA School to my …
It can be a little confusing to know how to address a physician assistant. I’ve been working as a physician assistant (PA / PA-C) since 2014, and I’ve been addressed quite a few different ways over the years. For the most part, it’s not a big deal, and we get used to people not really …
Let me tell you a little story about a patient I saw recently in the emergency room. The point of this story isn’t to complain (though perhaps I’m venting a little). It’s just to give you a taste of what it can be like as a PA working with supervising physicians (sometimes also called “collaborating” …
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