After 18 years as a physician assistant, I still struggle to explain my profession to patients. Join my frustrating yet amusing journey to convey my medical role. I’ll share my failed attempts and proposed solutions, including ideas like getting a PA character on Grey’s Anatomy. Together we can reshape the landscape of healthcare, one understanding at a time.
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The PA Profession by the Numbers: 2026 Data on Salary, Schools, and the Job Market
The ultimate guide to the PA profession – Navigate every aspect from certifying bodies like NCCPA and PAEA to data on applicants, programs, rotations, certification, salary, and the growth of PAs. Learn critical stats on PA schools, the PA job market, and new developments shaping the role of physician associates globally.
Who Gets Into PA School in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know
Leslie Mean is a 23-year-old single white female who presents to the PA school admissions committee on her second attempt to get into PA school. She has a 3.68 overall GPA and a 3.61 science GPA. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She never sat for the GRE, because most PA programs […]
Crafting the Perfect Letter of Recommendation for Your PA School Applicants
The Importance of Prioritizing Character Over Credentials As a preceptor and mentor for PA school applicants, I am frequently asked to write CASPA letters of recommendation. For years, when writing letters of recommendation, I had a specific process that I followed. First and foremost, I only agree to write letters for individuals whom I know […]
What is a PA? How to Nail This Not-So-Easy Interview Question
“Can you tell me what a PA is?” This is a simple question with a complex answer – It is one of the most common questions posed during a PA school interview. We will teach you how to navigate this question by deep-diving into the essence of a PA and offering guidance on how to answer this question in a personally meaningful and authentic way during an interview.
Will AI Replace Physician Assistants? Not on My Watch — and Now I Have the Data
I wrote this in 2023 on conviction alone. Three years later the data is in: the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects PA jobs to grow 21% through 2035, and the real risk turns out to be something else entirely.
