The Life of a PA School Mother My name is Anna, and I am a mother of two boys, two and six years old. I am also a PA student. For me, it was a long and arduous journey to get into PA school. I applied three consecutive years before finally getting accepted to a […]
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Pre-PA Hack of the Day: Use Volunteering to Gain Essential Experience as a Physician Assistant
Most people think of volunteering as something that can only be done for nonprofit organizations. What you may not realize is that you can volunteer virtually anywhere (although in hospitals and clinics this can be limited). You’ll find that few people turn down the offer of free help. And it is in here that lies […]
The Top 46 Physician Assistant Applicant Interview Questions
Physician Assistant school interviews are extremely challenging. Here is a comprehensive list of forty-six high-frequency pa school interview questions you will likely encounter. This list of the “Top 46 Physician Assistant Applicant Interview Questions” is adapted from Andrew Rodican’s excellent book “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School,” Christina’s helpful video post from […]
Webinar Replay: The Ultimate Guide to PA School Supplemental Essays
In this webinar replay, you will discover how to write PA school supplemental essays that will make you stand out from the crowd. Learn what topics to avoid, how to research each program, and how to tailor your answers to their mission and goals.
Do Physician Assistants Get Sued? Medical Malpractice, Liability and Lawsuits – A Guide for PAs
Do physician assistants get sued? Of course, they do, but based on seventeen years of data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, nationwide physician assistant malpractice demonstrates lower malpractice incidence and average payment amounts compared to MDs and advance practice nurses! Can I get a Whoot Whoot for PAs! PA Malpractice Incidence There is one malpractice payment […]
The Best Apps for Physician Assistant Students and PA Professionals
The Augmented PA If you haven’t noticed, the medical app business is booming, and for good reason. As physician assistant students, PAs, or practicing medical professionals, we need to synthesize a tremendous amount of data and be able to recall it in a pinch. We are short on time, overloaded with information, and expected to […]
Made by PA: MEDtakeovers and Medthusiast by Andrea Benedict PA-C
MEDtakeovers Medtakeovers’ creator and physician assistant extraordinaire, Andrea Benedict, launched this platform in 2016 to provide interested premeds and future healthcare professionals a behind-the-scenes look at various careers in medicine. MEDtakeovers is built upon a social media platform that allows healthcare professionals to bring you along with them for a day in their life as […]
Stop Making Comparisons on Your Road to Becoming a Physician Assistant
One of the biggest sources of discontent is comparing yourself to other people. Or comparing your life to what you see others doing (Instagram) or what you’ve accomplished compared to what others have done. “I wish I was more like him.” “Look at her! Why can’t I be more like that?” “Ugh, I just wish […]
Physician Assistant Application Letter of Recommendation Samples: Applying to PA School
PA School Letters of Reference Here are two letters of recommendation I received when applying to PA school. I am not posting them here to fluff my feathers but merely to serve as an example of what I included as part of my actual PA school application. A great letter of recommendation weighs heavily in your favor. […]
Physician Assistant Salary by State: 2019 Comparison Table
Click here to view the table. What capital city should you move to if you want the highest median Physician Assistant salary in the United States? I will give you a hint, this city has banned “happy hour” since 1984. What capital city should you move to if you want the lowest median physician assistant salary […]
Working as a Physician Assistant in Haiti: Organization & Logistics
This video is from the wonderful FREE EdX course: The Practitioner’s Guide to Global Health The idea of working overseas as a physician assistant had always perplexed me. The laws governing PAs and our scope of observed practice in foreign, third world countries seem nonexistent. I know what we can do and I am aware that our level […]
If You Take the Red Pill: Reflections on the Future of Medicine
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhumane.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. This blog post is an excerpt (and my PA friendly adaptation) from a speech by Dr. Paul Farmer given at Harvard Medical School, Class Day June 5, 2003. Featured in “To repair the world”. The […]
PA School Finder – The Ultimate Physician Assistant School and Program Directory
Watch this introductory video to see the website in action Are You Trying to Find The Perfect PA School to Fit Your Needs? Are you interested in attending PA school, but you have limited resources and no idea where to begin? Do you worry about the program requirements and waste countless hours going from […]
Your Main Goal on Your Path to PA Shouldn’t be Immediate Success or Money, But to Learn as Much as Possible
Your primary goal as a new physician assistant or as someone hoping to become one should not be immediate success or money, but to learn as much as possible. When people look for a “way in” to a particular field – an internship or first job – they often search for positions that promise the […]
Supplemental Essay Editing and Revision
Supplemental applications are a gift to you as an applicant, and you should view them as an opportunity to showcase personal traits and life experiences that may have been omitted your CASPA application. Supplemental applications should not reflect anything in your CASPA application and nothing should be repeated from your personal narrative. If you start […]
The PA School Essay Booster 48 Hour Webinar Attendee Discount
Hi, and Welcome Attendees of the PA school Essay Booster Webinar! As a special gift for the next 48 hours, you can use the code “essaybooster” at checkout for 10% OFF any of our PA school essay editing services. To apply this coupon code chose the editing service you wish to purchase, add it to […]
The PA Life: Our Mission, Values, and Goals
Our Vision: To inspire and nurture pre-PAs, PA-Ss, and PA-Cs be healthcare providers who fight passionately for what they believe but remain open to learning and growing and to be committed to helping other people grow, deepen and behave more effectively in the world. Our Mission: To provide resources and services to help pre-PAs, PA […]
Practicing Physician Assistant Resume and CV Template
Fully Customizable Microsoft Office Word Templates Practicing Physician Assistant Resume Template I used this template during my last PA job search and was offered all three jobs I applied to. It is three pages and is available as a full-featured Microsoft Word document file for simple editing and cut-and-paste functionality. It offers a clean, professional, and […]
New Graduate Physician Assistant Resume Template
Fully Customizable Microsoft Word New Grad Resume Template New Graduate Physician Assistant Curriculum Vitae This is a resume geared specifically for new graduate Physician Assistants. It is a clean, easy to follow, simple and professional design that is great for the new graduate PA hoping to place emphasis on his/her clinical experience. It is the […]
The Ultimate Physician Assistant Job Application Bundle
Fully Customizable Microsoft Office Word Templates for Email and Print Practicing Physician Assistant Resume Template I used this template during my last job search. I was offered both jobs. It is three pages and is available as a full-featured Microsoft Word document file for simple editing as well as cut-and-paste functionality which will save you […]
Physician Assistant Cover Letter and Thank You Follow Up Templates
Physician Assistant Cover Letter Templates You shouldn’t send a resume to someone without explaining why. Whether you’re mailing, faxing, e-mailing, or dropping off your resume in person, it’s important to provide a letter along with it—a cover letter or cover e-mail. Seven different templates to cover many common situations. From the new graduate, those still […]