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No matter where you are in your PA career – from just graduating to years of practice under your belt – this section is packed with everything you need to take charge. Check out exclusive resources on topics like contract negotiations, career transitions, state laws, and reimbursement. From checklists to guides and videos, it’s all designed to help you succeed. Watch our video to the right to see all that’s in store for you.

Don’t see what you need in the Career Central library? Let us know! Submit your topic ideas below or volunteer to share your expertise (or a colleague’s!) in future Career Central content.
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Ethical Guidelines for the PA Profession

AAPA has developed ethical guidelines for the PA profession that offer a framework for your decision-making.

Effective Patient Communication: Background, Benefits + Best Practices

This article is an overview of effective patient communication, from background to benefits to strategies and pitfalls that the clinician should know.

An In-Depth Guide to PA Recruiting

Learn about the remarkable contributions that PAs make every day and gain insights into how you can recruit highly qualified PAs for your open positions. Read interviews from expert sources on what matters in PA recruitment.

AAPA is committed to connecting pre-PAs, PA Students, and PAs at all career stages with the resources they need to navigate every step of their career journey. There are hundreds of resources in the Career Central library, and we are adding more all the time.

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Career Resources

No matter where you are in your PA career – from just graduating to years of practice under your belt – this section is packed with everything you need to take charge.Start with tips on surviving rotations, your first job search, interviewing, and more. Check out exclusive resources on topics like contract negotiations, career transitions, state laws, and reimbursement. From checklists to guides and videos, it’s all designed to help you succeed.

Watch our video below to see all that’s in store for you.

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