One of the key transitions from PA program to practicing is financial. We’ve got PA-specific budget worksheets to help you make a personal financial plan.

PA Career Worksheet to help you gain new financial management skills. Available to members only.

There are standard records that all practicing PAs (and PA students) should collect and maintain. We’ve compiled them into a detailed and handy checklist so you can make sure you have what you need.

You’ve graduated…now, make sure you’re ready to practice with our checklist for new graduates.

Make sure you’ve got all the major milestones and deadlines checked off as you prepare to graduate and launch your PA career.

You will no doubt move through a series of positions in your PA career. Here’s how to make a job transition gracefully with professional bridges intact.

Here are some considerations for PAs who wish to take a break from full-time clinical practice.

A well-written cover letter is an effective way to introduce yourself and your work to prospective employers and spark their interest in meeting you. Cover letters should be concise, lively, and tailored to each position for which you apply.

Negotiate a contract that empowers you, fits your needs, and protects you. Start with this thorough checklist to assess an employer’s contract for how well it meets your needs — and to identify areas for negotiation.