Career Resources

Day in the Life of a Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgical PA Fellow
Pediatric Surgery Community Fellow at Texas Children’s Hospital, Devon Gersh, PA-C, describes a day in her life during the rigorous 12-month program at Texas Children’s community hospital in The Woodlands. Fellows get the opportunity to rotate through multiple subspecialties of surgery.
PA Application Secrets: Your PA Application
In this one-hour webinar, learn what it takes to get into PA school and how to make yourself a more competitive applicant.

What PA Practice Looks Like in Neuro-Oncology
Young-Bin Song, MCHS, PA-C, describes his practice at a multi-disciplinary neuro-oncology/radiation oncology brain tumor clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Communicating with the patient population, he relates, requires preparation, practice, and patience.

A Career in Orthopaedics: Why I Love the Specialty
Almas Abbas, PA-C, grew up playing sports – and getting injured. Her on-field experiences inspired an early interest in how the body works and how best to treat herself, and eventually led to a career as a PA in orthopaedics.

Video: Educating Employers About PAs
Be ready to educate your current and future employers about working with PAs using these talking points.

Video: Finding Your New PA Job
From your first position to your next career move, be prepared for the job search with these tips and tools in AAPA’s Career Central.

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Country Living: Working as a PA in Rural Healthcare
Things are different in the country, and healthcare is no exception. PAs who leave the big city to work in the country are in for a unique and rewarding experience. Here’s what a few PAs had to say about working in a rural setting.
Rocking Your Personal Statement
In this one-hour webinar, learn what it takes to get into PA school and how to make yourself a more competitive applicant.