Career Resources

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

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

Guide: Rotation Do’s and Don’ts
Use our guide to see detailed do’s and don’ts for your clinical rotations. These helpful tips will help you successfully take on this important step in your PA student career.
5 Steps to Becoming a PA
A PA is a nationally certified and state-licensed medical professional. Learn how to acquire the experience you need for PA school and how to get and maintain your certification.

Checklist: Leaving a Job
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.

Guide: Planning a Break From Practice
Here are some considerations for PAs who wish to take a break from full-time clinical practice.

Checklist: Starting Your New Job
Congratulations! You’ve accepted the job and negotiated a solid contract. Make sure you’re ready to start practicing with our checklist.

Guide: Cover Letters
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.