Use our interactive tool to familiarize yourself with a contract. We’ve outlined the key elements typically found in PA employment contracts and offered some advice on what to expect, ask for, and be wary of in each section.

Accruing Healthcare Experience (HCE) and Patient Care Experience (PCE) hours is one of the most time-intensive aspects of applying to PA school. Here are recommendations to obtain these patient-related work hours.

This quick checklist and timeline will provide some structure when preparing your application for CASPA. Use this guide to prevent potentially costly mistakes and delays in submitting your application.

While work/life balance will always be provisional and imperfect, it is worth seeking; it is essential PAs take care of themselves to prevent professional and personal burnout.

While the transition from program to practice may seem overwhelming and nerve-wracking, PA students can set themselves up for a successful career start with these tips.

Three career experts offer their advice on AAPA member-submitted contract negotiation questions.

PAs need to create professional boundaries as part of a healthy career.

AAPA is working to solve the PA pay gap by making sure that every PA has the tools they need to effectively negotiate their pay and benefits. The articles, resources, and tips on this page are the first step you can take with us to make this happen!

This article covers ways of using the in-depth benefits data uniquely offered by AAPA to make the most of your contract negotiation.

Is it always in a PA’s interest to have an employment contract? Are there some situations in which it is better to go without one?

Congratulations—you’ve been offered the job! Now you need to assess the offer and build a negotiation strategy.

Protect yourself personally, professionally, and financially – know how to negotiate a strong contract that works for you.

Advice on how to negotiate a contract.