Career Resources
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.
Which PA School is For You? 5 Factors to Consider
With over 200 accredited PA programs throughout the country, how do you decide which one is right for you? Here, five important factors to consider.
5 Things to Do Before PA School
While it’s no secret that getting through PA school is one of the most difficult tasks you’ll ever accomplish, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you pass with flying colors.
Accrue Healthcare Experience and Patient Care Experience Before Applying to PA School
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.
5 Tips for Surviving Your Clinical Rotations
Program directors share collected wisdom to ensure you make it through your clinical phase, plus student resources to help you along the way.
Advice for PA Students from the AAPA Community
Huddle, AAPA’s members-only online community, fosters discussion amongst PAs and serves as a repository for helpful career-related information. Recently, seasoned PAs shared their best advice for PA students and new grads.
PA Student to PA: Navigating the Transition
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.
What is a PA?
What is a PA (physician associate/physician assistant)? PAs are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting.
Surviving Your Clinical Phase
During Clinical Rotations you will put your theoretical medical knowledge to the test in real-world clinical settings. Under the supervision of a preceptor, you will be placed on health teams in several different medical settings and specialties.
PA Career Coach
Jennifer Hohman has helped hundreds of PAs get their dream jobs. Put her expertise to work for you!