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No matter where you are in your PA career – from just graduating to years of practice under your belt – this section is packed with everything you need to take charge. Check out exclusive resources on topics like contract negotiations, career transitions, state laws, and reimbursement. From checklists to guides and videos, it’s all designed to help you succeed. Watch our video to the right to see all that’s in store for you.

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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.

PA School Application Checklist and Timeline

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.

Changing Specialties

Learn about the educational resources that are available to help you switch from one specialty to another.

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AAPA is committed to connecting pre-PAs, PA Students, and PAs at all career stages with the resources they need to navigate every step of their career journey. There are hundreds of resources in the Career Central library, and we are adding more all the time.

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Career Resources

No matter where you are in your PA career – from just graduating to years of practice under your belt – this section is packed with everything you need to take charge.Start with tips on surviving rotations, your first job search, interviewing, and more. Check out exclusive resources on topics like contract negotiations, career transitions, state laws, and reimbursement. From checklists to guides and videos, it’s all designed to help you succeed.

Watch our video below to see all that’s in store for you.

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