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Areas of Practice Guide
Explore a new career direction or specialty with this collection of AAPA and partner resources, salary data, and CME on various practice areas, including Administration, Dermatology, Education, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Telemedicine, and Urgent Care.
Boundaries and Professional Wellbeing
PAs need to create professional boundaries as part of a healthy career.
How to Mitigate Negative Job References
Even the most successful PA career hits the occasional snag that can make transitioning to a new position challenging. Aside from potential contract disputes, a frequent trouble spot is obtaining a positive reference from a former employer with whom there was a conflict. Find out how you can deal with negative job references.
Video: Educating Employers About PAs
Be ready to educate your current and future employers about working with PAs using these talking points.
Salary Report 2021
Get the pay and benefits you deserve with the 2021 AAPA Salary Report. Free to AAPA fellow, student and retired members.
Networking
Work your network to find your next job. Here are some ways we can help you connect with PAs and employers.
Launching Your PA Career
As you begin or reinvent your PA career, you have endless options. Head into a clinical or nonclinical role or consider independent contracting. We’ve got a list of questions you can ask yourself to help determine where your interests lie, and a video that can help you envision all the places your PA career can take you.
Video: Which Career Path Is Right for You?
There are so many ways to be a PA…from clinical practice in dozens of specialties to non-clinical careers in research and education. Check out our video to help you explore your options and take advantage of tools to help you get there!
PA Career Coach
Jennifer Hohman has helped hundreds of PAs get their dream jobs. Put her expertise to work for you!