Career Resources

There are standard records that all practicing PAs (and PA students) should collect and maintain. We’ve compiled them into a detailed and handy checklist so you can make sure you have what you need.

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

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.

Negotiate a contract that empowers you, fits your needs, and protects you. Start with this thorough checklist to assess an employer’s contract for how well it meets your needs — and to identify areas for negotiation.

One of the key transitions from PA program to practicing is financial. We’ve got PA-specific budget worksheets to help you make a personal financial plan.

Here are some considerations for PAs who wish to take a break from full-time clinical practice.

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.