Career Resources

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

You’ve graduated…now, make sure you’re ready to practice with our checklist for new graduates.

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.

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.