Career Resources
Day in the Life of a Cardiology PA
Cardiology PA Michael G. Clark is part of a large cardiology practice near Fort Worth, Texas. He describes a day in his busy practice in clinic and at the hospital, and discusses how the practice has changed.
Advice for New Grads: Choosing Your Specialty
PA Verdale Benson knows that PA career flexibility is both a blessing a burden. His advice to new grads who are trying to choose a specialty: pursue your passion and maximize your career-growth potential.
A Day in the Life of a PA Surgical Resident
PA Kimberly Mackey says choosing to complete the Norwalk/Yale post-graduate residency program is by far the best thing she has done for her career. She was exposed to surgical sub-specialties including trauma and had daily first-assistant opportunities in the operating room.
What It’s Really Like to be a PA in Hospital Medicine
Hospitals are one of PAs’ largest employer groups, and hospital medicine is an ever-changing practice setting. Learn about one hospital internal medicine PA’s daily routine.
PA Portfolio
PA Portfolio is a secure, online sharing and storage tool for important education, licensing and certification, and career records.
OvidMD
OvidMD is a centralized online source for point-of-care and research support tools.
Reimbursement
Read the latest news and resources on reimbursement, compiled by the AAPA advocacy team.
Shared Medical Appointments
Tell any provider they need to see 12 patients in one hour, and the reaction will likely be a cringe, a shudder or even a chuckle. Most providers already operate […]
UpToDate
Trust this evidence-based physician-authored resource for reliable clinical answers. AAPA and UpToDate® have partnered to provide PA and PA student members a special offer on an UpToDate subscription.
Canopy- Español Medico
Earn CME and improve patient care with the Canopy Medical Spanish courses and app.
A Day in the Life of a PA in Primary Care
I’ve been working in family medicine for two years now. Some things we do every day may seem routine, but there is nothing ordinary about how we care for our patients. Here is a recent day at my practice.
A Day in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedic Surgery
I enjoy being a physician assistant because my work is challenging, yet very rewarding. I am able to practice medicine within a multidisciplinary team where I consult with my supervising physicians daily. Here’s what a recent day was like for me.