Career Resources

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!

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.

Building a rewarding and successful PA career involves more than caring for your patients. We’ve got some expert advice in our video on how to avoid pitfalls, take care of yourself, and establish healthy relationships.

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.