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PAs in Administration: TV News Reporter Finds Her Calling in PA Leadership Role

For Sheri A. Shebairo, MBA, PA-C, getting to the bottom of an issue has been a driving force throughout her professional life. Her first career was as a television news reporter in New York, but she always knew she wanted to have a more personal impact on the lives of others. Shebairo’s curiosity and eagerness to learn led her to make the life changing decision to pursue a career in healthcare.

December 18, 2014

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.

July 8, 2014

5 Tips for Getting Into PA School

The PA profession is growing rapidly. It’s in demand, and it attracts a wide array of individuals with different backgrounds and healthcare experiences. I first learned about the profession from a classmate while I was finishing my senior year in college as a biology major. A year later, I was enrolled in a program. Here’s some advice on navigating the pre-PA school track based on my experience. There’s more to applying to PA school than you might think.

June 25, 2014

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.

June 5, 2014

10 Tips for Your Clinical Year

If someone gives you a helping hand, it’s only fitting to pay it forward. Over the past year of clinicals, people have handed me nuggets of wisdom that I use every day. Here is a list of 10 tips for your clinical year.

May 12, 2014

Preceptors Can Earn CME Credit for Mentoring

Home Preceptors Can Earn CME Credit for Mentoring Oct. 2, 2013 Alexandria, VA – Physician assistant educational programs may now submit an annual application to receive eligibility to award Category […]

October 2, 2013