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PA Gives Gift of Life to 7-Year-Old Leukemia Patient

PA Kevin Schwartzel donated his bone marrow through the Be The Match Registry and met his recipient, a seven-year-old boy, a year later. Schwartzel, an emergency room PA in San Diego, says he never hesitated to move forward with the donation process.

November 20, 2018

On My Way to PA School: Surprises I Encountered

As I prepared to apply to PA school, I did not have guidance from any academic institution or counselor about the necessary steps to prepare for PA school. I hope sharing my experience with you will provide insight into the roadblocks you may encounter.

November 15, 2018

PA Richie Kalker Commutes 6,000 Miles

PA Richie Kalker has a long commute: 6,000 miles on a plane. Kalker works long shifts at a Brooklyn, New York, emergency room and then goes home to Israel to recharge.

November 14, 2018

UK Wildcat PA Students: All About the Team

The University of Kentucky’s Interprofessional Collaboration and Teamwork Skills (iCATS) workshop gathers students from across professional programs to promote effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Kaila Gaughan found the experience invaluable.

November 9, 2018