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Hillary Bennett holding up a Step-Up to Medicine book

What They Didn’t Tell Me in PA School: Five Months to Start Working

When Hillary Bennett graduated from PA school and landed her perfect job, she didn't expect to have to wait five months to start working. She got through the long delay by being patient and coming up with creative ways to earn money.

September 9, 2019

Maine Hospitalist Reflects on Life-Changing Decision to Become a PA

From serving in the United States Air Force to selling modular healthcare furniture, an unlikely path led Timothy M. Grace, PA-C, to become a PA. Grace is committed to ensuring that those in the profession advocate for modernizing PA practice.

September 5, 2019

PA Students: Engagement in AAPA is Vital

Cooper Couch, a third-year PA student and president of AAPA’s Student Academy Board of Directors, shares his personal story behind the decision to become a PA, and encourages his fellow students to get involved in advancing the PA profession.

September 5, 2019

A Day or Night in the Life of an Emergency Medicine Fellow

Stephen Lewia, PA-C, has spent the past few months as a Vituity Emergency Medicine PA Fellow at Arrowhead Medical Center in Colton, California. He shares his insights about the experience and about balancing life with being a new PA.

September 4, 2019

Dave Sander with a couple members of his DMAT and a Customs and Border Protection Special Unit officer talking to a local in Puerto Rico

How PAs Can Use Their Skills in Disaster Medicine

Interested in using your skills to help communities in need after a disaster? Four PAs offer their best advice for getting involved, from participating in trainings and minimizing harm to being patient throughout the process.

August 30, 2019

Two Fellowship Awards Available for Preceptors Serving Underserved Populations

William Marquardt, MA, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, is passionate about precepting. He worked with the PA Foundation to establish a fellowship to benefit PAs serving as mentors and/or preceptors who promote accessible healthcare amongst underserved populations. Applications are open through Sept. 13.

August 22, 2019

Challenge Bowl at AAPA 2019 in Denver, Colorado

One Step Further Scholarship Empowers Students to Deep Dive into Profession

Rosh Review is committed to helping PA students deepen their knowledge. Meet a few of the students who exemplify the ideals of continuous learning and self-improvement, and learn about the scholarship that enabled them to participate in AAPA 2019.

August 21, 2019

Indian Health Service Updates PA Practice, Giving PAs “Autonomy in Medical Decision-Making”

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an operating division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has made crucial and progressive updates that align with Optimal Team Practice and make IHS PAs fully responsible for the care they provide.

August 20, 2019

Kate Shand and colleagues wearing “Vaccines Cause Adults" shirts

PAs Tout Benefits of Vaccines Despite Persistent ‘Anti-Vaxxers’

Vaccines save millions of lives each year by helping control and prevent dozens of potentially deadly diseases. National Immunization Awareness Month gives providers reason to look for opportunities to clarify any misunderstandings and foster an open dialogue with patients about immunizations.

August 20, 2019