PArenthood

Getting through PA school is a challenge for anyone, and particularly for parents of young children.

June 2, 2017

PAs are Key to Ortho Urgent Care Model

PA John Mohnickey, a longtime entrepreneur, recognized the need and developed Prompt Ortho. This practice model has been adopted by more than 100 clinics across the United States.

June 1, 2017

Outside the Clinic

Do you ever wonder about the options for nonclinical employment open to you as a PA? There are many available.

May 5, 2017

PAs: The perfect bridge between medical and mental health

PAs, like Tracy Keizer, are the perfect bridge between medical and mental health. She practices in the 100-bed adult psychiatry unit of the Regions Behavioral Health System in St. Paul, Minn. Regions is a safety-net hospital providing care for patients with limited or no access to healthcare because of financial circumstances, insurance status or health conditions.

April 3, 2017

Lifehacks for PAs

In today’s fast-moving, constantly connected, 24/7 world, maintaining a healthy balance among work, family, and taking care of ourselves can be a challenge. The first step in achieving this balance is to be mindful and deliberate about it.

March 30, 2017

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

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

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