Michael Clark and his family at the Dallas Cowboy stadium

Day in the Life of a Cardiology PA

Cardiology PA Michael G. Clark is part of a large cardiology practice near Fort Worth, Texas. He describes a day in his busy practice in clinic and at the hospital, and discusses how the practice has changed.

Advice for New Grads: Choosing Your Specialty

PA Verdale Benson knows that PA career flexibility is both a blessing a burden. His advice to new grads who are trying to choose a specialty: pursue your passion and maximize your career-growth potential.

New Year’s Resolution: New PA Job

Sometimes resolutions are about bettering ourselves professionally. January is a great time to reflect on your PA practice, spend some time updating your professional documents, and strategizing your next career move.
A group of residents dressed in scrubs pose in an OR

A Day in the Life of a PA Surgical Resident

PA Kimberly Mackey says choosing to complete the Norwalk/Yale post-graduate residency program is by far the best thing she has done for her career. She was exposed to surgical sub-specialties including trauma and had daily first-assistant opportunities in the operating room.

9 Reasons to Become a PA

If you need a list of reasons to become a PA, repeatedly voted one of the best (and most needed) healthcare professions in the future, we have you covered.

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.

Provider Burnout and the Risk of Malpractice

Healthcare provider burnout is prevalent, and awareness of this serious issue is expanding. Studies have shown that over half of physicians in the United States admit to having at least one of its signs or symptoms.