6 Steps to Become a PA
Becoming a PA is a long process that will pay off once you obtain your white coat and your certification. Follow these steps to join a flexible, in-demand profession.
August 30, 2018
PA Program Prioritizes Student Mental Health
Florida State University’s PA program takes mental health seriously. They offer a variety of free resources for students – a class psychologist, on-site counseling, wellness weeks, and more.
July 25, 2018
9 Tips to Pay Off Your PA School Loans
PA Courtney Smith was determined to pay off her student loans as soon as she could. Here, she shares nine tips for how she and her family managed to be debt free within three years.
July 20, 2018
International Rotations Expand Opportunities for PA Students
Blake Rogers elected to complete a month-long clinical rotation in Tanzania between his first and second year of PA school. There, he experienced firsthand the difference healthcare providers can make in international, rural communities.
July 20, 2018
Meet 2018’s PA Student of the Year
2018’s PA Student of the Year winner embodies exemplary service, advocacy, and leadership to the PA profession. Blake Rogers coordinates volunteer activities, chairs social media committees, and participates in grassroots advocacy – all while making sure his homework is done on time.
April 20, 2018
Human Trafficking: A Prevalent Yet Invisible Threat
A PA student recounts her experience with a human trafficking victim, reflecting on how first-hand interactions furthered her education, her empathy, and her desire to practice.
March 23, 2018
Requirements Lessened for New Grad PAs in Colorado
Through the relentless work of the Colorado Academy of PAs (CAPA) and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), many of the draconian rules for hiring new grads have improved – making it significantly easier for employers to hire new PAs in the Mile-High State.
March 22, 2018
Five Tips for Challenge Bowl Success
AAPA 2018 is just around the corner, and PA programs around the country are starting to get ready for the ultimate PA student event: AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl. Get advice, study tips, and strategy advice from past winners and finalists.
March 19, 2018
Challenge Bowl: Who Will Win in 2018?
Each year, more than 80 PA programs from across the country compete in the AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl. Challenge Bowl, the hallmark student event at AAPA’s Conference, a high-energy game-show-format competition in which students answer questions on a variety of clinical topics.
February 2, 2018