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PA Student Proves Tenacity, Mental Balance Lead to Paralympic Gold

Raymond Martin, PA-S1, reflects on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, juggling an intense training schedule and PA school coursework. He shares challenges he faces as a PA student with a disability, and recommendations for keeping extracurricular activities to maintain mental balance.

December 3, 2021

Mentorship Club Benefits Pre-PAs, Students Before and During PA School

PA student Danielle Rauch experienced the benefits of the Pre-PA Mentorship Club at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU). After two years as a mentee, she was accepted into MBKU’s PA program, and now serves as board member and mentor to its pre-PA club.

November 12, 2021

HRSA Offers New Loan Repayment Opportunity for PA Students

PA students have been added to the list of health professions eligible for the HRSA National Health Service Corps’ (NHSC) Student to Service Loan Repayment Program. Interested students should visit the NHSC Student to Service page and apply by Nov. 4.

September 3, 2021

PA Students: How’s Your Mental Health?

Mental health affects everyone, and PA students have faced many challenges over the past year. Stephanie Neary, MPA, MMA, PA-C, and Chris Roman, PA-C, will be hosting an interactive webinar specifically for PA students on the importance of mental health.

August 9, 2021

PA Student Combines Passions for Medicine, Entrepreneurship, and Global Health

Despite the busyness of PA school, Calbeth Chika Alaribe, MPH, PA-S, is committed not only to medicine but social entrepreneurship and global health. She developed an award-winning healthcare app and serves in numerous volunteer roles in an effort to combine her passions.

June 28, 2021

The Challenges of PA School During COVID-19

Starting PA school is challenging enough, but what about starting it during a pandemic? PA student Amelia Maurer completed her first year at Quinnipiac’s PA program under COVID-19 restrictions and reflects upon both the challenges and the unexpected opportunities.

June 9, 2021

PA Students: Don’t Miss These Events at AAPA 2021

Conference may look a little different this year, but that means it’s easier than ever for you to attend! Join us May 23 – 26 for AAPA 2021 (from wherever you may be!) and for these events developed specifically for PA students.

May 20, 2021

10 Tips and Tricks to Save on Your PA School Budget

Victoria Ho is a second-year PA student at Sacred Heart University in Stamford, Connecticut. Like many of her fellow students, Ho finds herself on a tight budget during PA school. She shares the financial tips and tricks that help her stick to a budget during PA school.

March 11, 2021

Virtual Challenge Bowl: Not to be Missed in 2021!

We can’t wait for this year’s Challenge Bowl, the must-attend PA student event of AAPA 2021! Get details on how you can register your team, participate in the regional qualifying events, and make it to the virtual stage on May 24.

March 2, 2021

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