Have You Heard? Physician Associates are Taking New Zealand by Storm
“I cannot recommend PAs highly enough,” proclaims Karl Metzler. “They have single-handedly ensured the sustainability of our emergency department.”
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A PA in Jail–My Career in Correctional Medicine
Becoming a Physician Associate had been a lifelong dream. After entering the Air Force at age 18 and attending the initial medical technician training program, my military career led me from ward work to a clinic far from the main base. Never did it occur to me, however, that correctional health was in my future.
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15 Great Things Every New PA Should Know and Other Advice
You have just completed an arduous course of study which has demanded a lot of sacrifices: study, financial cost, neglected friendships, and delayed marriage plans. The initial goal was just to graduate; now you are required to take a certification examination to determine if all of your hard work was fruitful. When the large envelope arrives with your certification from the NCCPA you are then ready to start. Correct? No! Now you will now need to make more decisions that determine your future. And these decisions are just as complex as your clinical training.
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3 Essential Lessons to Grow Physician Assistant Financial Literacy and Thrive
Congratulations! You have chosen a great career! Physician Assistant (Associate) remains one of the best career choices in the nation. The unique personalities and professional abilities of PAs combine to create tremendous financial opportunities! Continue your journey by becoming the best version of yourself and establish a basis of financial education. The PAs Guide To Financial Planning is a one-stop-shop for PAs to begin or improve their personal finances!
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Does the PA Profession Have a 2030 Expiration Date?
Physician assistants (PA) are number #1 in healthcare, so getting a job for an experienced PA should be super simple.
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PAs and the Entry-Level Doctorate
PAs have been Masters of medicine since the 1990s–is it time they move on? Doctors are no longer exclusively MDs or DOs. PAs must ask themselves if it’s time to get on board with the entry-level doctorate.
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How to Explain Physician Assistant vs Physician Associate to Your Boss
One of the greatest issues facing physician assistants (PAs) is that of a name change. But this isn’t a new
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