I am happy to admit that with more public recognition of our profession, I do not have as many of these encounters (compared to 8 years ago when I first started)! Although a majority of us PAs, if not all of us for sure have had one too many moments like this.
Read MoreCBC News recently reported that according to pending legislation, Ontario parents who refuse to vaccinate their children would be required to take an educational class.
Read MoreEarlier this week the AAPA House of Delegates approved new, "AAPA Guidelines for State Regulations". The part that was the most interesting to me is that any references made to term, "PA supervision" will now be substituted with "PA collaboration".
Read MoreSometimes articulating your thoughts seem impossible, but I am here to help.
Application season is upon us and future PAs are hammering out their personal statements. While many of you are digging deep trying to materialize your thoughts onto paper, some of you may find yourself in front of a blank sheet.
Read MoreA must watch for all students - A a second year PA student (a former medical student) describes her unique experiences. In this video she shares her thoughts and enlightens us on what it's like during her clinical year. She also offers firsthand experience describing her job search and the multitude of opportunities that lie ahead of her.
Read MoreIt isn't unheard of for PAs to go onto medical school. I have not come across someone who went the reverse route - until now.
Read MoreIf there is not always one correct answer, why are we so afraid of providing the wrong answer? In academic settings, stimulating thought processes is more important than controlling a trainees' thinking.
Read MorePhysician Assistant, Physician Associate, PA; what's in a name?
Read MoreI know you've been there too... Sick but still pushing yourself to get through the day.
Read MoreYou ask your patient to follow instructions and when they see you at their subsequent visit, they have not made the changes you suggested. We have all been there, often times placing the blame on their lack of interest in their health. Have you ever thought to dig a little deeper?
Read MoreThroughout my career, I've encountered many prospective students and one common question has always been: “How do I know if the field is right for me?”
Read MoreTo join the PA profession is a respected and distinguished path. Physician Assistants go through vigorous training in order to attain their dreams.
Read MorePA rights are largely governed by the state in which they practice. Once a PA has passed the national board exam, obtaining licensure within a state is just a matter of completing paperwork. PAs are able to practice in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia. Each state has a board which controls license distribution.
Read MoreI've held many hands, been generous with my hugs, and tried to treat every patient as though they were my mother. I lost my mother to leukemia almost one decade ago. I know what it's like to feel defeated by the healthcare system, by healthcare providers, by medications, and by the human body's response to all of the above...
Read MoreI stumbled upon the profession by chance. I was a junior in high school when a friend of mine casually brought up the title Physician Assistant. I had no concept of what it meant to be a PA but I was intrigued...
Read MoreWe wear white coats, assist in surgery, write prescriptions, order and interpret laboratory tests, to list just a few examples of what we do yet it seems that patients are mystified by our role in medicine...
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