Scholarships and Financial Aid Options for Physician Assistant Students

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Scholarships and Financial Aid Options for Physician Assistant Students

Most students in a PA degree program have a need to borrow to complete the task, given that the average cost of an undergraduate education prior to PA school is $36,300, and the total cost ranges from $75,000 to $124,000 when all is said and done. But before running to student loans to foot the bill for the entire program, potential PAs should understand their options for scholarships and other financial aid resources. 

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Physician Assistants Top the Ranks (again)

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Physician Assistants Top the Ranks (again)

It's no surprise that PAs are in the spotlight once again. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, by 2024 the profession is expected to grow by 30%.

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Clinical Experiences as a PA Student (Former Medical Sudent)

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Clinical Experiences as a PA Student (Former Medical Sudent)

A 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.

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Let's Talk Licensure

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Let's Talk Licensure

PA 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. 

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Rx: Hugs PRN

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Rx: Hugs PRN

I'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...

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