Boundaries and Professional Wellbeing
PAs need to create professional boundaries as part of a healthy career.
PA Executive: Javier Esquivel-Acosta
Physicians have traditionally filled the roles of medical directors. However, with the right background and determination, many PAs have shown they, too, have what it takes to be successful in those positions. One prime example is PA Javier Esquivel-Acosta, who for several years served as associate medical director at the Foothill Community Health Center (FCHC) in San Jose, Calif. The center oversees a number of local health clinics throughout the area.
November 3, 2017
Getting the Most Out of Your Benefits Package
This article covers ways of using the in-depth benefits data uniquely offered by AAPA to make the most of your contract negotiation.
What You Always Wanted to Know About EMPAs, But Were Afraid to Ask
In this article written for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA) provides a brief history of emergency medicine PAs (EMPA), gives a primer on PA training and discusses EMPA onboarding and utilization.
September 26, 2017
Handling Difficult Interview Questions
Interviews can be stressful, no doubt about it! I’ve found in my work with PA clients that preparation (especially for difficult questions) is an effective way to promote confidence and…
PAs in Administration
For Sheri A. Shebairo, MBA, PA-C, getting to the bottom of an issue has been a driving force throughout her professional life. Her first career was as a television news…
Pros and Cons of Signing a PA Employment Contract
Is it always in a PA’s interest to have an employment contract? Are there some situations in which it is better to go without one?
Interview Preparation Advice and Exercises
As a career coach, I frequently help my PA clients prepare for interviews. In this article, I’d like to share some exercises that will help you be a more effective…
PArenthood
Getting through PA school is a challenge for anyone, and particularly for parents of young children.
June 2, 2017