PAs and OPAs: The Distinctions
Issue brief on physician assistants (PAs) in orthopaedics and “orthopaedic physician’s assistants” (OPAs).
Day in the Life of a Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgical PA Fellow
Pediatric Surgery Community Fellow at Texas Children’s Hospital, Devon Gersh, PA-C, describes a day in her life during the rigorous 12-month program at Texas Children's community hospital in The Woodlands. Fellows get the opportunity to rotate through multiple subspecialties of surgery.
April 2, 2020
PA Application Secrets: Your PA Application
In this one-hour webinar, learn what it takes to get into PA school and how to make yourself a more competitive applicant.
CMS Expands Medicare Telemedicine Coverage
CMS announced expanded Medicare telehealth coverage to enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services without having to travel to an office, clinic or health care facility. Previously, Medicare was only allowed to pay health professionals for telemedicine services in certain situations.
March 18, 2020
What PA Practice Looks Like in Neuro-Oncology
Young-Bin Song, MCHS, PA-C, describes his practice at a multi-disciplinary neuro-oncology/radiation oncology brain tumor clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Communicating with the patient population, he relates, requires preparation, practice, and patience.
February 19, 2020
A Career in Orthopaedics: Why I Love the Specialty
Almas Abbas, PA-C, grew up playing sports – and getting injured. Her on-field experiences inspired an early interest in how the body works and how best to treat herself, and eventually led to a career as a PA in orthopaedics.
February 12, 2020
Video: Educating Employers About PAs
Be ready to educate your current and future employers about working with PAs using these talking points.
Video: Finding Your New PA Job
From your first position to your next career move, be prepared for the job search with these tips and tools in AAPA's Career Central.
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Country Living: Working as a PA in Rural Healthcare
Things are different in the country, and healthcare is no exception. PAs who leave the big city to work in the country are in for a unique and rewarding experience. Here’s what a few PAs had to say about working in a rural setting.
February 10, 2020