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Posted By: Kubin   |   Salary and Jobs

Physician Assistant Salary Update

Well, it’s time again to review the numbers for physician assistant salary. I won’t try to keep you in suspense - they’re promising! And what’s more, if you follow these stats you begin to learn some interesting things about the field, the economy, and more. I hope you find it helpful (if you like it,… Continue reading Physician Assistant Salary Update

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Posted By: Kubin   |   GRE

GRE Self Study

Today’s article will focus on studying for the GRE on your own. Not all physician assistant programs require the GRE for admission, but if you are applying to one or more that do, maximizing your score through good GRE preparation is crucial. For me, the GRE felt like another hoop I needed to jump through… Continue reading GRE Self Study

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Posted By: Kubin   |   Health Care Experience

What is the Best Health Care Experience For PA School?

What’s the best form of health care experience (HCE) if you want to get into Physician Assistant School? To answer this question, you need to know a little history…

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Posted By: Kubin   |   What its like being a PA?

Physician Assistant Career Dislikes #1: The Giving Tree

Since Inside PA Training’s inception, we’ve tried to keep it positive, since that’s how it’s been. Our readers are fired up about physician assistant careers, and we’ve worked to harness that enthusiasm whenever possible. But another tenet we’ve tried to adhere to is to be real about what this work is like. We shared a… Continue reading Physician Assistant Career Dislikes #1: The Giving Tree

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Posted By: Kubin   |   Become a PA

Are You a 3-Dimensional PA School Applicant?

It’s easy to apply to physician assistant school, but it’s not as easy to be a 3-dimensional PA school applicant. 3-D movies were all the rage in the 1950’s, and they have returned bigger, louder, and more “live”  than ever in recent years.  3-D films have become just one more way that Hollywood can compete… Continue reading Are You a 3-Dimensional PA School Applicant?

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Posted By: Kubin   |   School Life

PA Student Interview - Joshin

Today on our PA Student Interviews Page I interview Joshin, a second year PA student at UC Davis School of Medicine’s PA program. Joshin is a sharp student who has worked as a pharmaceutical representative, which he touches on in the interview.  He has a solid understanding of pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics, and he’s a caring… Continue reading PA Student Interview - Joshin

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Posted By: Kubin   |   The Basics

What is it Like Being a PA?

What is being a Physician Assistant really like?  Now that I am licensed and working, I will begin to tell you as I have wanted to for some time now - from the inside… 

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Posted By: Kubin   |   Apps and Tech

Get Inside PA Training’s Smartphone App: Physician Assistant Insider

After many months of development, Inside PA Training’s App, Physician Assistant Insider, is finally here and available on iTunes! Physician Assistant Insider iPhone/iPad App No one wants to lug their laptop wherever they go just to keep up on things. Physician Assistant Insider allows you to keep up with everything at Inside PA Training - articles,… Continue reading Get Inside PA Training’s Smartphone App: Physician Assistant Insider

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Posted By: Kubin   |   Stethoscopes

The Stethoscope and How To Use It

The stethoscope. It’s practically the symbol doctors and PAs, but many use it improperly, or fail to use it to its full potential. Hopefully this post will get you off to a good start at using your “ears” like a pro.

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Posted By: Kubin   |   Become a PA

The Ultimate Checklist For Applying To PA School

Ever wonder if there’s a checklist for applying to PA school?  We did, but we didn’t find one, so we made our own.  Below is the most inclusive list of steps to get into PA school that you will find anywhere.  Rather than focusing on the details, this post is directed at A) giving you… Continue reading The Ultimate Checklist For Applying To PA School

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