Coaching, Tools, and Resources
Posted By: Kubin
PAI 12: Letters of Reference in PA School Admissions
To get into PA school, you will need letters of reference. How many do you need? What kinds of people should you seek out to write for you? There are good ways to go about it and bad ways to go about it. In this episode Paul shares them and gives several tips that will… Continue reading PAI 12: Letters of Reference in PA School Admissions
Read morePosted By: Kubin
PAI 11: Don’t Call Me Doctor
When you’re a PA, what happens when a patient calls you Doctor? Yes, it happens a lot, and it turns out this situation has a lot to say about the profession. In this episode of the Physician Assistant Insider, Paul shares stories and discusses this issue, including how he handles it.
Read morePosted By: Kubin
PAI 10: Choosing a Specialty
What could be more fun than thinking about what specific specialty in medicine you might want to work in? Not all physician assistants work in primary care. Which specialty is for you? Thinking about it now can save you time and heartache down the line — and it’s fun! You don’t need to decide until… Continue reading PAI 10: Choosing a Specialty
Read morePosted By: Kubin
PAI 09: Shadowing 101
Today’s episode of the Physician Assistant Insider covers shadowing — where you actually follow a physician assistant — or possibly an MD — to learn about what they do. Believe it or not, doing at least some shadowing before you apply to PA school is crucial. Here Paul tells you why, and how to get… Continue reading PAI 09: Shadowing 101
Read morePosted By: Kubin
PAI08: The PA/MD Relationship
The podcast is back this month to get to the bottom of a question we get all the time: Just what is the relationship like between a PA and his/her supervising physician? Enjoy.
Read morePosted By: Kubin
PAI 07: Grade Problems
Okay, so one of the most popular posts we’ve ever done was an article called “Applying to Physician Assistant School With a Low Grade.” It addressed a specific problem, such as what to do if you bombed organic chemistry, or maybe you had a semester when all your grades dipped. Even worse, what if your… Continue reading PAI 07: Grade Problems
Read more
Posted By: Kubin
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
Read morePosted By: Kubin
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.
Read morePosted By: Kubin
PAI 06: Health Care Experience – Part I
Today’s episode of the podcast covers a frequently asked about topic: what makes good health care experience (HCE) for applying to PA school?Here I go over what to look for in any activity you are planning on participating in for health care experience. What makes good HCE? What types of HCE are best? Which types… Continue reading PAI 06: Health Care Experience – Part I
Read more
Posted By: Kubin
Choosing a Study Space
One of my regular dilemmas throughout physician assistant school was finding the ideal study space. I’m still feeling it now that I’ve graduated and I’m studying to pass my boards (the PANCE). I wrote here about my own study space shortly after starting PA school. In this article, I’ll help you evaluate your study space… Continue reading Choosing a Study Space
Read moreLatest On The Podcast
