Effective communication is at the heart of patient care. As Physician Assistants (PAs), we play a crucial role in ensuring that patients understand their diagnoses, treatment plans, and overall health. Good communication can significantly impact patient outcomes, satisfaction, and adherence…
Finding clinical experience opportunities for pre-Physician Assistant (PA) students is crucial for building a strong application and gaining valuable insights into the field of healthcare. MyPAbox helps you manage and track all your experience hours in one place keeping you…
Clinical experience is critically important for individuals aspiring to become Physician Assistants (PAs). As a medical professional, you likely understand the significance of first hand exposure to healthcare settings. Here are some key points on the importance of clinical experience…
It’s no secret that we all want to land a job either before or shortly after graduating from PA school. And for many of us, this is a process that is full of intimidation and the unknown - kind of…
If I were to go back to the beginning of didactic year, there are a few things I would change to help me be the most successful. By successful I am not only talking about academics, but also mental health!…
Clinical rotations entail being thrown into a new speciality, meeting a whole new group of people, and possibly being in a new hospital or facility … EVERY MONTH. It is no surprise that this can be anxiety inducing and tricky…
The secret to success in the operating room as a student is to become friendly with the operating room staff, just like the secret to finding a compatible PA program for you is by using MYPABOX. The people in the…
1. Patient number Inpatient medicine, sometimes termed your internal medicine or hospitalist rotation, is very different from outpatient rotations. To find out different program types, you can search through myPAbox. In general, you will have at least one inpatient medicine…
1. Patient load Inpatient rotations are usually structured quite differently than any other rotation. Usually your day will start with rounding on established patients, and you could have new consults come in throughout the day. The patient load is usually…
1. Find out the flow Try to find out what the flow is like at your family med rotation. All are structured a little differently, and have different goals of the wellness exam. Ask your preceptor how they like to…
1. It’s not didactic …obviously. But seriously, the two years are very different. In clinical year, you will no longer be tested as frequently, and it kind of feels like you “made it past the hardest part”. There is a…
1. Type of ER Try to find out what kind of emergency room you will be in. It could be in an urban area or rural area, a level 1 trauma center or a level 4 trauma center. That can…
