
According to a list compiled by CareerCast.com , physician assistant ranks in the top eight most-stressful jobs in the country, along with newspaper reporter, general practice physician, real estate agent, advertising account executive, photojournalist, commercial airline pilot and surgeon...

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants is thankful for all of our PA readers (and especially our loyal facebook fans!). What are you thankful for this year?

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants More Thankful Than Ever: The opportunity to fulfill her dream of becoming a PA has Jenna reflecting on the good things in life.
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As I sat through almost nine straight hours of lecture yesterday, I found I had some time to reflect on the past few months in this new chapter of my life. Despite the fact that I couldn't wait for my long day to be over, tonight I spent the car ride

AAPA president Stephen Hanson has published an opinion piece, " 'Make more of them' isn't the only solution to America's physician shortage ," in The Bakersfield Californian endorsing PAs as an integral part of the solution to a growing physician shortage...

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants Giving Thanks: Tim reflects on the top 10 things he's most thankful for this year and asks readers to share their thoughts.
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With Thanksgiving just days away, I'd like to share the top 10 things I have become most thankful for during this journey through PA school: The love and grace of my Father! The most amazing wife! Because of her love, respect and desire to tag-team life

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants An Insider's Perspective: Chair of the NCCPA's workgroup on specialty certification details how the organization came to its decision.
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Editor's Note: Below is a blog post from Randy Danielson, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA , on the subject of PA specialty certification, which was originally published in Clinician Reviews . An excerpt is included here; you can read the complete article by clicking

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants PA Among Casualties at Fort Hood: ADVANCE remembers Michael G. Cahill, one of 13 who lost their lives on Nov. 5.
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Michael G. Cahill was one of 13 who lost their lives on Nov. 5.

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants In the Patient's Shoes: A series of doctor's appointments reminds Jenna what it's like to on the other side of the provider-patient relationship.
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In the last few weeks, I have been a patient, rather than a provider-in-training, on a few separate occasions. As it is the start of a new semester, I've recently caught up on all my doctor appointments and, in doing so, have faced an important reminder

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants Sepracor recently launched a new online network (www.caringforeverybreath.com) aimed at NPs and PAs who treat patients with asthma. It contains asthma treatment information, professional training opportunities and downloadable practice and patient education tools.
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Click here for full prescribing information. Indications XOPENEX HFA® (levalbuterol tartrate) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents, and children 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants More Than a Medical School: Collaboration between health care professionals is evident at the student level.
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Last week I attended a meeting in which students discussed how our school, the University of Northern Texas Health Science Center, is perceived in the community. I sat with a few student leaders from other campus programs. We all realized how many components

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants Long-Time Specialty PA Speaks Out: Evaluating what's best for each specialty may prove the best course of action.
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Editor's Note: Below is a blog post from Miquel Valdez, PA-C , on the subject of PA specialty certification. Check back each Monday for a new post, and please feel free to leave comments. If you would like to contribute a blog entry, e-mail assistant

A recent article in The New York Times discusses how " Primary Care's Image Problem " is leading the vast majority of med students into specialties over primary care and how the patient-centered medical home model could alter the course of this alarming trend...

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants Photos from the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants 2009 Fall Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix.

ADVANCE for Physician Assistants A Common Thread: We all want to make a difference in medicine.
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Last week in my community service course, my classmates and I each made presentations on an organization of our choice that we were able to focus on this semester. Every student chose a different organization and topic of focus based on a past experience























