| Physician Assistant (PA) is defined by the American | | | | their views and experiences. Ask yourself whether |
| Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) as "a | | | | can you cope with the real working environment |
| healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine | | | | which needs you to be 100% alert and focus. |
| with supervision of a licensed physician". In short, a | | | | 5) After graduated, you can opt to obtain the |
| PA supervises the doctor. Let's look at how you can | | | | national certifying examination administered by your |
| get into this line. | | | | state. Check out what are the exams you are eligible |
| 1) First of all, do you have what it takes to become | | | | to sit for in order to use the title "Physician |
| a PA? You must be someone who has the "heart" to | | | | Assistant-Certified (PA-C) and what are the |
| help others with great "patience" and "determination". | | | | requirements to maintain your national certification as |
| You believe in "Difficulties make miracles". Your | | | | regulations differ in every state. |
| passion towards the job is very essential as people's | | | | 6) As a PA, you need to keep yourself up-to-date to |
| lives are on your hand. | | | | the medical issues. Hence, use your free hours to |
| 2) Similar to most of the other professions, get an | | | | attend continuing medical education courses to stay |
| associate, bachelor's degree or master's degree in | | | | competitive in the industry. |
| related programs such as the Physician Assistant | | | | 7) Remember that hands on experience will make |
| Studies, Health Science or Medical Science. | | | | you a smarter PA. Hence, accumulate experience |
| 3) Before enrolling, do carry out research on the | | | | when you have the opportunity even during your |
| programs offer by medical schools in terms of | | | | college/university days to broaden your medical |
| accreditation, recognition, admission requirements, | | | | knowledge. |
| fees, location, licensure, and etc. | | | | 8) Last for not least, get ready for your interview |
| 4) Consult the student counselors when in doubt. | | | | session and read the Do's and Don'ts during |
| Talk to people in the same industry or graduates for | | | | interviewing session. |