Enclothed Cognition

Conveying bad news can be a one of the most difficult duties healthcare providers encounter. Studies have shown that without proper training, the discomfort of disclosing bad news can lead to a healthcare provider emotionally disengaging from their patient.

Pharmacy is such a dynamic and rewarding career; there are countless career paths for pharmacists today. Among these are managed care, specialty, nuclear, industry and numerous other unique and interesting choices.

Regina George may have had it somewhat right, but these days it's not just on Wednesday's that we wear pink. The entire month of October is now dedicated to wearing the color in order to help raise awareness for breast cancer, and as knowledge continues to spread, more and more people are joining the movement.

The end goal to becoming a PA is drawing near, and it has been a whirlwind of an adventure getting to where I am today.

Everyday, but especially this week, I am proud to call myself a PA, and even prouder to be a woman in medicine.

PA school is hectic, a whirlwind of studying, tests, and clinicals. It’s hard sometimes to keep the end game in mind, and that is after all, to graduate and secure a job in your dream profession!

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “creative” as having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas. Not only is this the foundation on which the profession was built, but many PAs find themselves in a situation where they must be creative about how they are going to pave the way for the profession.

As a PA student, you will learn so much more than just how to practice medicine. I’m currently in the thick of it, so here's a sneak peek into the things that I have learned in PA school outside the books!

As the Physician Assistant profession is gaining more and more recognition, getting accepted into PA school becomes increasingly difficult.

We are proud to be PAs. We care about the health and wellness of the patients we serve. We are a partner in improving our quality of life both on an individual and community level.