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7Apr2008 | Bruce | 0 comments | ContinuedBook Review: A Kernel in the Pod
A Kernel in the Pod “The Adventures of a ‘Midlevel’ Clinician in a Top-level World”
by J. Michael Jones, PA-C
Reviewed by Elizabeth Murray
A Kernel in the Pod is a well written book that chronicles the life of the author himself, J. Michael Jones. The book tells of his journey to become a PA as well as […]
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22Mar2008 | e.murray | 0 comments | ContinuedPodcast Ideas
Hello to all who follow The PA Path.
We have had some technical difficulties and hope to have them solved soon.
We (Bruce and Elizabeth) recently did a podcast interview with James (who did the asking, we did the answering). James is thinking of changing careers to become a Physician Assistant. The interview is 52 minutes […]
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22Feb2008 | Bruce | 4 comments | ContinuedEmory University PA Program
Emory is a top-ranked and passionate PA program. The school’s credentials led me to apply and my experience interviewing led me to choose this program. From my interview experience, I found that they have a very personable Director of Admission (Terry Mize) and genuine, helpful, and dedicated students.
An […]
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19Feb2008 | e.murray | 7 comments | ContinuedPros and Cons of being a Physician Assistant
I received an email from someone considering the PA profession. The person was wondering about PAs and NPs and the pros and cons of being a PA. I sent him a reply and I am adding it here.
I have enjoyed being a PA and find these items to be the PROs:
the pay has […]
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18Feb2008 | Bruce | 1 comment | ContinuedVisitor POLL - please let us know who you are.
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15Feb2008 | Bruce | 6 comments | ContinuedDuke University PA Program
To apply to the Duke PA Program you must use CASPA or Centralized Application Service. After you have finished that application and submitted it, Duke will send you an e-mail that gives you authorization to access the Duke PA Program supplemental application. In addition you must have 1000 hours of direct patient care […]
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13Feb2008 | Bruce | 0 comments | ContinuedPhysician Assistant Income Potential
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Physician Assistants in 2005 ( the most recent stats year) graduated from 135 programs (now 136). After passing the national certifying exam (NCCPA) they were able to practice. Ninety programs give masters degrees on graduation and the others give either a bachelors or associates degree.
In 2004 […]
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11Feb2008 | Bruce | 0 comments | ContinuedWhat does it mean to Subscribe
There are three ways you can read the content of this blog. You can come here and do it. That is required for everything written more that 10 articles ago. For the last 10 article and every new one, you can subscribe via real simple syndication (rss). You must have a […]
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9Feb2008 | Bruce | 0 comments | Continued

