Networking 101
Networking 101 by Kayla Bassett, PA-C We’ve all heard it before: “it’s not about what you know, its about who you know”. The power of networking is something…
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NONLINEAR CAREER PATH: Interview with Michalia Humphrey, PA-C
Here at The PA Blueprint, we support those that choose unorthodox, non-linear career paths…from sabbaticals to non-clinical jobs to side hustles. After all, working 9-5 for 25 years…
THE PANCE WHISPERER: Interview with Erich Fogg, PA-C
Passing the PANCE is the first major hurdle in the transition from PA program to practice. While there is a high first-time pass rate, this ominous certification exam…
INDEX FUND INVESTING
If you are looking for the smartest way to invest your money, look no further than index fund investing. Index funds are a type of mutual fund that…
HSA VS. FSA: Which one is right for you?
When it comes to saving for medical expenses, you have a few different tax advantaged options. You can use a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Flexible Spending Account…
FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR APPs: An Interview with Frank Randall, MPA
We had the recent pleasure to interview Frank Randall, MPA, who is a financial planning professional that specializes in working with many APPs and other healthcare workers. His…
CONFERENCE REVIEW: ENT for the PA-C 2023
What and Where? ENT for the PA-C is a yearly CME conference designed for APPs practicing in ENT (otolaryngology). This year it was held in Hollywood, California with…
The Doctorate Is In – Interview with David Beck, PA-C
We regularly get asked about doctorates for PAs, as there is a trend towards this as a terminal degree for the PA profession. Given that other healthcare professionals,…
Should I use a Recruiter?
INTERVIEW WITH STEFFAN CALDERON-MAYETTE: RECRUITING CONSULTANT IN PRIMARY CARE WITH BARTON ASSOCIATES Here at The PA Blueprint, we regularly get asked if PAs should use recruiters during the…
TAKING AN ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATH
Interview with Monique J. Williams, PhD, MSPA One of the best pieces of PA career advice that we give is to cultivate and leverage your professional network. This…
THE ESSENTIAL CLINICAL YEAR RESOURCES FOR PAs
Our goal at The PA Blueprint is to keep you as informed as possible, and one way we can do that is to connect you with the clinical…
ALL ABOUT THE PANCE: Basics, Resources, Pro Tips + More
PANCE BASICS So, you’re moving along within the clinical year, or maybe getting ready to graduate and have this looming certification exam ahead of you. When we give…