Physician Assistants

I'm itching to start a side gig to boost my income and explore other interests, but also want to avoid burnout. Any PAs out there successfully juggling a side hustle with their clinical work? I… more

Scored a new job offer, but the fine print is giving me a headache! The base salary's decent, but what about PTO, CME allowance, student loan repayment, and those elusive "other benefits"… more

Hot flashes and brain fog... in the middle of a patient interview?! 🥵 Menopause is hitting me hard, and it's not just affecting my personal life. Anyone else struggling to stay focused and energi… more

This is an interesting article, stating that the best way for PAs to make more $$$ is by owning their own practice. Have any of you thought about doing this? Any of you actually making it happen? Would love to … more

Our clinic is running on fumes and caffeine. With three PAs out on leave and no replacements in sight, we're each seeing 30+ patients a day, charting into the night, and still falling behind. How … more

Navigating the hospital hierarchy is like playing chess, but with way more passive-aggressive emails. Anyone else exhausted by the gossip, favoritism, and power struggles? How do you stay out of the d… more

CME overload! 🥴 It seems like there's always a new course, conference, or webinar to attend. I'm curious, fellow PAs, how much time and money are you all investing in continuing education each year? … more

Burnout seems to be rampant in our profession. How are you coping?

Any other PAs out there who are dating/married to other healthcare professionals? Pros and cons?

If, you go to the Infusion department at the Beverly Hills Cancer Center, I would advise everyone to be very cautious with these two RN nurses Lori P and Monica O, who are very evil and vindictive con… more

Hanging up my stethoscope (mostly)! 🩺 After a decade in the trenches, I'm taking a leap into a non-clinical role. Excited for the new challenges, but also a little nervous about leaving patient … more

What your salary + specialty? I feel like there's a huge income gap between PAs who work in different specialties. Anyone else feel this way?

Raise your hand if your boss makes you feel like you're constantly under a microscope. 🔬 Mine's a classic micromanager who second-guesses every decision, demands constant updates, and hovers… more

How is everybody handling financial planning these days? We didn't go through all that school to be broke forever. How are you all tackling student loans, saving for retirement, maybe even that d… more

I'm a PA in NYC with 5 years of experience - just got an offer for a role for $120k/year. Is this on par with others in my area, or should I be looking for more?

Just got the exciting (and slightly terrifying) news that I'm expecting. Any other PAs out there who've navigated pregnancy while working? How did you handle the fatigue, the nausea, and the c… more

Seriously, is it just me, or has anyone else's workplace turned into a dumpster fire lately? 🔥 The drama, the gossip, the micromanaging... I'm starting to feel like a Grey's Anatomy chara… more

Ugh, that one coworker who always throws shade and questions your orders in front of patients. 😤 It's getting old. Has anyone else dealt with a passive-aggressive colleague who's making your … more

Been doing locum tenens for a while now, loving the travel and variety, but kind of miss the camaraderie of a regular team. Any other wandering PAs out there feel the same? How did you adjust?

Swapped fatigues for scrubs! 🫡 After years in the military, now navigating the world of civilian medicine. Way less "hurry up and wait," but also missing my old crew. Any other military PAs… more