People complain all the time about how busy they are. Most of them aren’t really complaining. They wear it like a badge of honor because they want you to feel bad for them and be proud of them. Bleh. I hate that. I want to work hard and get it done. Not run around in a circle putting out fires … [Read more...]

My wife has issues with to-do lists. She’ll sit and write down 40 things she wants to get done in a day. • Make grocery list • Go to the grocery store • Clean bedroom • Complete powerpoint slides for a one-hour presentation • Discuss presentation with co-presenter • Attend … [Read more...]

You will have lots of first days. First day of PA school. First exam. First H&P on a “real person.” First rotation. First job. First REAL patient. (First time you really screwing something up.) First patient to tell you how thankful they are for you. The first time you … [Read more...]

I love telling people that I cut string for a living. As surgical PA, my job involves the principles of traction and counter-traction. We create the right amount of tension on the tissue for any number of reasons. So, I also love telling people I create tension for a living. In a wholly … [Read more...]

*** Hi Brian, I am a 2nd PA student in Minnesota and currently doing my clinical rotation. I have completed my family practice and General Surgery rotations. I will be graduating August 2018. I have noticed that as soon as I come across someone, be that my preceptor, her nurse, patients, other … [Read more...]