My big guy turned 12 yesterday. PA school felt like forever, and then POW! The next 12 years zipped right on by. Don’t let the next few hours zip past you without taking some action. The May edition of the PAES newsletter goes to the printer tomorrow, and I’ve got some special surprises in store … [Read more...]

One reason of the reasons I do this is because I think it makes a difference. I think you’re taught a lot about what to learn, and very little about how to learn it. You’re left to flounder and figure it out as more and more is piled on. The Physician Assistant Exam Scholars Program and … [Read more...]

thought you could relate to Corey and the issues that Corey was smart and brave enough to put forward. === Hi Brian! My name is Corey, and I’m currently a first-year PA student at xxx xxxxx xx xxxxxxx. I’ve recently just finished the first half of my didactic year of schooling, and while … [Read more...]

I don’t care who’s done first on exams. It doesn’t matter to me even a little. It isn’t an ego boost to be faster than your classmates, and it doesn’t mean you’re dumb if you take the whole time. What does matter is not running out of time. As that clock ticks and ticks, your heart rate goes … [Read more...]

I get a fair amount of email. I read every one but responding to everyone is a different story. I do my best to get back to people, but at some point, I wouldn’t be able to create anything if I were to answer emails all day. Reading them gives me ideas for things to write about and certainly … [Read more...]