Finally, the ultimate guide to becoming a physician assistant is all in one book. Here is everything you need to know, from choosing the right PA program, to experiencing the diversity of PA specialty practices, to understanding the issues that the profession faces as it continues to grow. As health care delivery changes, and the general population ages, the PA profession will become an even more essential component of the physician-led health care team. Learn how you can make this your career and how you can become part of this outstanding profession.
"So you want to be a physician assistant" is an accurate guide to this field of work. It explains in detail all aspects of the schooling you'll need, the type of practice and work schedule you could have, ways you can contribute to this new profession to ensure it continues to make progress, and lifelines you can make use of to steer clear of stress and becoming overwhelmed by your work. This book is definitely a must read for individuals interested in pursuing this career. "So you want to be a physician assistant" is highly recommended by: Alison Griffith, Allbooks Review.
“So You Want to Be A Physician Assistant” is a comprehensive and accessible read for anyone considering – or entering – the PA profession. Reading it reminded me about everything I love about being a PA, including the commitment, the colleagues, the challenges and the opportunities for change and growth. I’ve been a PA for over 30 years and have loved every minute of it. This book will tell you why.” Ann Davis, PA-C
"Beth, for a person looking to explore the PA profession, this book packs an enormous amount of history and detail into a small package at a reasonable cost. The material shows your dedication to quality journalism, seeking truth, while making sure the reader understands all sides of the possible profession they might be venturing into. I believe you ventured into the most important topics of our times in a sensitive and fair manner allowing the reader to make up their own mind as to how to proceed. Individual clinician daily activities read like a true life crystal ball into how each reader might find their own career in the future; a clever way to crystallize the actual daily life of a physician assistant. "So You Want To Be A Physician Assistant" will be an excellent resource for my Physician Assistant Preparatory class. Congratulations on a job well done."
Lane Braver, MSHPE, PA-C, Chair, Medical Services Physician Assistant Preparatory Program, Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N. Grand Ave. Walnut Ca. 91789