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My second favorite season of the year is summer. Can you guess my favorite? I look forward to summer every year because it typically involves a week-long vacation. This summer, I went with my mom to London for a week! What I don’t look forward to in the summertime is the excessive heat we seem […]

So, you’re gearing up for PA school and need to rack up those volunteer hours? No sweat! Let’s explore 10 ways to make your volunteer experience as enjoyable as it is impactful. Grab your stethoscope —let’s dive in! Related post: How to Gain Clinical Experience Before PA School 1. Hospital Volunteer Programs: The Grey’s Anatomy Wannabe […]

Embarking on the journey through Physician Assistant (PA) school is an exhilarating yet demanding experience. The rigorous coursework, clinical skills labs, and high expectations can be overwhelming, making it crucial for students to have a strong support network. A well-established support system can provide emotional stability, academic assistance, and a sense of community, all of […]

Did you know there are countless reasons why you should always wear sunscreen every day? If you need convincing about the benefits of sunscreen, look no further. I have broken down 9 of the many reasons why sunscreen is vital not only to your health but also to your appearance. When in doubt, always wear […]

I have written before about rashes that flare in the winter with colder weather. Now it is time to discuss the opposite. There are certain rashes that, yes, you can have year-round depending on other factors. As a dermatology physician assistant, I notice patterns. It is easy to predict which rashes will flare in the […]

Hi friends! It has come to my attention that people desire more information on both rosacea and perioral dermatitis. For that reason, I am going to do a little side-by-side comparison of these two common dermatologic skin disorders. If you believe you are struggling with either of these skin problems then you are not alone! […]

Do you want a clear and radiant complexion? The answer should be yes! Healthy glowing skin can be achieved by incorporating the right foods into your diet. The opposite is also true. Certain foods you should try to avoid or at least minimize if you are experiencing certain skin disorders such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, […]

It has been a few years since graduating from physician assistant school, almost 4 to be exact. I still remember my day to day of my didactic year and that of my many clinical rotations. I am not going to lie to you PA school is hard. It takes a lot of perseverance and mental […]

If you are someone suffering from skin problems and are tired of throwing medicine after medicine at it then keep reading. Certain skin conditions can be affected by diet, either positively or negatively. These five skin disorders discussed below are ones I see and treat regularly as a dermatology physician assistant. Yes, medicine is sometimes […]

While in physician assistant (PA) school we are constantly learning. Day in and day out, our sole job as future PAs is to gather knowledge, soak it in, and retain it. Not just to get good grades but for the sake of our future patients and our future patients’ families. It is, to be quite […]