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PA school clinical rotations should be an enjoyable experience. This is because you have the opportunity to be exposed to many of the different medical specialties. You are then able to figure out which one is a good fit for your future career. It is typically something everyone looks forward to (partly because it means […]

Dealing with skin disorders can be frustrating and anxiety-provoking for just about anyone. It is a lot harder to hide a rash or uneven skin tone on the face than it is to hide other medical conditions like high cholesterol. These skin disorders, that we are going to discuss, can have both a negative social […]

Have you already been accepted into physician assistant school? If the answer is yes, then congratulations! That means you already have some level of organizational capabilities. A disorganized individual would (in my opinion) be unable to keep up with everything that is required to apply and be accepted into physician assistant school. This is good […]

We can all agree that skin care can be confusing. With the constant addition of new skin care lines and updated treatment protocols, even after working in dermatology for several years, I feel I am constantly trying to stay up to date with the latest information.  I have realized over the past few years that my […]

If you are interested in becoming a physician assistant (PA) then you may be wondering: “What are the most common areas of medicine for PAs to work in?” Before I started PA school I decided to be very open-minded regarding all of the different specialties. I did not go to school knowing where I wanted […]

When someone has acne or other skin-related concerns they generally start looking for solutions to their problems. A lot of information out there tells you what you should start applying to your skin. When all of those products aren’t working then what do you do? I have a lot of patients come into my office […]

Applying for your first physician assistant job is exciting but also nerve-wracking. If you are anything like me then you will try to prepare for every possible question that is going to be thrown your way.  What you need to remember is you are not the only one getting interviewed. You also need to interview […]

Acne is a common skin condition but can be very difficult (and annoying) to treat. I have dealt with acne since I was a teenager, and while it has improved over the years (thanks to science-backed medications) I still have to manage it from time to time. What some people may not realize is that […]

As a medical provider, you come across patients with many different personality types. Some patients are super sweet and will do anything you tell them to do. These are the ideal patients. However, you won’t always get the ideal patient or person coming into your office. Sometimes you will need to work with patients with […]

Skin rashes can disrupt our daily lives and at times be a source of constant irritation. If you are constantly itching I know it can be very difficult to focus on anything else. In severe cases, it can even prevent sleep. Sleep deprivation can then cause a ton of other complications, and can make someone […]