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NEW GRADS & Seasoned pa-c
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We know we aren't the only ones who felt totally unprepared for life as a New Grad, regardless of how much the program preps you. Check out the resources below to help ease the transition into this new phase of your journey.

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Already an "Well Seasoned" PA-C? We have you covered too. See our resources for you geared towards maintaining credentialing, CME opportunities, student loan repayment, furthering your career, avoiding burnout, preparing for retirement, and more. 

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Want access to even more exclusive content and resources? Stay tuned for our Patreon announcement!

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A Reminder from the host: While I try to ensure all the links work/resources remain updated, I make no promises that a broken link hasn't accidentally snuck in so please contact us if you encounter any faulty links or outdated information. As always, please remember the information on PASPAC is simply what helped us succeed and is not intended to be used as medical or legal advice. 

New Grad Central 

Congratulations! You've made it through PA school and are either gearing up to take the PANCE or have already taken it and are preparing for life after such a major accomplishment. You might be wondering what the heck happens next. See below for answers to all your burning New Grad questions. Also feel free to take a look at our Preparations for New Grad life in the PA-S Resource Hub.

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Negotiating Your Contract & Counteroffers

You may have already landed your first job or you may still be in the interview process. If you're still interviewing, make sure you familiarize yourself with how to negotiate your salary (no matter what is offered first) and how to counter to any low-ball offers you receive (or simply walk away).

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Know Your Worth

  • AAPA 2022 Salary Report 

  • The PA Life [2022] How Much Money Do PAs Make

  • MedScape PA  Compensation Report 2022

  • AAPA Wage PArity - 5 Ways to Address the Wage Gap

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Negotiate Your Contract Confidently

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When (And How) To Counteroffer

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Lowball Offers and Understanding When (and Why) to Walk Away  

Though you may be eager to get started with your new career, accepting low ball offers decreases the value of our profession at large and is a disservice to yourself, your colleagues, and the PA Community. Be confident enough in your worth and the worth of our profession to know when to say no.

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Malpractice Insurance

Some employers require you to have your own Malpractice policy and others simply add you to their group policy. Either way, you should know what is covered and how to ensure you stay covered throughout your career. If your employer requires you obtain your own malpractice, try and negotiate reimbursement it in your contract.

Familiarize yourself with some of the best malpractice insurances for Physician Assistants through the links below. (Basic Malpractice Info - click here)

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  • CM&F - (A++ Rating) Endorsed by the AAPA and offers discounts for New Grads

  • Brexi (A++ and AA+ Ratings) offers discounts to PAs 

  • ProLiability (4.7 stars on TrustPilot, no AMBest found) - User friendly and offer some discounts

  • HPSO (no AMBest Rating)- One of the leading malpractice agencies with a good reputation

  • BaxterPro (no AMBest Rating found) - offers affordable plans with financing available 

  • CoverWallet allows you to compare different policies after submitting a quote request

NPI,
State Licensing, and DEA

Registering for an NPI and Connecting Your Employer

 

State Licensing Requirements

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DEA Licensing - Check with your company if needed, negotiate coverage into your contract

  • NIH Practitioners And Prescriptive Authority - learn about importance of Rx Authority here

  • AAPA PA Prescribing Authority by State

  • DEA APP Authorization by State - also where you can apply for DEA license  

Insurance Credentialing

This is one of the longest processes holding many up from starting to practice. Your employer usually has someone who submits applications for you (each must be done individually), but they cannot submit them until you have everything above completed and approved. Some insurance carriers can take up to 160 days (nearly 6 months) to approve your application. While they do not all take this long, it is important to understand the process to set reasonable expectations for yourself and your employer. 

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For the Well Seasoned PA-C 

You've probably been in the biz long enough to know where to go for resources, but let us provide you with a one stop shop for finding whatever you may be looking for. 

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Want to request additional resources? Contact us here. 

Maintaining Certification

  • NCCPA Maintaining Certification - with additional resources and FAQ

  • BoardVitals Maintaining Your Physician Assistant Certification

  • NEJM Knowledge Changes in NCCPA Certification Maintenance Requirements

  • AAPA Competencies for the PA Profession - PDF available for download, amended 2021

Paying off Student Loans

CME Info/  Opportunities

Avoiding Burnout

  • AAPA Avoiding Burnout

  • AAPA Strategies for PAs to Prevent Burnout

  • NIH/JAAPA Addressing PA Burnout

  • SEMPA Burnout & Wellness

  • Rosh Review 10 Ways to Prevent or Reduce the Effects of Burnout in Medicine

  • LinkPAs Physician Assistant Burnout (And Treatment)

Advance Your Career 

  • AAPA Career Advancement and Transitions

  • KTE Medical Jobs Strategies for PA Career Advancement

  • AAPA Top 5 Ways to Get on The PA Leadership Path

  • AAPA Leadership & Management Training Courses

  • CompHealth 3 Ways PAs Can Advance Their Careers Through Leadership

  • PAEA Leadership Development 

  • AAPA How to Build an APP Leadership Career Pathway in Your Organization 

  • MedGeeks PA Doctorate Program (blog)

  • Dr. Emily WhiteHorse, PA Educator Academy 

Switching Specialties 

  • AAPA Locums Tenens Offers Work/Life Balance and a Fresh Start

  • CompHealth PA Changing Specialties - Why PAs are Choosing to Make the Move

  • AAPA Returning to Practice 

  • Health eCareers Exit Strategy: How to Leave Your PA Position Gracefully

  • The PA Life 4 Most Common Reasons PAs Quit Their Job

PANRE Prep

Planning for Retirement

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