Work-life balance

Are you dreaming of becoming a physician assistant (PA), but worried about the hours? Fear not! This comprehensive guide will walk you through different PA schedules, explore how physician assistant hours vary across specialties, and provide tips for achieving that elusive work-life balance. What kind of hours do PAs typically work? Most PAs work full-time, read more…

If you asked 10 physician assistants about their day-to-day life, you would likely get 10 different answers. There is so much variety in this career! One thing that’s true for all PAs, however, is that their work life balance is completely dependent on their position. So, if you’re like many PAs who were attracted to read more…

According to a 2021 survey by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation, 55% of front-line health care workers reported symptoms of burnout (physical or emotional exhaustion surrounding work). Practicing as a PA, like any other medical profession, is an extremely rewarding career that requires focus, critical thinking, and a lot of responsibility. With read more…

Burnout is an enormous topic that has never been more relevant to the general public, let alone the health care field. Prepandemic, there was more stigma attached to mental health in health care settings. But now, over two years into the pandemic, burnout seems ubiquitous and an assumed aspect of many workplaces. You may catch read more…

Residency is a busy time filled with many clinical, professional, and educational responsibilities. Much of the time, it can be a 60-hour or even 80-hour work week without much downtime. With a busy schedule, you may wonder whether you have time to relax and what that might look like. Here’s how vacation during residency works read more…