Here is a picture of the end point. Or I guess the beginning. Long before you get a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies you have to enter into a grueling didactic year and than an even more grueling rotation year. Let me back up a little and let you know how I got to Philadelphia University…. View Post
Slice Em’ and Dice Em’- Your Surgery Rotation
My surgery rotation was at a busy hospital in Philadelphia. I chose to do a more general surgery rotation to get a wider scope of what happens in the OR. This included general surgery, colorectal, breast, and ortho. My favorite was colorectal…not. I never knew how they had to position a patient for rectal surgery, and let me… View Post
The “Crease”…..Your Gyn Rotation
If you’ve made through the didactic year and started rotations, chances are this may be a dreaded clinical. Prior to starting clinicals, my program hired people to allow us to practice the GU exam. I have no idea what low spot these people were in to allow 42 pelvic exams in a row, but maybe they were… View Post
Blood, Guts, and Bones- Your ER Rotation
I must say that I have been working in the ER for 6 years now so I am a leeeeetle partial to this rotation. My rotation was in a busy, level 1 trauma center. It was an intense, mind blowing 6 weeks. Stress levels run high and there is always a lot of action. There is also a disproportionately large amount… View Post
Today’s Debate: NP vs PA
I work in the ER with very talented PAs and NPs. We own that place! Advanced practice providers are well utilized in my practice setting and we are well supported by our supervising MDs. I never worked with an NP prior to my current position but I heard a lot of rumors before I started. Here is one… View Post
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