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Feb 3, 2025 27 min

PA School Part 2 - with Nancy

from Medical Mariner Ink Hosted by Paul Stewart

Physician Assistant, PA School, Relationships, Healthcare, Medical Careers, Support Systems, PA Evolution, PA vs MD, PA Resources, PA Certification This conversation explores the journey of becoming a Physician Assistant (PA), the challenges faced during PA school, and the impact on personal relationships. It discusses the evolution of the PA role, the resources available for aspiring PAs, and the differences between pursuing a career as a PA versus a medical doctor. The importance of support systems for PA students and their spouses is emphasized, along with practical advice for navigating this demanding career path. 00:03 AAPA – American Academy of Physician Associates [https://www.aapa.org/](https://www.aapa.org/) 03:59 ARC-PA – Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant [https://www.arc-pa.org/](https://www.arc-pa.org/) 04:57 - CASPA - Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants [https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login](https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login) 05:34 - NCCPA – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants [https://www.nccpa.net/](https://www.nccpa.net/) 06:27 - PAEA – Physician Assistant Education Association [https://paeaonline.org/](https://paeaonline.org/)

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