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Undergraduate Major to take when applying to PA School
What undergraduate major is recommended if you want to apply to PA programs in Canada?
Tips to be a Stronger PA School Applicant
Tips on how to become a stronger PA school candidate before you start the admissions process.
Undergrad Coursework to take for Canadian PA Admissions
Tips on what courses to take to apply to PA programs in Canada.
How new Ontario PA Grads find Jobs
A breakdown of how new Ontario Physician Assistant graduates obtain meaningful PA employment
The PA-Physician Supervisory Relationship
A breakdown of the important components of a strong PA/MD supervisory relationship, to help synergistically deliver high quality patient care.
What is the difference between a PA and MD?
Differences between pursuing a career as a PA vs. physician.
Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners: Similarities in Differences in Canada
Learn about the similarities and differences between PAs and NPs in Canada, in terms of role, education, practice and employment.
Can Canadian PAs practice in the United States?
Canadian PAs cannot practice in the United States.