PA SCHOOL & CERTIFICATION STUDY RESOURCESPA Student Resources
For current Canadian PA Students and new PA Graduates.
1st Year PA School
1st year PA school involves classroom learning that includes learning medical foundations, patient assessment and examination skills, as well as clinical placement and observerships. Each PA Program delivers its curriculum using different styles.
Before PA School Starts
Congrats! You Got into PA School, now what?
What I wish I knew in 1st year PA School
Working Part-Time while in PA school
Resources for 1st year PA School
First-Year Clinical Placements: How to Prepare and What to Bring
How to write an Effective SOAP Note
Using #FOAMed resources to complement learning
1st Year Study Tips and Tools
Mastering Learning in 1st Year PA School: A Guide to Effective Studying
Working with your PA Student Advisor: Tips for Mentees
McMaster’s PA Program
Overview of 1st year PA Courses
Guide to Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
University of Toronto’s PA Program
How to Study Effectively for Online Learning
Manitoba Masters of PA Studies
2nd year PA school
PA Clerkship Basics
How To Guides
Documenting Patient Encounters
Clerkship Guides
Core Rotations
Elective Rotations
Resumes & Job Interview Guides for New PA Graduates
Build your Resume
How to Craft a New PA Grad Resume
How to ask preceptors for references
The PA Job Hunt
Landing your first PA Job: Tips for New PA Grads
Where to find PA Jobs in Canada
Guide to the Ontario PA Career Start
How New Ontario PA Grads Obtain Employment
Prepare for the PA Job interview
Tips to Prepare & Excel for the PA Job Interview
Questions to ask PA employers during a PA Job Interview
Acing the Virtual PA Job Interview
PA Contract Negotiation
Passing the PA Certification Exam
Passing the PA Certification Exam (PACE) allows PAs to obtain their Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) designation.
