PA Programs: Finding a good fit
As someone who was applying to PA programs just over 3 years ago, I remember having well-meaning people repeatedly tell me that I ...
TOGETHER, WE WILL
Diversify the PA Profession,
Strengthen Your Community.
TOGETHER, WE WILL
Diversify the PA Profession,
Strengthen Your Community.
Supporting
PAs of Color at Every Stage of Their Careers
Diversifying
Medicine Through Advocacy and Education
Improving
Patient Outcomes Through Representation
Supporting
PAs of Color at Every Stage of Their Careers
Diversifying
Medicine Through Advocacy and Education
Improving
Patient Outcomes Through Representation
YOU NEED MORE
SUPPORT FOR YOUR PA CAREER
You want to be a physician assistant, and serve your community. However, no one prepared you for the challenges you’ve had to face as a person of color pursuing medicine. The truth is, you haven’t felt supported and don’t see many people who look like you in the profession. It’s not all in your head! People of color make up a third of the U.S. population but only 12-13% of the PA profession. Without representation, mentorship or a roadmap, many BIPOC students feel like outsiders who can not acquire membership into this exclusive club.
WE BELIEVE THAT
Your Success is a Win For Us ALL
As Certified Physician Assistants and BIPOC, we know how difficult it can be to overcome these barriers. We also know how important it is to have the support of a community of peers who share your journey and understand your challenges.
The PAC is a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower diverse students and practitioners on their journeys to becoming successful physician assistants with thriving careers. Through mentorship, community, education and resources, we support the unique needs of PAs of color at every stage of their careers, so they can improve health outcomes in underserved communities and change the world through medicine.
Together, we will bridge the diversity gap in the classroom, clinic, and communities.
WE BELIEVE THAT
Your Success is a Win For Us ALL
As Certified Physician Assistants and BIPOC, we know how difficult it can be to overcome these barriers. We also know how important it is to have the support of a community of peers who share your journey and understand your challenges.
The PAC is a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower diverse students and practitioners on their journeys to becoming successful physician assistants with thriving careers. Through mentorship, community, education and resources, we support the unique needs of PAs of color at every stage of their careers, so they can improve health outcomes in underserved communities and change the world through medicine.
Together, we will bridge the diversity gap in the classroom,clinic and communities.
The PAC is a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower diverse students and practitioners on their journeys to becoming successful physician assistants with thriving careers. Through mentorship, community, education and resources, we support the unique needs of PAs of color at every stage of their careers, so they can improve health outcomes in underserved communities and change the world through medicine.
Together, we will bridge the diversity gap in the classroom,clinic and communities.
Become a Member
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Sign up for membership and join a network of diverse Pre-PAs, PA Students, and PA-Cs.
CONNECT
Get support from peers who understand you and support you on your journey to becoming a successful PA.
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Gain access to our amazing resources, mentorship opportunities and networking possibilities.
WE'RE COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS
Our promise
You don’t need to (and shouldn’t) struggle in silence or spend tons of money on consultants who don’t ‘get’ you. Our resources and community help you save time and money navigating your career, discovering resources, and finding allies. At The PAC, we move together! We support you throughout your journey, from getting accepted into PA school, to passing the PANCE, to becoming a PA-C, and beyond. When you join ThePAC, you get:
- One stop platform where you can access resources that cater to the various stages of your journey.
- Discussion communities where you can ask questions, start threads, search discussion topics and find support from people on similar journeys.
- Access to our network of affiliates who provide a wealth of services tailored to our members.
- Access to financial support and scholarship fund.
OUR
SERVICES
Simple at its core, profound in its impact, our mission is to support PAs of color, diversify medicine through advocacy and education, and empower diverse patients through representation.
Membership
Our resources for prePAs, PA students, and PA-Cs includes open discussion forums by topic, courses, lectures, employment and educational resources, and so much more.
For PA Programs
We use a multifactorial approach when working with schools and universities to increase diversity in the PA profession. Our services include admission, retention, and growth strategies to increase the presence of minority students.
Networking
We connect individuals and organizations who share our interest in diversifying medicine through in-person and virtual events.
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