the lessons I've learned

reflecting on 3 years as a primary care PA

Last week’s newsletter was…a doozy. There’s no denying that there are tough weeks within this work. Though there are also really great weeks and a lot of joy and meaning in it, too.

In this week’s newsletter, I’m talking about the important lessons I’ve learned thus far as a primary care PA. Hint: most of them have nothing to do with clinical medicine. They’re actually about cultivating a meaningful life both in and outside of clinic.

I’m also talking about things I wish I knew from the beginning. It will hopefully provide some insight through the lens of both providers and patients.

Okay let’s go!! 17 things I’ve learned as a primary care PA within the last 3 years.

Note: most of this is relevant to family medicine/primary care. Though certainly there are some items that are applicable not only to other specialities in medicine, though also many other professions.