PA need in Ghana
Hello! I am the Director of Healthcare Education Partnerships with Respiratory Therapists Without Borders. We are a Canadian registered non-profit that provides deployed RCPs and equipment, as well as...
View ArticleInternational complications for PA's
I am sure this probably has been discussed in other blogs. I have an understanding of the Dr to PA relationship and I am just wondering if it is possible for PA’s to work in international settings...
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Well, practice plans with US based physicians is not applicable as it is applied to the state that in which licensure is obtained. My travel/work experience is limited to Nigeria and Guatemala. Work...
View ArticlePA International Practice
I am currently working on a graduate research project and wondering if anyone knows of peer reviewed articles that deal with the PA profession working internationally or in third world counties. I...
View ArticlePA's In Costa Rica
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a PA student who wants to work internationally in Costa Rica… Additionally – Would be PA be accredited? Where could I find out more info...
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Hey Carlee! I noticed that there is not a lot of activity going on on many of these postings. You have a very valid request, and, while I do not have articles to send your way I have a suggestion....
View ArticleReply To: PA's In Costa Rica
Hello Alexandra! A simple search for PAs in Costa Rica actually lead me right back to PAGH and the Volunteer Opportunities page. The organization that popped up for serving Costa Rica is:...
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You should also check out this very well done poster on the topic of Global Expansion of the PA Profession! http://www2.paeaonline.org/index.php?ht=a/GetDocumentAction/i/75206 Johnna
View ArticleRely on Solicitors to Create Lasting Powers of Attorney
Life is full of uncertainties; you can never know what next moment has to offer. Diseases, meeting an accident or other harmful situations can prove to be life threatening. One can never predict the...
View ArticleElective Rotation
Hello all! I am a PA student looking to complete my elective rotation internationally. I have looked into two different companies where I could compete my 6 week international rotation. The first...
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Hello! I completed approximately a 5 week rotation at McCord Hospital in Durban, South Africa, and had a wonderful experience. I am unsure as to whether the contacts are still the same, but here are...
View ArticlePA Mission Program
Hello, I was wondering if there are any Mission Organizations that pay for your PA schooling if you agree to serve with them for 1 or 2 years after you graduate. Any information on any programs will...
View ArticlePA contacts for South Africa
I recently attended the AAPA and had heard there are potentially options in South Africa for internships for PA’s. Unfortunately I was unable to get anyone’s direct information on this and was hoping...
View ArticleTips for planning our Program's first international trip!
Hello! Our PA program in the midst of planning our first international mission trip! We’re tentatively planning to work with an organization in Nicaragua. For those of you who have ever planned or are...
View ArticleMedical trip to Nepal
Has anyone done a medical trip to Nepal? If so, what organization did you use/is trustworthy? Many of my patients are from Nepal and I love hiking so I figured it might be a good trip.
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Heidi, If you are interested in other international opportunities, we are recruiting PAs here in Scotland in Orthopaedics and soon to be Emergency Medicine. here is a link to one of the current...
View ArticleReply To: Tips for planning our Program's first international trip!
Amber, I coordinated an International rotation in Belize as a student. We raised funds mostly from soliciting donations although you can do a number of events such as bake sales, car washes, auctions,...
View ArticleReply To: Medical trip to Nepal
Unfortunately, i’ve had trouble finding an organization that acknowledges PAs in Nepal. I’m told that there is a New Zealand run non profit there that recognizes PAs. Would love to hear if you find...
View ArticleReply To: PA Mission Program
The only organization I know of that funds PA education are the loan repayment programs through the military or National Health Service Corps.
View ArticleReply To: PA contacts for South Africa
We accept PAs for long-term positions in Kenya and Ethiopia, if you’re interested in serving in rural East Africa. Our website is http://www.lalmba.org.
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