You may be surprised to learn that 38% of PAs surveyed by AAPA in 2025 said they were experiencing burnout. In this clip, I explore why burnout is so prevalent in healthcare and explain how to prioritize your well-being as an early career PA.
It’s never too early to start protecting yourself against burnout. These AAPA resources can help:
Sustainability – This webinar recording led by PA Tracy Bingaman dives into practical strategies to help PAs create a sustainable approach to achieving work-life balance.
Boundaries and Professional Wellbeing – In this article, PA Career Coach Jennifer Anne Hohman explains how PAs can craft healthy boundaries in challenging team practice situations.
Lifehacks for PAs – In this article, PA J. Leocadia Conlon outlines eight quick tips for solving the PA work/life balance problem.
as a Solution – In this webinar recording, PA Thomas Massing and staffing professional Mike Freeman share what causes burnout among PAs and why locum tenens may offer a reprieve.
How ADHD Affects Clinical Practice – In this article, PA Tyler Amores outlines practice-modifying options and lifestyle recommendations that can help new PAs with ADHD navigate clinical practice.
Taking a Sabbatical – In this article, PA Shayne Foley outlines the benefits of taking a sabbatical and the variables to consider beforehand.
PA Wellness Resource Center – This resource center is AAPA’s homebase for PA well-being. Come for the self-assessment tools and stay for the latest news and research on PA burnout.
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