PA Career Fairs
Both our Richmond and Savannah campuses held PA career fairs this fall for students expected to graduate in 2027. Over 100 students joined the fairs, meeting directly with employers to discuss the PA profession and future career opportunities.
By speaking directly with healthcare employers, our students were able to learn more about different practice settings, understand what organizations look for in PA candidates, and begin building professional connections before they graduate. Such conversations may also help our students better understand the variety of career paths available to physician assistants.
Healthcare organizations who participated this fall included:
- Sentara Health
- US Acute Care Solutions
- UVA Health
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
- Mary Washington Healthcare
- CHKD Pediatric Urgent Care PA Fellowship
- University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science Program
- Vituity Emergency Medicine
- Your Health
- Savannah Age Management Medicine
- U.S. Army Medical Recruiting
- Nemours Children's Hospital
- Georgia Primary Care Association
A highlight of the event was seeing South University PA graduates return as healthcare professionals and employer representatives. For example, from South University, Richmond, LaToya Raby, PA Class of 2019, attended on behalf of Sentara Health, and Corwin Bernard, PA Class of 2025, represented US Acute Care Solutions. Their involvement provided students with firsthand career insight while also highlighting the strength of South University's alumni and employer partnerships.
PA Career Development Workshops
That same week, our Austin and West Palm Beach campuses held career development workshops for over 70 students in their PA programs. For PA students approaching graduation, having a strong CV and being prepared for an interview can be just as important as knowing what to expect in the clinical setting. The workshops gave students a chance to focus on these professional skills while also discussing the expectations they may encounter in the workplace as they begin their PA careers.
Preparing Future PAs for What's Next
Whether they're attending a career fair, refining their CV, or practicing for an interview, PA students can start preparing for their careers well before graduation. Our Career Services team works alongside South University students to provide opportunities to develop these valuable professional skills, make connections, and learn from active healthcare professionals. For PA students, these experiences can help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace as they prepare to begin the next chapter of their careers.
Want to learn more about our PA programs? Explore our PA program campus pages or request information to speak with our Admissions team.
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Graduates are required to pass the national certification exam and obtain a state license in order to work in the field. (Exam names vary by program.) Please refer to the State Professional Licensure Determination and National Certification/Licensure section of the University catalog for additional information. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Programs, including all Clinical/Medical programs, have a required in-person, practicum, or externship. We cannot guarantee flexibility in these components of the program.
Attendance at these types of events in no way implies or guarantees any current or former student may be hired as a result of this meeting.
