PubMedThis link opens in a new windowAs the world's largest biomedical database, PubMed is the top choice database for medical and clinical research questions.
Linked to ATSU's full-text subscription journals when access via this link. Includes access to PubMed Central, which is fulltext and open access.
CINAHL Plus with Full TextThis link opens in a new windowThe best database for allied health research, including PA literature. Use CINAHL to get the best coverage of PA-specific journals.
ScopusThis link opens in a new windowThis large, interdisciplinary database is an excellent complement to medical databases to get a broad and comprehensive search, especially for topics with an interdisciplinary lens.
Top Disciplinary Databases
Education SourceThis link opens in a new windowAs the world's largest educational research database, this is a great database to use for any research that is related to medical and health sciences education.
PsycINFOThis link opens in a new windowPsycINFO is the best resource for psychology and related topics. It is particularly important for anything related to behavioral health.
Health Policy Reference CenterThis link opens in a new windowHealth Policy Reference Center is a database focused on healthcare policy, healthcare administration, public health, and related topics.
SPORTDiscus with Full TextThis link opens in a new windowSPORTDiscus is the best database for sports medicine including orthopedics, exercise science, health education, nutrition, and related topics.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Physician AssistantsThe American Academy of PAs is the national professional society for PAs. It represents a profession of over 108,500 certified PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and the uniformed services.
Arizona State Association of Physician AssistantsThe mission of ASAPA is to promote quality, cost-effective and accessible health care and to promote the professional and personal development of physician assistants.
Association of Family Practice PAsThe Association of Family Practice PAs is the only national organization exclusively representing PAs in primary care. Their mission is to serve as an advocate for the PAs practicing in family medicine at the state and national level.
AAPA Specialty OrganizationsSpecialty organizations support AAPA’s knowledge base regarding medical specialty practice issues. These 27 organizations strengthen the PA profession through their liaisons with their medical and professional counterparts.
National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsThe National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. NCCPA is dedicated to assuring the public that certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers.
Physician Assistant Education AssociationPAEA is the only national organization representing physician assistant educational programs in the United States. Currently, all of the accredited programs in the country are members of the Association.
