Things I Wish I Knew Before Physician Assistant School
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Hey everyone! Just wanted to share some of the things that I wish I knew before Physician Assistant school. Hopefully this helps you guys better prepare you for what to expect!! Comment below any questions you have or any video requests. Have an amazing dayyyy!!
Also, check out my video of a day in the life of a PA student :)
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1. It’s a lot of work 2. Doesn’t matter which school you go to 3. Make time to do the things you enjoy 5. It’s stressful, it’s ok to cry 6. Know the financial debt you’ll endure when spending 7. It’s like a 9-5 job 8. Network with providers, especially during rotations
Does it really not matter what school you go into??? Cause I really don't want to have to take the GRE
@@arias7977 as long as they are accredited by the time you matriculate you can take the pance. Most only want to know you passed that exam. I personally did go to a very well known PA school in Florida but it’s where I got accepted. I honestly would have picked the newer school but I got accepted there 2 weeks later and they started a semester later so I wouldn’t have been done by now.
Yes, a 9-5 job, except the real work starts when you get home at 5.
Great video! So happy there’s someone on RUclips making PA videos ! Helps so much thanks Kendra!
Of course!! Thank you so much for watching 🤗🙏🏼
Thanks for another great video! I'm graduating with my bachelors in social work this year and I'm also squeezing in prerequisite's for PA school. Your videos continue to give me the motivation that I need during this process. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching!! That's so exciting!!!
Finally a PA channel!! Thank you for sharing your story & my dream is to go onto PA school after completing my pre reqs
Gabie Hebert Thank you so much for watching!! I wish you luck on your journey! You got this 🤗🤍
Run away fast!
@@jamesbronson3347 why
hi new subscriber here!! I’m going to be a freshman this fall and planning to work towards going to PA school I’m so excited I thought this video was so helpful!!
Good luck!! And thank you for watching!!
#2 is so important!! It really doesn’t matter which school you go to as long as you pass the board! All schools do is provide you with the information that you need for the exam. What you do with that info is up to you! So if you can find an accredited program that’s also affordable, go for it! ((:
Hey Kendra, great video - I've just finished med school in the UK but trying to learn more about PAs (Physician Associates here in the UK) and it's been really eye opening. Helpful video and hope you're enjoying life as a PA!
Thank you for making this! Starting PA school this fall and I can’t wait 🤩
Aubrie Jones congratulations! Best of luck to you.💕
Ariel Smith thank you! 💛
Just finished my first semester. It's a hard but definitely motivating. Good luck!!
Haha I have heard the horror stories! I’m trying to soak in the advice before I start the journey myself.
Congrats!!! So exciting! 🤗 thank you for watching 😘😘
So happy to find PA student pages! I used to be a nursing student and there is countless accounts for that but hardly any for PA students:/
you make PA school sound miserable now im stressed
I mean its just 2 years vs like 10 years for a doctor lol
Thank you for your input! I was wondering if you have any tips on networking? Like I always feel awkward asking ppl questions bc I don't want to encroach on their private lives too much.
Second, did you need research experience for PA school?
Lastly, was it hard to find a job? I heard that NPs might have more opportunities.
I got my bio bachelors in 2018 and trying to decide on my next steps.
Tips on networking... go to events that will have the type of people you’re looking for. Or get a job in the hospital or doctor’s office and make good relationships with them ☺️
No you don’t need research experience prior to PA school
There are lots of PA opportunities out there ☺️
Could you make a video on how to network? I never really had to do that in college so I don’t even know how to approach that! Thanks :)
That's definitely an interesting topic that I'd have to sit down and put some good thought into before I make it, but I'll definitely try!
How can you support yourself financially when going to school?
Also how did you manage school/life balance?
Loans :) government loans are number one.
That’s not much school/ life balance. You’re main focus is studying and not failing out as Kendra mentioned. I went to the gym some but it went from 6 days a week before PA school, to 4 days a week first semester, to 2 days a week second semester, and none third semester (32 credit hour semester). Went back ho to 4-5 times a week clinical year. But other than that I didn’t go out or do anything. I went shopping for groceries, sometimes clothes for clinicals, etc. that’s about it.
@@MHSMagicLuver thank you!
@@Chrissyco4 lol you’re welcome. I like to go through comments like this and try to answer ones I can :)
@@MHSMagicLuver do you regret becoming a PA? is it fun or just boring??
How would you recommend preparing for PA school. Meaning course load. Would you recommend students study harder or as if the course load was larger to prepare them for PA school so they can get use to the amount of studying they will need to do per day. Some of my current professors give very little work outside of class so should I be practicing good study habits now before I graduate my undergrad program.
Great question! I definitely wouldn't study "harder" per say in college. I would try to get a good grasp of time management and figuring out different ways of studying that work for you :) In the end PA school course load is really about discipline and doing it because it's what you love! And having support along the way definitely helps :)
Thanks for the vid! Informative. I'm currently in a Surg Tech program with the hopes of PA school after my bachelors. Quick question, not only is the tuition important, but would you also recommend one with a "friendlier" prerequisite course load? Say you meet the prereqs without a certain math or genetics or something along with a lower tuition? I'm really sleepy so I hope this is at least a LITTLE coherent. Thanks!
What did you get your bachelors in?? I want to be a OB/GYN PA but im just not sure what to major in
@@ashleykmetz7553 My cousin and other PAs have advised I major on a customizable general studies or biology. As long as the prereqs are taken care of. Also they told me the biggest thing is knock the interview out of the park.
Hi Kendra! I know someone already asked a similar question, but if I’m not a full time student (because I’m going back to school only for my pre-reqs and wouldn’t want to risk taking on too many hard classes) would that negatively impact my application?
As long as you get your pre-reqs done and you meet their gpa requirement, it shouldn’t be a problem ☺️
ahh great advice!! so worried hehe
Thanks!! You'll do great :D
thank you for your perspective.:)
Of course!
I’m currently a senior in high school but plan on going into school this fall as a psych major. Not exactly sure what degree i will end up with but definitely am planning on going to PA school after! Do u think a psych major is smart? I really was trying to avoid bio major. I’m super into mental health and social work and want to be a PA working w the same kind of things..... no one in my family is a doctor/ even close to med related jobs so I’m the first one and don’t really have any guidance or someone to give me advice! TYIA ❤️💖💕
Madison Mackniak search up the schools you want to go to and look at the requirements and ask the college you attend if you’d be able to fulfill them under your psych major
Psych usually doesn't have all the required pre-reqs so you'd probably have to take classes outside of that major. But like DRZ Kid said, def look up the schools you're interested in and you'll find all the pre-reqs there and be able to compare to the classes that are in your major :) Thanks for watching!!
I am studying the same thing before I go to pa school!
I feel you on this! I want to work in the psych field but under medicine (MD or PA). My school has a Pre-PA program and psych is one of the main majors including Human Biology and General Studies. You’ll need your sciences like Gen, Org, Inorganic Chm. Gen Bio, Advance A+P, Biochem, Patho etc. Like everyone else said look up the schools and look at the requirements.
Hey Kendra, I’m currently a senior in HS and I am interested in aesthetic medicine, I was wondering what your thoughts were on attending community college for the first two years then transferring? I’ve been so beyond stressed out this year deciding which one would be best. I have teachers pushing me towards university but my mom thinks it’s best to go to a cc to save some money. Thoughts??
They usually don’t care as long as you meet all of their requirements ☺️
Hey I’m senior as well and plan to start with cc and transfer over. I would definitely look up the requirements to PA programs that you are interested in or close by. I have my mind set on one right now.
When you say that it is too much and stressfully, will you be a little bit specific and say maybe you have to read an entire book or chapters in a day or week?? How is it stressfully and how many books do you need to read in order to complete your assignments? Do you use the Instructor's PowerPoint notes or you have to read lot of books?? How is it too much?
It's a lot because you end up having 4-5 tests a week. This requires a lot of time studying. In college you would never have that many tests at a time. You're also in school all day long then have to go home and study more for your tests. Whereas in college, you had flexibility with scheduling your classes and having enough time to study/enjoy off time :) hope that helps. You can get through it though for sure
Kendra Lynne sounds stressful, I just want to know if you did have some sort of social life at all? I’m worried about that, I’m young but don’t handle stress all that well maybe that’ll change as I go through college
Hi! Do you know if a Bachelors in Health Sciences (major in Clinical Health) is a relevant undergrad degree to get into PA schools for postgrad studies?
Check out this video! Applying to PA school :)
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I’m studying psychology rn I’m definitely thinking about PA school!
You should! It's a great option. Try shadowing some PAs to see if it's something you're in to :)
Hi Kendra!. Do PA programs consider master's degrees graduate from other foreign countries in the USA?
Compared to nursing school and med school what order would you rank all 3 based on easiest to most difficult.
I’m a high school senior going into pre-med. I plan to go to PA school after getting my BS. I was wondering how I could get PCE hours during undergrad without having a certification? Or maybe certifications that do not take a long time to complete. I want to be able to apply to PA school as soon as I’m finished with undergrad
Omg I’m in the same boat as you, I know you can become a medical scribe without having a certification or you can become a medical volunteer at a hospital which is what I plan to do during the summer.
T & A FOREVER how do you know that being a medical volunteer will count for PCE?
Where would you recommend you live during PA school? My campus is near downtown so I’ve been looking at downtown apartments nearby and weighing the pros/cons of a commute to somewhere more spacious or somewhere small and nearby…hard to know!
Can you cover how to obtain PA shadow hours? If it’s through a PA program I apply to or if I need independently seek out PAs in hospitals for that?
Yes!! Coming soon! 😁
Hi Kendra, I love your videos! I was wondering how old were you when you started PA school? Thank for your time! :)
Hi! I was 22 when I started. Thank you so much for watching!
Hi please please please answer my question I know you went to a different school but I need to ask you I saw one of the comments you wrote if you get three C's you are done did you mean in your bachelor degree or when you're at the PA school?
Super useful! Thank you
Do you have any advice on science GPA? Like what was yours and how many places did u get accepted? Thanks!
I am really worried by myself. I doubt myself a lot, my be I have to try many times before I get in to PA school or maybe I will fail like I failed my 1st semester in Nursing. I thought I was smart. I finished my MPA but I am not happy. Now, I always think about PA school, but all my prerequisite courses are more than 5 years now. Since, I failed Nursing, I feel like I cannot do this and If I don't try for PA school, I think I will regret my whole life. I want to do PHD but I think about spending 5 years to do PHD and not being satisfied at the end and struggling financially as well. I am so confused about what to do.
you should try! but make sure you have the money, or you're confident that you can pay off your loans. try a community college for the pre-reqs maybe :)
Hi , I’m getting my bachelors in biology but so far I’ve gotten 2 C’s one in microbiology lecture and ANATOMY 2 lecture.. my professor were horrible 😭.. will I still be accepted in P.A school when I apply :(
Retake them if you need to. Your science gpa needs to be at least a 3.0 for majority of schools
I am so glad I passed my chemistry classes and math fewww thanks god. So with that being said am I done or am I going to have more chemistry and more math once I rank in the P.A. program. Someone pls tell me I left them behind now😂🙏🏼
How hard was your chemistry classes??? I'm debating between biology or chemistry. I feel like everyone goes for a 4 year biology degree.
Jessi James Collection I love biology! Biology is very interesting and fun! I would totally do a whole degree in biology! However chemistry! 😩😩😩😩😩 nooooooo
@@jessijamescollection2017 chemistry is a nightmare. I majored in bio it was much more fulfilling for me. Chem classes made me cry multiple times😂 I couldn't imagine majoring in it lol
What books do you reccommend or suggest for PA?
I will be a senior in high school and boyyy I feel like I'm in a tight position.... I'm currently in dual credit and I am taking the classes necessary for my associates, I am also taking a few other classes that will help me get closer to becoming a PA (following a bit of the pre-reqs from the college I want to go to BCM) . Although, I'm not sure if what I'm doing is right, I'm not sure what to do after I graduate, what's the next step? Does anyone have any tips for me?
Check out my “applying to PA school” video ☺️
I’m a year late but I just graduated from high school and I also did dual enrollment and ended up getting my AA degree. I am also trying to figure out if I want to go for PA or a registered dietitian. All I can say is do not stress too much about it because most of the prerequisites for PA school is science. Since you did dual enrollment you should have already taken prerequisites needed for your AA that is also needed for PA school. Did you figure out what you want to do or are you still deciding?
Hi! I came across your video and I was just wondering what did it take for you to enter into PA school? And how did you do it?
Check out my other videos :)
Just out of curiosity because I'm super nervous about going down this path, I worked full time while also in undergrad full time during my last 2.5 years of college. I worked as a server so I wouldn't get out until 12 or 1 am sometimes and still had to get up early. However, I did still manage to get good grades and find free time for myself despite the heavy studying and workload. Would this experience benefit me in any was for PA school?
It definitely would!! Especially since all you’ll be doing is school (ideally) ☺️
Just curious I know you can’t say the exact number but can you give a range within $10,000 of what you make as a PA. I really want to know what I can expect as a PA.
Salaries vary by state and specialty so you can’t assume what I make will be the same nationally. But in cosmetic derm in NC I make 110-150k
Between*
@@itsKendraLynne holy fuck that’s a lot
Any tips on getting the clinical or patient experience hours needed to apply to PA schools?
Upcoming video :)
hi, I’m a senior in high school that’s about to graduate (virtually ofc) and I was wondering how long does it take to get pre reqs? and can you transfer schools for PA school or do you have to stay with the same university? thank you :)
hello, I am a sophomore in college and I can answer your questions!
it all depends on you for your prereqs of PA school because remember, you have to take some additional classes for your major+school requirements!
And you need your bachelors before applying to PA school. whether it be a B.A or B.S in biology, psychology, maths, exercise science, arts, theater. Just make sure to see which schools you want to apply for PA and take its pre-reqs!
Some colleges/universities have both programs, getting a bachelors and then a pa program. which you have to apply to despite being within the same institution.
thanks so much that really helps!
When you apply to PA school, you apply to any schools you'd like. So no, you don't have to go to the PA school that's associated with your school if your college happens to have a program :)
Kendra Lynne thank you!
Please tell while doing Master's in PA program can we work part time,how many classes are in s week in this program
i’m just a sophomore in high school but i’ve been look into my future but i thought to become a PA you just do 4 years and then another 2 years to get your master degree is there more schooling after that or...?
That’s correct, 4 years undergrad, 2 years ish masters degree. Check out my applying to PA school video ☺️
Kendra Lynne oh ok I don’t know how I got confused on that then. I definitely will check out that video. Your channel is super helpful for me.
No problem!! Thanks so much for watching 🤗
Their are also accelerated programs you could apply to as a senior in high school. It is 3 years for your bachelors and 2 for your masters at most schools.
Thank you!
Damn, 3 C’s in a row and you’re out? Sounds hard
I plan to become a PA in pediatric dermatology, but what are your responsibilities as a cosmetic PA? How different is it?
I also learned you can switch specialties, how do you do that? is it more schooling? Also, how did you get your hours for PA school, volunteering or something else? I have a lot of questions lol
No more schooling. A lot of what we learn is on the job training.
Most hours are done by CNA, EMT, paramedic, MA, nursing, or scribing. Most schools require paid hours.
Hi! Thanks for your video. Please where can I start my process for PA. I am a medical assistant for 5 years
Caspa
Hi, my situation's a little different, I am currently AC Duty Navy, will be retiring in about 3 years. I just got my bachelors, I'm currently taking extra classes to fulfill requirements to get accepted into a PA. I'm considering Rosalind Franklin in Great Lakes. I'm a little nervous being so old and never working in the medical field. My job in the Navy was quite different, I am a jet engine mechanic. I am nervous because of the age factor and the amount of education and intelligence needed to complete the program. So, I guess my question is, do you think it would be beneficial for someone my age to pursue such an aggressive career option? I appreciate your most honest opinion.
I'd say go for it, ive seen so many stories of people who are older that went back to school or that went to med school and became doctors/health professionals later in life. Its never a bad thing to invest in self, dont let outside voices discourage you. Plus I always like to see black people going into the medical field 😁
The average of PA school matriculants is 27. I was 26. There were multiple students in their 30s in my class. I have seen people in their 40s and 50s go to PA school.
At an older age (unsure your age) you have to also take into account the cost. I have seen some people post who are making the same they would make as a PA or even making more than they would make as a PA. It’s not all about money but have to see if it’s worth it in that way. I was making 20-25k before PA school. So making 90-100k straight out of school will be a huge jump. I plan off paying off my loans aggressively.
@@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 Thank you for your kind words...means a great deal
@@MHSMagicLuver Thank your for sharing with me your most honest opinion, it means a great deal.
Hey loved your video! Can you be a psychology major in undergrad and be a PA? I have to do more research
You can have any major as long as you get your pre-reqs done. Check out my applying to PA school video 😁
I’m pursing a career in Physician Assistant. My major is Psychology w/ a double minor in Biology & Chemistry so I can still cover the pre-reqs.
@Abioye Bidziil I'm a Psychology major and am worried that this won't make me competitive. Does this apply to most schools?
Kialen Smith Hey kialen! Im a junior psychology major with a biology minor in college and trying to see where i can go with this. Im really confused and not sure where my next steps at but I would love to hear where you’re at and what you have done!!
Hi! how many days a week did you go to PA school? and were they all from 9-5pm??
Usually 8-5 M-F. Depends on the program
Few questions if you don’t mind :) 1. How long did it take you to become a PA in total like undergrad + graduate studies, 2. Are you happy as a PA? 3. Do you have work life balance? 4. Do you make a rewarding salary? (Numbers would be appreciated) thank you again for this amazing video!
I’m a sophomore in high school and I know it’s pretty early for me to even be thinking about this but I definitely want to become either a PA or an NP but I’m leaning towards PA. I’m taking AP classes and getting decent grades, my gpa is a 3.6 so I’m not all that special. I’m starting a medicine program next year (my junior year) and when I’m a senior I will continue the program to become certified to be a Medical Assistant to get my hours needed for PA school (during undergrad). Do you have any tips about becoming a PA in general? Do you have to be very smart, and you talked about how intense it was but do you at least get breaks on the weekends or anything? I just want more insight of how my schedule would be. And also how many people do they accept into PA school. For example 1,000 applicants but only 150 are accepted? What gpa do those who get accepted have? Thanks!!
Hi I’m pretty sure I’m not the person you’d like to talk to, but we’re in the same place and I’d like to contact you. I know it seems a little weird (a lot weird, I’m sorry) but I think we’d have good conversations! Do you have an Instagram?
I’m also in the same position if you’d like to connect!
Ashley Jordan hi!!
@@shelbyvaughn7818 hi I'm in the same position as well. what's your insta?
Ashley Mathew hi! It is
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Hi!! So I’m currently applying to colleges and interested in the PA program, I want to work with pediatrics, should I major into Biology ?
You can major in anything. I was a psych major. I’m a newly certified PA. Do what interests you.
Major in MD or DO
Is it crucial to volunteer in hospitals and get experience in patient care to be accepted into a PA school???
Patient care experience is a requirement. Check out my Applying to PA school video
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If I’m a prescience major, would that meet all the prerequisites to go to PA school?
Depends on the pre reqs that your school requires
Besides a thesis project (which I'm not sure if every PA school requires), is there a lot of writing/essays in PA school? I would assume it's mainly quizzes and tests, not so much writing assignments. What was your experience like?
No essays except research project at the end. Not sure if all schools require that. You’ll be writing SOAP notes and other things that actually pertain to being a PA 😁
If it’s like a 9-5 job then how do you work a full time job and do full time pa school? Is that impossible? Meaning that your finances will take a hit because of it ?
Yes. You can not work a full time job. Most students don’t work at all. Government loans is how we survive.
What college did you attend and was it stressful to get into pa?
I went to Florida State University and it's not stressful if you prepare ahead of time and are organized about it :)
Kendra Lynne omg I’m going to FSU for undergrad!!
@@itsKendraLynne That's awesome!! I'm going to FSU for undergrad and I'm an aspiring PA. What did you major in when you were in college?
@@harpercoombs8344 same!!
How much were you in debt? And how much have you paid off after the years
I was probably around 115k. Paying it off isn’t really my concern yet. Prob have it down to like 110-112 now.
Kendra Lynne you've only paid 3k back in loans?
What's a good major to take for college? To take to PA School? Anatomy or Kinesiology or even physiology?
Obi Dike I’m also striving to be a PA, personally I’m majoring in health sciences (starting next year) and then I’m gonna go onto PA school, but I think that there are a lot of majors that you can choose from as a starting block before PA school
You can major in anything you want as long as you get your pre-reqs done ☺️
Please I am completing PA school from university of health and allied science gh, is there a way to get to USA. I am a Ghanaian
Do PA have to renew their licence every 4 years
I wished I knew more about the PA field before doing my MBA. Still owe my student loan and not excited about it. Love med field
What was your patient care experience? How were you able land a Dermatology specialty?
I worked as an MA in plastic surgery and OB/GYN for my PCE. I have a video on how I got into cosmetic derm. Check it out 😊
@@itsKendraLynne Thank you will do😊!
I just graduated hs and I wanna become a PA what can I major in and like what classes do I need??
Hi! This was my question too before going to college. But any major is fine. But make sure you look at the prerequisites for becoming an PA make sure the major has a lot of science class's in it such as Biology 1, Biology 2, A&P 1, A&P 2, Chemistry, Psychology, and etc
@@latyahdupree7922 Can I take nursing and proceed to PA School??
@@princeanthonyr.lenaming4138 Yes!
@@latyahdupree7922 OMG! thanks a lot!
Hi kendra,
I m a medical graduate( BAMS) from India.
I'm planning to get my masters in PA.
Basically, the kind of job profile it is, I had done same kind of Work last 15 yrs.
So, which country u suggest, is best to be a PA.
To get the job after PA masters easily, earning & of course PR?
Kindly reply
Even I am bhms done how I can connect to u
what did you major in college?
How long does it take to finish PA school? do I need bachelor degree to be a PA?
Bachelors + 2 years for your masters. I think that’s it :)
Congratulations on fisishing. You said you started in 2014 I think. When did you graduate?
Thanks! 2016
Can u suggest few universities which offer pa school for international students
New subscriber, I just wanna know what’s your undergrad? I’ll be graduating in a year or so with my Bachelors degree.
Exercise science
And thank you for subscribing!! 🙏🏼
@@itsKendraLynne Do you think Bachelor of General Studies is okay?
what school did you go to for undergrad and PA school?
Florida State University then Keiser University
@@itsKendraLynne was keiser university for undergrad or pa?
@@jessijamescollection2017 She means she went to FSU for her undergrad and then she went to Keiser University for PA school
I'm stressing now, but at least this video is giving me heads up. I know that absorbing the materials is very important how do you retain the materials?
What happens if you don't do good on a test in PA school?
It depends on the school you're at. I my school, I believe if you got like 3 C's or something like that, you were done. And I mean 3 C's in classes, not on tests :)
@@itsKendraLynne what do you mean you are done?
@@itsKendraLynne and three C's in your undergraduate or you actual master PA ?
What title do you have patients call you? Doctor, nurse, Mrs.?
first name basis
Kendra 😁
They call you doctor, no matter how many name tags you wear, and how many times you remind them your a PA. When you tell them your a PA, they either say what's that, or they ask when are you going to finish your education.
what did you major in college
hello! how many years does it take to become a physician assistant after high school?
Feroza Zamani around 6 years
@@itsKendraLynne Thanks
Would you need to go to a university first and get a bachelor's degree before getting into Mcmaster university and becoming a pa?
I believe the PA program at McMaster only requires a minimum of two years of university.
All PA programs are now masters degrees so you need a bachelors degree before applying to PA programs.
@@MHSMagicLuver I believe they’re referring to McMaster in Ontario. In Canada you only need a Bachelors :)
when you say PA school, are you talking about a major program in PA studies?
pa school is the school that physicians assistant go to like how doctors go to medical school. You can have any degree and u must finish the pre reqs
@@prarthanax5305 *physician assistant. There’s no apostrophe. We aren’t owned by physicians.
_Berries_, it’s a masters degree.
very helpful, thank you. And you are cute!
How high is that bed?dang!
It’s kinda interesting that’s she said she didn’t know what PA school entailed. In your personal statement, you have to explain why PA school or what passions drive you. I wonder which program this was.
It is very intense and would not recommend it to someone without them full understanding what PA school entails and what the PA role is .
You don’t have to explain why “PA school” , but rather, what PA. You can know everything about being a PA and not much about what actual schooling is going to be like besides a didactic and clinical year
Also to add.. no matter how much you think you understand what PA school is like.. you will never fully understand till you’re doing it.
I worked with PAs who just graduated. They told me it was rough and they would never do it again.. but they are glad they did it. I tell everyone that they won’t understand until they are doing it.
Kendra Lynne I guess I overly prepared and thought most people did what I did which is explore the career and classes. In addition, most programs require shadowing PAs which is where I asked a lot of questions and got a better understanding of the demands. Good luck in your program.
Lisa i guess it is just surprising because I have also worked with PAs and currently in a program. It’s expensive and you have to have a passion for it. I figured most people dove deep into exploring the career and school.
@@swtbrowneyes91 I learned about PA school in 2009. I didn’t get into PA school until May 2018 so I had been researching for 9 years. Still nothing would have prepared before the rigor of school.
Kendra graduated PA school in 2016 so she’s been working for a while (and in 3 different specialties I believe). I just graduated and passed my PANCE last month.
How did you like your PA program
It was great ☺️
I'm a medical student from India I'm in my final year of graduation so what would be better option for me pa or a resident in us .
Resident
@@Moll662 thank you for ur suggestion
Resident for sure!!
How did you get enough shadowing and job experience for PA school?
Check out my other videos ☺️ I have a whole video on shadowing
what did you get your bachelors in??
Exercise science
What does it mean when a school is under provisional accreditation ?
It is generally for newly accredited programs. Either the program has just started the program and ARC-PA has recognized they have the resources and capabilities of being a PA program.
@@Truthinmind7890 Thank you for your reply. If you attend a program that is under provisional accreditation, will it affect you at all?
@@greenkara09 When I applied last cycle I applied to schools that had provisional accreditation as well.
I ultimately accepted a seat at an continued accreditation program because I felt it was safer.
The only downside I would say from a provisional accreditation program is that they are new. I would highly recommend checking the programs website and seeing if they have stats from the first couple of cohorts that graduated. Check to see of the enrolled students, how many graduated and how many passed the PANCE on their first attempt. These can tell you how well a provisional program is doing. If they haven't graduated a class yet it is risky to accept an offer because you don't know the standards of the program yet. You can still accept the offer but its up to you if u want to take that gamble.
But I just want to say not all provisional programs are bad. There are many great ones out there and I recommend checking the forums of what current students are saying about them. Provisional programs just require a little more research since they are newer. In the end, you want to accept a seat at a program that you feel comfortable in and know it will prepare you to pass the PANCE.
do i need a bachelor degree to apply for PA ?
Yes, you do. Check out my “Applying to PA school” video 😊
I have a question! so I saw you worked as another type of PA before becoming a derm PA and why was that?
Sometimes you can't get into the field you really want to be in right after school. Especially if it's a difficult field to get in to.
Kendra Lynne is it really that easy to switch specialties when your a pa?
I’m actually interested in aesthetic medicine as well. I wanted to know did you get a job before you got into PA school?
Thanks for watching! I worked in Plastic Surgery as a medical assistant prior to PA school. Check out my how to get into aesthetics video :)
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I never saw, PA in civilian school! Military only!
Do you think it’ll be hard to manage a job and go to PA school?
1000% yes. Don’t do it
Oh lord- Im still in hs
lmao same, im a junior
What bachelor degree did u pursue before you got into PA?
You should want to focus in the science and health majors such as biology, psychology, chemistry, nutrion, you get it
Focus on what you like not science !!
Blossom Ibudeh you can do anything
@@milagrosceja6396 im not in college myself, just putting out what I’ve learned, most colleges have told me if ur looking to pursue a medical field career, to focus in on science and nutrition, seems accurate...
Is PA school harder or BSN school?
Yes. It’s a masters degree. BSN is bachelors degree. Check out Kaynen brown’s channel. He is only maybe a month into PA school and is talking about how difficult it is compared to nursing.
Even NP, I would argue PA is more difficult. Because NPs can go to school while working full time. Most cannot work even a PRN job during PA school. No one could do full time. That would be impossible.
We learn so quickly. About every 2 weeks into a different subject. We had at least 2 exams every week. Finals week was 7 exams in 5 days. Basically had 24 hours to study for a final.
How long is pa school ?
2 years
Do you need a masters degree before pa school?
Nope!
No you don't, you need a bachelor's degree and PA school is generally a master's degree :)
Check out my Applying to PA school video
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Kendra Lynne thank you💙
Kendra Lynne so you earn you’re masters after PA school or during?
Nice
I want to cry