THE BEST MAJOR FOR PA SCHOOL + HOW I CHOSE MY MAJOR
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Are you struggling when it comes to dedicating yourself to a major? It can be a difficult decision as there are many to choose from. Which one will prepare you the best for PA school? In this video, I share my advice to make your decision easier AND tell you how I decided on my major.
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I am currently working on my bachelors in Neuroscience. I plan on becoming an EMT and then applying to PA school. I am so looking forward to becoming a PA specializing in sports medicine or orthopedics. Thank you for this video! 🙏🏼
That's awesome to hear! You'll have a great foundation for PA school.
Just got into PA school and in undergrad I did a program that let me do two bachelors at once so I chose Bio Premed, and Medical Anthropology. My end goal is to also go into orthopedics. Great vids!
That’s pretty unique and awesome. Thanks for watching!
I’m majoring in Applied Human and Sport Physiology and your reasons for not doing biology are exactly why I chose kinesiology instead!! Your video made me feel so much better about my choice, I start to apply for PA schools next April. Thank you!!
Glad to help! 🌱 = 🤮
Majoring in bio. Def looking forward to become an ortho pa
I'm majoring in Exercise Science at Georgia State University :)
Yaasssss 💪💪
Cool
I’m a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry ! Also might change my minor to kinesiology. Goal is to become a Ortha PA in Sports medicine !
That’s a question maybe you can answer in your next video? Do they give options for PA students to go into the sports medicine field? Do you need a background in sports medicine?
Another question! I am a student athlete and have 2 more years of eligibility. My last eligibility will be the first year of PA school. Is it possible to still compete and manage PA school?
No, I don’t think it’d be possible to be an athlete and attend a PA program. The program might even have rules in place which would not allow this. You don’t need a background in sports med to work in that field!
Day with a PA awesome! Thank you so much!
General studies- chemistry,Organic chemistry, statistics, microbiology, molecular,anatomy, virology, biology, business, political science, genetics, humanities,english, philosophy, sociology, medical terminology, physiology and fun classes like kickboxing and yoga
Huge fan of the channel, I am looking to become a PA and I have done a lot of research. I'm trying to somewhat mimic what Kaynen Brown did. I'm currently in nursing school and looking to get a year or two of experience as a nurse then start applying to PA schools. It's definitely not a easy route but in my opinion one of the best in terms of job security and a back up plan. I'll need to do a few pre-requisites that my BSN didn't require after nursing school to be able to apply to PA school, but to know that i'll almost always have a job gives me reassurance. Also I'll get real world clinical experience before PA school which will better prepare be for the clinical year after the didactic year in PA school.
Thanks! Kaynen is awesome. You’re right, if you want a true fall back plan, the nursing route is a good option as long as you’re willing to put in the additional work! Best of luck to you!
Caren Angeles it’s not. Nurse practitioners are not as flexible as Physician assistants
Bro, this brought so much relief. My major was Business Management, I start PA school next month and was afraid. I thought I would not be as prepared because my major was not science related.
I’m a Kinesiology major and was very adamant on going the PT route. But I’ve been shifting my focus to applying for a PA program. I’ll have to choose a concentration soon and I’m nervous about choosing one that won’t prepare me as well. 😭
I’m a biochemistry major but I want to switch to kinesiology
Thank you soooo much for this video! Super useful as a eshp major aiming for pa
I went into college undeclared and transferred two years later because my preferred major was not an option. The change helped tremendously with my education and career goals. Now I am pursuing being a PA! Many people happen to change their major so it is absolutely ok to adjust at a later point.
Yes I’m not liking the bio or chem pre reqs (+ the major is very challenging), but a lot of the pre reqs fall under the bio major. Then I also do want to major in something I can fall back on so I was thinking Econ or something, but sounds like a lot. Stuck between psych, bio, or Econ.
Majoring in mechanical engineering technology and biology and going to be applying to PA school next year
Awesome! Sounds like a great plan!
tell me why I feel the same exact same way!?
I am currently taking Botany and I am always asking myself why do I need this if I am trying to become a PA? you said it correctly when you said you look at slides of leaves and the plant anatomy such as the xylem and phloem. and man this is the most boring class I have ever taken in my life. I like bio in general but botany is a NO GO for me.
Haha yes exactly. I couldn’t tell you a single thing I learned in that class...
Kinesiology Major 😛Lsu ,pre pa pathway !!
Let’s goooo
This video helped me a lot! You said everything I was feeling my first semester of college! I'm a first-gen so I was totally lost and I'm still figuring out things. I'm currently about to finish my 3rd semester at a CC as a kinesiology major. I found the PA career path this semester and realized that this is what I want to pursue. I'm also nervous about not getting into PA school and having to fall back on a career in something I'm not passionate about. Would you recommend getting a minor in business or something as a plan B? Also, I'm thinking of taking the fall semester off since my school is staying closed and moving all classes online due to COVID because I would have to take anatomy and chemistry online. Do you think it's a good idea to wait until I can go to an in-person class? Should I wait until I transfer to a 4-year to take my pre-requisites since CC classes are seen as easier? Or would it look bad on my PA school application if I took a semester off.
Hey! So, first, you can minor in something is, but if it’s not a bachelors degree in that field, I’m not sure how beneficial it’d be. This was my mindset with PA school... keep a high GPA and get as much PCE as i can. If I don’t get accepted, fix my weak areas and apply again. I wasn’t going to take no for an answer and I sincerely believe that if you have to reapply and you work hard, you will get accepted.
I’d wait to take them at your 4 year university. You won’t like the online class and it could affect your GPA. It won’t look bad to take a semester off, especially with our current state of affairs. It’d probably a great idea, to be honest!
Great video! I’m also looking to go into orthopedics. I’m currently a CNA. But, I’m looking to get into something that’s a little easier on my back, while also making more money, and taking less school time, for now. I was thinking radiology. Is that something you would recommend as a short term goal?
Hi, it was nice watching your video. I have a question though about exercise in general. I know it’s healthy for you, but what about over exercising? Like athletes retire before their 40s at the latest usually, and I have heard some dads “work themselves to death” and die when they are under 65 because their body worked so hard their whole lives. So what’s the best balance? Maybe just eating less and working just enough to stay healthy? I know high intensity exercises are really great for the heart, but as long as it doesn’t cause stress that can lead to heart problems right? Like if someone intentionally is raising their heart rate for a good cause like sports vs someone’s heart racing due to a stressor like a panic attack, because that’s negative energy? Basically, maybe I have answered my own question, but those little events added up over time have impact on your body. So what’s the best exercise? I heard swimming is good but also you can burn like 900 calories in less than an hour walking up an incline of 15 on a treadmill going at a speed of 3 mph, which is essentially walking up a mountain, so climbing mountains must also be great exercise right?
Hi! I’m thinking of doing my undergrad in Public Health Sciences at UCI and then go to PA school. Do you know people that did that/do you think that’s a good choice?
Hello! thank you for your videos :) love them!
Hi! Thanks for watching! That sounds like a great degree. Many PA programs don’t require physics, but there are a few that will, so I’d just look into the schools you think you’ll apply to and see so you’re not wasting time and money. Same goes for calc vs stats. When I applied, no one required calc and stats was acceptable. Take stats if you can!
I’m a freshman in college winding down my first year and I’m thinking about changing majors to going into a major that could lead into PA school. Would switching to being a Nursing Major be one that could work in your opinion. I’ve been torn between going the PA or the NP route, and was wondering if I was a nursing major, would PA schools still look into accepting me?
Yes, harder as you have to survive nursing school first but you’ll be very competitive when apply to PA school
Thanks so much for the video! I’m still in high school and I’ve been so interested in getting into PA schools as well as all the requirements needed. I don’t mind science but I would absolutely hate to major in biology or chemistry. I’m mostly looking into college majors and degrees that will provide me with some sort of back up plan if I don’t get into PA school. In your opinion, would you say that a degree in healthcare, such as a health service management degree, would be a major good for PA school? Also, if I decide to major in a non science field, what’s the best way for me to get all my pre requisites to qualify for Pa programs? Thanks :)
I think that major would be fine! The only way to get those prereqs is to simply sit down with you academic advisor and plan our tour semesters incorporating them throughout until you’ve finished them all!
What should I major in if I want to be an OB/GYN PA?
Anything biology related or even public health related
How are prerequisites met? Is it by extra years of college or a test, if it's a course is a certificate needed? I really want to try for PA schools but I take Psychology and I want to know how to meet the prerequisites. Thank you :)
Can I get a bsn nursing degree and would I be able to apply to pa school. I'm still in high school trying to figure out what I want to do and at least with a nursing degree I have a plan B if I didnt get accepted into pa school.
Yep, many take that route!
@@DaywithaPA Thanks
Hi thank you for the helpful video
Do you think bachelor of radiography is proper for getting into pa school?
I'm currently a sophomore exercise science major at UGA and am struggling to find a way to get patient care hours. Any advice?!
I thought I replied to this, but now it’s showing my comment is gone! Sorry about that. I was a CNA and it’s the easiest cert to get. Others would include MA, EMT, phlebotomist, etc. Check out my video on PCE for more info on how I got my CNA certification! You could also try PT aid or pt care tech. These generally don’t require additional schooling!
I’m in a cohort for speech therapy. I’m thinking I want to try for pa school. Should I switch majors? Or stay as long as I get my science pre reqs?
I think to major in nursing then apply to PA school. is it good choice. many thanks in advance. wish me luck to be a PA.
Best of luck! Work hard and you‘ll be living your dreams in no time 💪
Could you major in philosophy ? And double minor in biological sciences and chemistry
What about nursing?
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I’m a certified firefighter in Florida. No EMT or Paramedic training yet. I graduated the academy and I’m now considering becoming a PA. I have 11 college credits. I’m not sure which direction to go. Should I continue on to first responder training and become at least an EMT ? Should I just go straight into a degree program? Sorry I just have so many questions
What did you end up doing? Thanks
Currently with the whole online situation, they are changing grades to from A-F to credit or no credit will that look bad on my transcript or should I retake them eventually for a letter grade?
You shouldn’t have to retake the course due to a situation outside of your control. This is where the optional covid related essay can come into play and you can explain why your transcript shows that. Of course, programs should acknowledge this as well. If I were you, I’d call some of the programs you’re applying to and make sure they aren’t recommending anything differently, but I can’t imagine a program would make you retake a course and pay the extra tuition for it all because of a circumstance you had no control over.
Can I go to PA school with aerospace engineering degree as undergrate?
Absolutely
Which classes should I take in CC to then transfer to a university for a biology degree? Thanks
I’d take the gen chems and bios! Also, stats 👍 save the upper level sciences for university
What major covers the most prerequisite ?
probably bio
Hi I am doing two years at a cc and then transferring to a 4 year. Do pa schools care about where a student attended for undergrad? Does it matter more if u went to a state school vs a private or popular school?
No it really doesn’t matter. Your GPA and PCE is far more valuable. I went to a state school in Illinois that no one has heard of and I received 7 interviews 👍
I’ve been taking sciences and all the prereqs but my major is Sociology and looking to minor in public health. Do you know any one with that major that got into a PA school? Do they look down on that major? Sorry for all the questions, and thank you for making this video, PA school has always been a dream!!
I don’t but they shouldn’t look down on you. You’re getting your bachelors and completing every other prereq to apply to PA school, so you’ll be fine!
I think it might actually help you. It sets you apart from the other candidates.
What about a music related major? Heard it’s a degree PA or MD schools like to see.
I’ve never heard that, but as long as you meet the requirements to apply, you’re good to go!
I am a senior right now finishing up my degree in psychology. I have just decided to go for PA school. Do you think I would be having a chance?
Of course! Take a gap year if you need to or apply to programs that don’t require patient care experience. As long as you meet the requirements to apply, you have a chance
How do you feel about Athletic Training (Sports Medicine) Major in prep for PA school?
Thanks my undergrad is health admin,,im almost done and im thinking if rn.....
Um thinking still?
I am contemplating on becoming a physician assistant and an RN in nursing informatics. I am currently in nursing school and have been looking to take summer classes for PA school. I wonder if I still end up taking these pre-PA classes, and I don't end up being a PA, will they just be a waste?
Yes, unfortunately
The major im about to take is in human development, this isn’t really science related.. would I still have a chance of being accepted.. also would I be able to minor in biology?
Majestic M yes for PA school + Med school they accept any major and there isn’t any preferred major(: you should major in whatever you and interests you like but get great grades in your science pre req courses for grad school!
I agree with what Anaia said! Minoring in anything is simply your willingness to take the required credits to get said minor. I wouldn't go out of my way to minor in bio as it's just going to cost you more money and not necessarily make you more competitive.
what about public health?
Hey quick question! I have a an associates in gen Ed from and online school. You think it would be possible to apply to PA school once I transfer over to a 4-year university?
After you get your bachelors from the university? Yes
If I majored in health science would that be good for pa school? Does that put all my eggs in 1 basket
I'm looking into this. Plus what type of job can I get with health science before going back to school for pa
Yes, many classmates of mine majored in this. A lot of majors put all your eggs in one basket, unfortunately. Unless you were to become a nurse or engineer first. Biology, chemistry, hhs, Ex sci... they all seem like stepping stone majors.
@@DaywithaPA so u have no idea what type of jobs to get with a public health degree or health science degree with just a bachelors degree
Hello, what is the highest math required for kinesiology BS?
Hello Dr.
I am in my final year of med school but I want to practice as Physician assistant in Canada....any advice for me?......I want to have postgraduate program on Physician assistant or physician assistant program. Currently studying in Ukraine 🇺🇦
Have you heard if anyone got into pa school with an interdisciplinary major?
Not personally but I’m sure some do 👍
I’m a business major interested in taking all of my prerequisites with a biology minor. Is this possible for PA school? My advisor said major does not matter much but will they not take me as seriously as other applicants since my degree will not be in a science or will they see me as being more well-rounded? Thank you :)
So I don’t think it’ll affect you too much as long as you get some patient care experience. That will really show admissions committees that you are serious about wanting to become a PA. You may be questioned about why you chose to pursue a business major rather than the typical majors that PA students select. Overall, many people applying to PA school major in various subjects.
Can I still major in public health and still apply to PA school?
Hello, I just graduate high school and want to major in Kinesiology. Can I get into PA school with this major? Nice video btw!!
Yes, that was my major! 💪
Thank you for your response. I have another question, how did you deal with the cost of PA schools, because I know that it is expensive. Did you have scholarships that helped or did you have to take a loan?
Would psychology be good?
Yes! Esp if you want to practice in psych
Can I start at community college and take biology classes? Or what is recommended?
Yes, for sure! You can take introductory courses at a CC. Some programs look down upon taking every prereq at a CC, so if you transfer to a university to take your remaining upper level courses and major classes, you’ll be fine.
@@DaywithaPA what classes would you recommend to take at a cc
Anything entry level. The 100 and 200 level courses
Would you recommend taking most of your pre-reqs at community college?
I’d recommend taking most at a 4 year university. It’s ok to take some at a CC but programs tend to raise an eyebrow if all prereqs are taken at a CC. It’s unfortunate, but they seem to think those classes are easier, when often times, they’re not.
@@DaywithaPA that's stupid though lol cos most of my community college professors actually teaches at a 4 year college
Sir can i choose bsc nursing as a pre pa
What are the majors that you suggest...? I am a high school senior?.
Like I said, anything science-related. It honestly doesn’t matter and one doesn’t make you more competitive over another. Choose something that interests you!
@@DaywithaPA Thank you so much for your precious response. And will biology be fine or will it be too much ? Will it include the pre-reqs also?
It’ll be fine. It will not cover all of the prereqs, but you will finish a handful of them with that major 👍
@@DaywithaPA Thank you so much. 👍👍👍
omg not me majoring in biology and wanting to apply to PA school ajdbwkdjkwjdjajdjs
Hahah many do it! Just get accepted 😉
If I want to be a gynecology PA what should I do my undergrad in
Anything science related. You won’t learn anything about OB/GYN until you get to PA school