#Pa Program

My Pre-PA Journey This is a look back at the path that led me to getting accepted into my top choice PA program—a journey full of growth, persistence, and lessons I’ll carry with me into PA school and beyond. Everyone’s journey looks different, and that’s what makes it meaningful. I hope by sharing mine, I can inspire and support others working toward the same goal. & the journey doesn’t stop here—I’m just getting started. Can’t wait to bring you along as I begin PA school and everything that comes after! #futurepa #prepa #pastudent #pajourney #physicianassistant #premed #physicianassistantstudent #gradstudent #medicine #healthcare #womeninmedicine #paschoolreapplicant #reapplicant #wearfigs #figsscrubs #figsscrubsforthewin

Thank you Morgan for sharing a day in the life as a PA student!🦈🩵 To all the pre-PAs out there: balance is important and possible! #futurepas #studentlife #physicianassistant #pastudents #paschool #palife #nsujax #nsujaxpa

As a PA, here’s what I wish every student knew before shadowing me: • Tell me your goals for the day so I know how to support you • Ask questions at the right time and stay curious • Watch how I communicate with patients as much as what I do clinically • Bring a notebook and write things down so you remember • Stay off your phone and stay engaged in the visit • Pay attention to the workflow and how the team moves together • Remember you are not expected to know everything • You are here to learn, observe, and grow into the PA you want to become

Starting Didactic soon? Here are 5 things I wish someone told me before I started PA School… ☝🏼 And remember….you got this! Imposter syndrome is real, but know that you made it this far so you can finish it💪🏼 Save this for later + tag your PA bestie 💉💗 #prepa #pastudent #paschool #pastudentlife #didacticyear #physicianassistant #healthcare #prepaadvice #kyleethepa #study #motivation #graduateschool

If I could go back, I’d really prioritize getting experience in a healthcare setting!!!! #paschool #accelerated #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociate #pastudent

Perks of being a Physician Assistant

5 Facts of Physician Assistants/Associates: 1) We can work in a variety of healthcare specialties such as, but not limited to: urgent care, family medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, etc. 2) Our PANCE certification is good for 10 years. Afterwards, we have to take the recertification exam called the PANRE or the new PANRE-LA. 3) We receive a mix of didactic and clinical education. There typically is no residency program required, but there are residency programs out there for certain specialties. 4) Most PA programs offer Masters level degrees, however there are now multiple post graduate PA Doctorate level programs available for those interested in either pursuing additional education or to become more competitive in the workforce. 5) Work life balance can be great! With a variety of career opportunities, you can find a position that offers shift type work (such as 3 - 12 hour shifts per week), typical Monday through Friday 9-5 work, amongst several other types of scheduling. If this was insightful, please drop this post like and follow for more! If you have any questions or want to learn more, drop a comment down below or shoot me a DM! #pa #palife #physicianassistant #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassociate #healthcare #pastudent #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #healthcarecareers #viral

If I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings… here’s what I’d tell you about becoming a PA: 1️⃣You won’t love every rotation. Give your best anyway, your future self will need those skills. 2️⃣PA school is hard. some days you’ll want to complain about every second of it. Just don’t forget, it's a privilege to be there. It’s okay to struggle and still be grateful. 3️⃣Some surgeons will push you because they believe in you. Some will push you because they’re stressed. Learn the difference. 4️⃣And chasing a specialty only for the paycheck? That’ll burn you out faster than the job ever will. If you’re walking this path, I hope this lands exactly how you need it to today. 🤍 Tell me, what do you wish someone told you earlier? #thesurgicalpa #physicianassistant #paschool #prepa #paschoollife #healthcaretruths #surgerylife #operatingroomlife #medlife #scrublife #futurepa #pajourney #medicalmotivation #inspireothers #growthmindset #wellnessjourney #womeninmedicine #careeradvice #lifelessons #realtalk

Every part of our journey, whatever stage we’re in, makes us who we are today 🤍 • • • • • • • • #pajourney #pa #physicianassistant #prepa #med #doctor #premed #medstudent #pastudent #nursingstudent #nursing #motivation #inspiration #keepgoing #spreadingpositivity #positivity #positivethinking #stem #healthcare #students #timeline

Not to mention the time it takes to become one especially if you have to reapply! however this can be true for almost any healthcare profession🙃 #physicianassistant #premed #prepa #paschool #pastudent

PA school is challenging, you will question your decision to become a PA but YOU CAN DO THIS— we HAVE ALL BEEN THERE Take it day by day and you’ll get there!! #pastudent #paschool #medicine #healthcare

I’m 22, in PA school, and I’m embarrassed to admit: 1. Some days I still feel like I’m figuring things out in real time. There are moments where I don’t feel “ahead” or “caught up,” just doing the next right thing and hoping it’s enough. 2. I forget things I know I’ve learned, and when that happens, my brain immediately jumps to “maybe I don’t know anything at all.” Studying can feel more like relearning than building. 3. I love medicine, but it can be mentally and emotionally draining in ways I didn’t fully expect. Some days it excites me. Other days, it takes everything in me just to keep going. 4. People think I have it together, but confidence isn’t constant. There are good days, and there are days where simply pushing through feels like an accomplishment. 5. I feel guilty when I rest. Even when I know I need a break, part of me feels like I should be doing more, studying more, being better. 6. Imposter syndrome still shows up. Even after making it this far, I sometimes question whether I’m capable of carrying the responsibility this career demands. 7. I don’t always trust that I’m studying the “right” way. I spend a lot of time wondering if I should be doing more, doing it differently, or doing what everyone else is doing. 8. I underestimate how tired I actually am. I push through exhaustion, then feel frustrated when my focus or motivation isn’t what it used to be. 9. I put a lot of pressure on myself to be good at this quickly, even though I know this is a process and I’m still learning. 10. I carry moments from school and the hospital home with me. Certain cases, comments, or mistakes replay in my head longer than I’d like. 11. I’m still learning how to balance being driven with being human, and I don’t always get it right. I’m being very vulnerable in this post, and I don’t share this for sympathy, just as a reminder that a growth can be uncomfortable, and that doesn’t make it wrong. I’m learning that none of this means that I don’t belong here. It means I’m human, I care deeply, and I’m growing into these role one day at a time. Thank you for reading this far💗 For more, follow my journey through medicine and life👩🏻‍⚕️.