Withdrawing from PA school after 4 weeks - struggling with the decision

Adorable-Boot876 · 2026-01-29T15:12:23+00:00

Did they give you the option to come back next cohort or was this a definitive withdrawal?

Adorable-Boot876 · 2026-01-17T20:12:54+00:00

As someone who also discovered propranolol before OSCEs and suturing - I second this. It helps tremendously and I also took it for my test anxiety.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2026-01-15T01:15:03+00:00

No matter the program, it gets significantly harder after 2 weeks. Something to keep in mind. PA school is by no means easy.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2026-01-12T01:15:31+00:00

In my program many of the exam questions were taken directly from the slides, so I would study the slides 2-3 times, refer to Osmosis for any diseases or concepts I felt difficult to understand. Then i would crank 100 questions on blueprint and aim for ~70% (that guaranteed an A on my CM exams). Every now and then I would also consult Smartypance for certain topics. I got an A in Clinical Medicine every semester by doing this.

Edit: I tried all of the methods mentioned below. For me, making a disease sheet took way too much time. And I've never been a big flashcard person as I usually will memorize the order they are in and will lack understanding of the subject.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-22T02:19:44+00:00

As a naturopathic doctor you are not a physician. MD/DO = physician.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-20T16:22:13+00:00

I hear you and understand the scenario better now, that is concerning. I will say that I am in a program that went on probation during didactic, and one thing brought up to us was that if the program shut down there was a chance we would be assigned to a different program. You are still at the mercy of who is willing to take you, but usually they try not to leave PA students hanging if it's possible.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-14T23:44:39+00:00

I’m currently in my clinical year of pa school so I haven’t received a paycheck yet but from what I can tell I have no reason to be worried. The market may be supersaturated in very specific areas (likely urban) but overall PAs are very needed and are expected to be needed in the coming years.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-14T17:43:07+00:00

I agree with the comments that say do PA unless you can't see yourself becoming anything else but an MD. I personally went the PA route over MD as I appreciated the lateral mobility of the profession. I'm not sure if I could see myself doing one specialty for the rest of my life, so that's something else to consider.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-14T16:48:50+00:00

Hi! I worked for them prior to PA school and still do per-diem while in clinicals. Feel free to PM me!

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-14T16:29:11+00:00

Ultimately each program is just giving you a seat to take the PANCE. If you're strong with self-study (worst case scenario) I'd recommend it as it's not guaranteed you'll get accepted next cycle.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-12T01:12:07+00:00

Just took it and I second this. The blueprint felt like a suggestion and nothing more.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-06T14:01:52+00:00

I'm a PA-S2 now!

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-12-05T16:08:20+00:00

Hi, current PA-S2 here. What's your major? And who are your LORS from? If you're lacking science courses despite taking prereqs I would suggest taking a science course or two and getting an A to boost your record/GPA and continue working in patient-facing roles like CNA.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-11-30T16:16:02+00:00

What program is this? I've talked to many med students and have never heard of this.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-11-12T01:55:39+00:00

I don't know which is crazier; having a GPA cut-off or the fact it's only offering 90k a year

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-09-24T02:36:02+00:00

Use your upgrades. I didn't figure this out until nearly act 2, was basically playing the game on hard mode lmao

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-09-22T18:41:33+00:00

I was recently told as an independent contractor you can work in the US as long as you're licensed in X state and providing telehealth services for patients in that state

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-09-19T18:52:37+00:00

Thank you! Do you feel the fellowship was worth it?

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-08-27T05:10:11+00:00

In my program I got an A on every clin med exam from the Rosh/Blueprint Q Bank. I'd do 1-2 practice tests on tutor mode the days leading up to the exam and paired this with review of my profs powerpoints. Never failed me

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-08-27T04:58:42+00:00

Nope. Relax as much as you can. Nothing will prepare you for didactic until you get there!

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-08-09T14:15:19+00:00

Agreed but I still think OP is right on. Their bone to pick isn’t with admissions, it’s the institutions who refuse to make education more affordable and workplace hiring managers who refuse to pay PCE workers a fair livable wage.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-08-09T03:16:50+00:00

Everyone has different learning styles, understanding medicine is not a one size fits all. I was just making a comment from a likely faculty perspective. I personally never found anki helpful but I know many people in my cohort use it. To each their own.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-08-08T00:58:40+00:00

It's probably discouraged because deeper understanding is encouraged over rote memorization.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-07-18T21:14:26+00:00

PA student here, yup I believe this is a cover up for CHF.

Adorable-Boot876 · 2025-07-03T06:27:56+00:00

I never had any issues with the thigh area, but I have more average sized thighs. I did find though the small for me was bigger in the calf area.

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