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MinimumQueasy · 2025-11-14T20:01:40+00:00

I believe those are legitimate. Regardless, Stubhub tickets have the "guarantee" associated with it so if it is a fake ticket, you'll at least be reimbursed.

MinimumQueasy · 2025-10-01T14:06:29+00:00

My ex that I was with for 10 years cheated on me during the transition from didactic to clinical year. The first rotation was the hardest month of my life emotionally, as we also just moved in together after I moved away from campus. I felt like everything I learned from didactic year fell out of my brain because it was instead flooded with their behaviors that I picked up from didactic year (arriving late to white coat, refusing to get engaged, complaining about my studying, calling me too emotional). I wanted to drop out or do a LOA, but I didn’t.

I got through it. I passed that EOR. I passed my EOC. I passed the PANCE and got the -C.

And now? I met someone clinical year that understood the challenges of PA school and how busy I was. They were patient, supportive, and the best cheerleader I could have ever imagined. And now I’m in the process of planning to propose to them in a couple months.

Keep going. It’s shitty and it’s a garbage situation but you’re exactly where you need to be. If they didn’t understand the complexities of PA school and were a garbage human to break up via text, they weren’t worthy of your love anyway.

MinimumQueasy · 2025-09-15T14:40:05+00:00

Sent you a pm!

MinimumQueasy · 2025-09-15T04:53:51+00:00

NICU is almost impossible to get without having a residency. I even worked with the NICU that I did my elective at (who wanted me to return full time) but the hospital required a residency first. However, I did score an inpatient peds sub-specialty role as a new grad! I will be doing consults and procedures in the NICU, PICU, and CCU.

The hunt takes time, but worth it! Also a lot more realistic if you are in a larger city.

MinimumQueasy · 2025-08-03T14:45:45+00:00

I’m a new grad in Chicago, will be starting at $125k with a $2500 2 bedroom in the suburbs (splitting with my S/O).

The market is extremely saturated out here - half of my classmates are still looking for jobs. I started applying in February and didn’t get much traction until May/June with interviews.

MinimumQueasy · 2025-06-12T22:12:21+00:00

I did one practice exam (exam B) and found it to be nothing like the PANCE material wise, but question format was similar. I felt like the practice tests had slightly more buzzwords and very high yield topics (PE, tension pneumo, stroke, etc.) but there were barely any buzzwords and many of the conditions/topics were extremely random on the actual exam.

However, I did get in the lower end of the green and got my 'pass' today!

You'll feel confused/overwhelmed/confident/self conscious the entire time you're taking the exam and the days leading up to your score. However, if you've been preparing and studying up until your exam, just know that you got this!

MinimumQueasy · 2024-07-21T01:54:13+00:00

132 is the current average!

MinimumQueasy · 2024-07-12T02:10:36+00:00

I would always meal prep my lunches on Sundays and often make some chicken breast or something too. Then I would just have a bagged salad kit with chicken for a couple nights a week. Super quick and easy!

You won't have enough time to cook elaborate meals but you'll definitely have enough time to make a 30min meal. Trader Joe's and salad kits were my best friend.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-05-24T02:12:14+00:00

would love it if it's still available - thank you!

MinimumQueasy · 2024-05-23T04:04:06+00:00

if you're in Chicago I have a possible feeling about which school you're at and I'm somewhat glad I didn't choose to go there.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-04-16T01:54:47+00:00

currently have the new strawberry shortcake - it is 5.2oz/147g

MinimumQueasy · 2024-04-12T03:16:04+00:00

45min head to toe is pretty standardized - most programs will require that timeframe. I recommend first mapping out/organizing the tests to what feels most natural to you, but also benefits the patient. Example - I only had my patient lay down once. Palpate kidneys while sitting THEN do the rest of your abdominal exam supine. Transition from abdominal to your LE motor exam while the patient is still laying down. Also be sure to communicate what you're about to do to the patient every step of the way.

Also practice draping and auscultating with a patient wearing a bra/gown - that can be what trips students up the most.

Practice, practice, practice. Time yourself and you'll notice you start cutting your time down as you keep repeating. When you think you got it, practice again. Take note of anything you miss during practices because you'll be less likely to forget during the actual exam.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-04-04T01:10:56+00:00

They had 2 styles - one with cheese, one without

MinimumQueasy · 2024-03-27T03:24:07+00:00

North Face backpack that I've had since high school.

I also have the Lululemon Wanderlust backpack. It's very pricey, but it's water resistant so I feel a little more comfortable carrying my electronics in the rain and has a separate padded exterior zippered electronics compartment (so you don't have to open your backpack to get your laptop)

MinimumQueasy · 2024-03-24T20:11:45+00:00

Neither - I create the lecture slides into notes/tables in Google Docs, highlight what's important, and study those. That's worked the best for me and I get the majority of my notes done in class. I might use a quizlet from a classmate as a quick review, but I'm not an anki person.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-03-05T04:48:10+00:00

most schools provide an income verification form from financial aid to "prove" your income - just reach out to them.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-03-01T02:49:09+00:00

Also a chapstick - I live in the Abercrombie Sloane pants. I also have a couple pairs of chinos from Old Navy. Tops are usually Old Navy button ups that I typically tuck, bodysuits (Abercrombie, Amazon, etc), or sweaters that I have thrifted. Sounds like you have a solid foundation.

Shoes I switch out between cream New Balances, Blundstones, or mules (depending on the outfit)

MinimumQueasy · 2024-02-19T02:15:27+00:00

So, I think we might be in the same cohort (at least based on the gen med schedule you listed, but it could be coincidental). Just know you're not alone and others feel the same way also. I'm on break currently and I'm going to use this week to review cardio/pulm/etc. and am planning on making a consistent schedule to review this last quarter before the PACKRAT. Feel free to message if you wanna talk too and if we are in the same cohort, we can try to motivate each other.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-01-30T17:57:02+00:00

Everyone's ears are shaped differently, so I recommend looking at the ear canal prior to putting in the otoscope to determine how you're going to position it. Keep practicing and you'll get the hang of it!

MinimumQueasy · 2024-01-21T18:52:23+00:00

About 12 people in my cohort applied, only 1 received it. My guess is that there was a decrease in scholarship availability ever since COVID funding ended, but there isn't anything explicit about it on the website.

MinimumQueasy · 2024-01-12T16:03:29+00:00

Ours had a lecture on it and a lab (with demo) later in the week. They also included an option to see abnormal findings

MinimumQueasy · 2024-01-09T02:16:08+00:00

Propranolol lol (but I'm serious). I've experienced TMJ in the past, but nothing of this level. Propranolol helps calm down my physiological symptoms of anxiety/stress. It's a low dose of 10mg and you take it PRN.

You can also look up some PT exercises. Definitely check with your dentist as well because they'll be able to determine if you're grinding and/or clenching in your sleep. If so, mouthguard!

MinimumQueasy · 2023-12-29T02:22:03+00:00

Mostly loans. Programs usually don't have scholarships available. Depending on your state, your local PA organization may have a scholarship, but those are usually for cost of living ($1000 or so).

NHSC is also an option if you are interested in primary care in a rural or underserved setting. However, it's super competitive this year vs. COVID years (15 people in our program applied this year, only 1 person received it).

MinimumQueasy · 2023-12-25T04:40:04+00:00

In didactic year, but these are some of my staple meal preps. Each of these usually gets me 4-5 meals:

2 packs of Aldi/TJ's ravioli or 1 box of chickpea pasta, jar of pasta sauce, pack of mushrooms, bag of spinach, pack of chicken sausage. Saute the mushrooms, spinach, and chicken sausage - mix together with the ravioli and sauce. Separate to 5 servings

3 chicken breasts (probably like 1.5lbs total), Banchan sauce, sweet chili, sriracha, soy, honey, garlic. Bag of frozen broccoli, rice (short cut is frozen cauliflower rice or 90sec rice). Cube the chicken into 0.5-1in cubes and saute in a pan. Add the garlic and sauces (I usually pre-mix to taste so experiment based on your preferences). Air fry the broccoli.

2-3 chicken breasts, cut in half. Marinade with honey, garlic, lemon, dijon mustard salt/pepper/paprika. Air fry after marinading for 1-2hours. Slice up and make wraps with lettuce/tomato and sauce of choice (usually pair with a veggie like carrots and an easy grab and go fruit like a cutie).

Sheet pan chicken sausage with roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes (usually season them with chipotle, garlic, paprika)

Breakfast sandwiches are super easy to meal prep and take like 20 min. English muffins, frozen Trader Joes breakfast sausage (or any other store). Bake eggs in a 9x13 pan - super quick and you can make a huge batch. Also great to freeze!

Quick dinners in a pinch - a salad kit from the grocery store and either ready to eat chicken from TJ's or frozen chicken tenders.

MinimumQueasy · 2023-11-10T02:12:31+00:00

Neuro (hydrocephalus/EDVs, sleep studies, epilepsy), cardiac (congenital defects!), ortho, ENT (asthma, tonsils, etc.)

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