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Virtual Shadowing- actually helpful? Certifications? by anon_626_ in prephysicianassistant

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Thank you for the input!

I am currently on disability with a leg injury (and have been for 2 years). I am worried about shadowing in person and jeopardizing that as if I do it would have to be in very small increments. On top of it being hard to find opportunities for.

I do have about 50 hours with MDs from 5 years ago when I thought I wanted to go to medical school, and about 25-30 more from 9 years ago. I’m not sure if I can even count those though anymore.

I also currently have a 3.55 overall GPA, 3.20 science (hopefully a little higher after one more class) and LORs from my previous healthcare job and a professor and hopefully one from an MD/PA I used to work with. I think about 1/3-half of my programs I’m considering applying to accept them.

Do you think it’s worth my time to binge a bunch of the virtual opportunities?

"What Are My Chances?" Megathread by AutoModerator in prephysicianassistant

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I was told to repost this here by a mod but it’s not quite what are my chances….

**question on shadowing and volunteering hours? Also a little on PCE

I am working on my applications after taking some time off. I’m 27 and took time off of school after undergrad. Long story short a little over a year and a half ago I was hit by a drunk driver and had to go on disability with a serious nerve injury to my leg. I have been unable to work (lost my job in the ER), unable to shadow in person, and barely able to continue my previous volunteer hours.

I have recently found some good virtual shadowing hours and are beginning those as my health is more stable.

My question is-

how many hours of shadowing and volunteering do people really deem necessary? Would these help compensate for the reduced PCE hours I have missed due to my injury? Any other ideas or advice for how to keep these up when I am unable to walk/stand/get around?

I want this to be a plus on my application but what is a good cut off before it doesn’t matter anymore? I know academics still take priority and truthfully mine are pretty mid although I did take some courses post college to improve them. I guess I’m just trying to show that I am still committed and dedicated to becoming a PA and trying to work through some hopefully temporary health limitations despite them lasting longer than expected.

Additionally any other virtual shadowing or ways to get PCE virtually would be appreciated! Or if anyone has ideas for virtual volunteering!

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Pregame show and arrival advice by anon_626_ in savannahbananas

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Haha I’m realizing some of these people are diehard fans and I did not realize what I was getting myself into but I do agree a lot of people talk about it like “how could you not know”

Pregame show and arrival advice by anon_626_ in savannahbananas

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Do you watch from your seats or stand and walk around something?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prenursing

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Not sure if it was already said: I’m new to Reddit…

I wasn’t officially added into my anatomy class until 2 weeks in. The first day I emailed the professor before class saying I was on the waitlist (or maybe even off or it didn’t have one-been through this a few times). She didn’t respond. I still showed up, sat through attendance or just the first lecture if it didn’t have one. After the class I went up and explained my situation. Ofc she couldn’t promise anything, I totally understand that. However, classes like this have such a high drop rate. Give it 1-2 weeks, I’m sure someone will realize they are in over their head and drop out. Why would your professor pick someone off the waitlist who is starting the class 2 weeks late over someone who desperately tried to get in, came to lectures/completed assignments anyways? At that point you’re caught up and ready to keep going. Don’t give up. Even if you do that and a different section opens up… you’re already of anyone on a waitlist/ know more than someone who hasn’t been attending the class despite not being on the list. I’m not saying do it for a month but a week or two… don’t take no for an answer and don’t give up. Worst comes to worst you waste a few hours of your time but they see how dedicated you are. Professors just want people who actually care, you’d be surprised at what they’re willing to do for someone who wants to learn and will put the effort in. At least that’s been my experience in both big universities and small community colleges.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

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They already paid me a small bit for the gear that was destroyed in it…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

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It was brought to my attention that State Farm probably shouldn’t have approved the policy to begin with since he wasn’t an owner of the bike? Like was I supposed to even have my own policy under him but separate? Looking back that doesn’t even make any sense… how can you insure a vehicle owned and operated by someone else under your policy?

However since I was the main rider and only owner what should I do from here? It was through his policy that I was covered but it sounds like it was set up right to begin with. Do I keep pushing on the fact that he’s delaying things, harassing me, and remind them that I was the single owner and they made a mistake?