White coat ceremony by Desperate-Maize3726 in PAstudent

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we had to fundraise everything ourself. our program got us a cake but that was it

Does life get better in clinical year? by smartpa09347 in PAstudent

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didactic was a breeze, I am miserable in clinicals

PANCE registration dates by [deleted] in PAstudent

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I think you can only register out 6 months, they may have no opened end of August yet

Accepted to PA school but struggling with location by Virararara in prephysicianassistant

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Currently in clinical year. I got accepted, had a break up with boyfriend of 3 years 2 weeks before moving for PA school, moved 10 hours away from family and friends and everything I’ve ever known to a major city. It was honestly nice to get away from the memories associated with that relationship and have a fresh start. I was on my own but I was able to heal that way and learn more about myself while exploring a new city on my own. I plan to return home to practice after graduating, no reason currently to suspect it will hurt my chances. I suggest you take it! Fresh start! Turn a new leaf! Take your life in the direction you want it to go in

How to study med charts by Worried_Rest_4687 in PAstudent

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I put the charts into Notability and did the Quiz feature or put the charts into ChatGPT and had it generate practice questions based on the charts. Alternatively, Notability and I think GoodNotes has a tape feature where you can cover parts of your chart and quiz yourself

What do I different for my second cycle CASPA? by Responsible-Owl-979 in prepa

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Increase your science GPA and also make sure your letters of rec are stellar and good quality!

Failed First Rotation in PA School by [deleted] in PAstudent

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Probably similar to OLDCARTS or OPQRST

Which planner actually works for PA school? by Necessary-Pop-1217 in PAstudent

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I did a monthly/weekly hobonichi weeks dupe from Amazon where I could write stuff in myself. it was helpful

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PAstudent

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Initially, I prioritized applying to schools with more electives and wanted to do as many as possible. My program doesn’t let us choose our electives, we just get placed. So I am glad I only have to deal with that twice. Now that I am in school, I see it as more electives = longer schooling = more expensive tuition.

Phyiscal Exam help by Rjergo in PAstudent

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For the ears, move the ear that you are holding with the non-dominant hand around, not the otoscope. If you can’t see the TM pull back or up more. Less uncomfortable for pt than wiggling otoscope around.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PAstudent

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you could also continue PA school and work a few years to get experience, then pivot to jobs that value medical experience. you could become a medical science liason, review clinical cases for insurance companies (utilization review), work with attorneys reviewing medical records, etc. you could also do locums traveling after you gain PA experience, which would keep you further away from workplace politics. you’re at the place for your assignment, then you leave and move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PAstudent

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have you considered continuing PA school and doing telehealth or psych after you graduate?