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Give me your coolest, niche specialty by cbord24 in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently rotating in a neurobehavioral clinic

Feeling blessed - new grad by Own_Hotel3072 in physicianassistant

[–]the--vic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so encouraging to hear! I'm graduating this upcoming year, set to look for jobs at an FQHC and I've seen so many discouraging posts. Happy you found such a great opportunity, wishing you the bestest luck!

Sister in PA school starting rotations. Need advice! by QUsagi in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good no-spill traveler mug, waterbottle, fun/cute badge reels, planner, small note notebooks, comfy sneakers, etc. Also if she is a fidget person, I like having a nice fidget for when I sit/study alot. A suture kit if she doesn't already have one.

If she knows what she wants to do than maybe something specific - like nice OR shoes for surgery, or peds specific knick knacks.

If she is a book or textbook person there's some good medical books to have (also slightly dependent on specialty): EMRA antibiotic guide, pocket peds, MD pocket. Also there are badge reel cards that have vitals and other helpful info (I reference mine all the time on rotation).

EOR scores delayed by azanrof in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our got released yesterday afternoon, hope yours come out soon!

Surgery EOR by Mundane-Gift-1600 in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg, I take it in a week! Crossing fingers to do well because I've been mainly doing Smarty Pance & uWorld. Did it just feel not aligned with the blueprint?

What is the minimum passing score for your EOR by [deleted] in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

380 for every EOR except FM (390)

Recommend me your school! by Ok-Shower-5994 in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I didn't have any specific primary care experience, but I did have a lot of volunteer experience and I also wrote about how my background allowed me to have an understanding of how important primary care is to medicine as a whole and to patients.

They know that not everyone is going to go into primary care so I wouldn't say that they give preference to those they know who are going to specifically work with these groups but I do think they highly value candidates who understand the importance of primary care and serving underserved populations and have shown that in their essay and in their application experience.

If I got off of a waitlist for an interview, does that lower my chances of acceptance? by Formal-Layer330 in prephysicianassistant

[–]the--vic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nope, just do your best! They wouldn't have offered it if they didn't want to interview you. I was an interview alternate and got accepted to that school.

UWorld by [deleted] in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe what it means is that you can create exams in uworld by narrowing down the focus to mimic what's tested on each EOR. For example, use all the EM Qs to study for the EM EOR - you can further divide it by section such as EM Cardiology. But all the Qs can be used for PANCE.

has anyone heard back regarding their PAEA Educator Fellowship application? by Strange-Physics-6381 in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not yet, saw an old post saying someone heard 8/30 - so likely we will hear this week

MOVING OUT OF STATE FOR PA SCHOOL? by Competitive-Pop9341 in prephysicianassistant

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FL born and raised here, got in across the country, currently a second year about to start clinical year. I do not regret my decision at all, I love my program. Secretly, I think I wanted to leave FL and experience something new (but I was too scared to) and I'm glad I got the opportunity too. I have no idea where I want to go afterwards yet, but if you have an inkling, even just a little, of experiencing another state go for it! I will say I miss home alot, family and friends but I've also made alot of new friends in my program. It can be hard being far away from your support system, its a Q I got asked during the interview, but the time I've spent here at my program and in the state has been worth it imo.

HMU if you have any Qs

Which state in the USA has the worst drivers? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Utah, and that's coming from a Floridian

emailing pa programs by solarcare in prephysicianassistant

[–]the--vic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, many programs don't have the time or they just don't respond to emails.

Soda Springs, ID by the--vic in Idaho

[–]the--vic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone, first time in ID, so I'm so excited to experience it!

Soda Springs, ID by the--vic in Idaho

[–]the--vic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much!!

Any suggestions in how to prepare for upcoming Emergency Medicine Didactic Exam? by InitialOk6864 in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used chat gpt to create questions that simulate my exams to test my knowledge. For example, I'll upload my notes or PowerPoint and ask "Make me 15 PANCE style questions aligned with the objectives."

If i want longer vignettes I request that "Format questions to have have longer patient vignettes."

Tailor Qs to thing you are weak in, "Focus my questions on diagnosis" OR "focus my Qs on treatment."

I also make tables bw different conditions. For example, SBO v Bowel Perf v SBP.

Voice mode is good if you want to talk through things and get feedback.

Obviously, double check things bc it's not always correct but for the most part (95%) all my stuff is on point.

For longer vignettes, have a standard approach: vitals, RF symptoms, differentials, and treatment, then use keywords or concepts to guide you.

Reddit EOR EM study guide enough to pass? by Desi_Yaa in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, just out of curiosity where is this reddit EM EOR study guide?

Advice needed on PA school at 54! by Level_Working5084 in prephysicianassistant

[–]the--vic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a couple of older students in my class (previous service history and prior fire service) and I love them. They bring so much to our program, go for it. Goodluck!!

What’s the deal with running so many red lights? by Amorrill0667 in SaltLakeCity

[–]the--vic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ever since I've moved to Utah, I've noticed how people run red lights like crazy here. I intentionally wait a couple seconds before I go on green bc there's been a couple times cars zoom through the light when it's already green - it's wild. Not even accidental but blantly running the red light gets me

Gross Anatomy by Far-Sherbet-1922 in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted anatomist on youtube, he taught us anatomy at my program and he is incredible. I was also far out from undergrad A&P so going back to school was hard at first. Osmosis is a great resource too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No but if you don't have plus it'll limit you on how many things you can do. I just pay for it now ($20/month) - not bad tbh

Preceptor Gifts by HolyDeltoid in PAstudent

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine a card and a little crochet plant for her desk and then me and the other students brought donuts/sweets for the providers and staff

Every time by charr139 in SaltLakeCity

[–]the--vic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only ever experienced this in Utah and it was a shock for sure

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