Being a Physician Assistant in the US vs Canada - Deniece O'Leary, PA-C in Canada

[@WinstonWalker-fc7ty]

So glad I found this video! I’m a dual US/Canadian citizen that’s worked as a PA-C for several years in Washington state. Ever since graduating, I’ve thought about how amazing it would be to take my work to Nova Scotia. Now that they’re starting to hire PA’s there, I’ve registered for the PACCC PA exam. Only thing is, I haven’t been able to find any testimonials from American PA’s who’ve taken the PACCC exam. I’ve seen the exam blueprint and independently suggested study materials are all the same ones I used in PA school, but I’d really like to hear someone’s subjective opinion on what the PACCC exam was like compared to the PANCE. If you know, I’d absolutely love to hear about it before I take the exam in October!

[@jitendrasah128]

Hi, if some one has done 3 years Health Assistant course in out side canada similar to PA course in canda and immigrating to there then I have to appear in license exam in canada or not????

[@fathimamahamood9259]

Hi , i really want to apply the program but I need to know what kind of health volunteering that UoT is looking for because its hard to find any volunteer programs in hospital due to the pandemic. Could you suggest me anything ? Thanks

[@brunor.1995]

is there a current demand in Canada and the USA for PA's?

[@CanadianPA]

Hi Bruno! There's a high demand in the US. In Canada the profession is still growing as it was only introduced ~10-15 years ago in Canada.

[@brunor.1995]

great! thank you.

[@nnaemekaemmanuelekwueme7643]

How can someone be enrolled into PA in US? Requirements?

[@CanadianPA]

Hi Edwueme, Unfortunately I can only really speak to Canadian PA programs. But there are plenty of youtubers if you search who can talk about PA admissions in the US!

[@JT-mc7bf]

I am an img from pak. With 3 years of clinical experience. My mcc evaluation of degree is equivalent to doctor to medicine in Canada. Can I take admission in masters or diploma in Pa program in Toronto? Any guidance

[@CanadianPA]

First you have to be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. Then you can apply to a PA program in Canada (spots are competitive). I have more information you can find here: canadianpa.ca/img

[@yuvashrigunashri9853]

Mam how about the salary of PA in canada

[@CanadianPA]

You can learn more about the Salary at: canadianpa.ca/salary

[@MrAbhishekbhatia]

I am an Indian Physiotherapist. Can I apply for Canadian PA course after getting Perrmanent residency and some medical office experience in canada?

[@CanadianPA]

Yes you ca!

[@braxtonfrench2474]

Do your programs have lower standards to get in? Having low GPA and GRE scores?

[@CanadianPA]

Hi Braxton, Canadian PA programs do not require GRE to get in. And minimum requirements for GPA is 2.7 out of 4.0 for UofT, 3.0 out of 4.0 for McMaster and ~3.0-3.5 out of 4.5. --> read canadianpa.ca/admissions to learn more!

[@vanessabadanki7133]

@@CanadianPA what is the requirement for toronto?

[@CanadianPA]

@@vanessabadanki7133 you can find out full admission requirements over at paconsortium.ca

[@vanessabadanki7133]

@@CanadianPA is only toronto that offers pa programmes or all universities ?