Physician Assistant FAQ (Is it worth it? Is the job market saturated? PA salary?)

Hi guys! Welcome back to another video. In this video I will be going through questions and answers regarding the physician assistant profession. These are my own personal views and opinions -- not represented by any organization or employer.
Below is a timeline of the video! Hope you enjoy!
My application stats: 03:41
How hard is PA school/what is harder didactic or clinical year? 04:13
Did I fail any exams in PA school? 05:48
How did I study for PA school? 06:15
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Tips for clinical year students: 07:49
Did I feel ready to start seeing patients on my own? 08:45
Is the job market saturated? 10:28
Was it worth it to become a PA? 11:04
How much do I make as a PA? 12:43
How did I get into content creation? 13:22
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[@user-nh9wx2hf8v]

In my first semester of PA School right now, the material isn’t difficult, you just barely have any time to absorb an enormous volume of information; coupled with 2-3 exams per week -> high stress

[@derek_michael]

I was homeschooled until 6th grade. At that point, my parents decided to send my sister and I to school. Now, here I am at age 37 considering becoming a PA... we'll see how this goes. Thanks for the videos!

[@elizabethnetherton6296]

Do it!! Good luck!

[@MrDwinfrey29]

I'm 30 and thinking about it with a baby only 4 month old😅

[@Stephanie-gu5ef]

⁠@@MrDwinfrey29I’m also 30 with 3 kids(6, 5, 3 years old) I have been thinking about it lately. It's a dream that I have to put aside for sure😅

[@melissahurtado119]

I’ve been watching your videos since you were in clinicals and I have to say that you’re videos have given me so much motivation to keep going on hard days. Thank you so much for making your content. I appreciate all the professional and personal advice you have put out to the world. My deepest condolences for you and tour family. I hope you continue to make more videos throughout the years. Thank you again! 🎉

[@DanithePA]

Thank you Melissa💓 I appreciate you!!

[@TheWallo1234]

First of all, I just want to express my gratitude for this video and my deepest condolences for the loss of your sister. Your courage and determination to pursue your goals as a PA are an inspiration to me. Also, I heard you mentioned that you did a job as a Medical Assistant, what was it like for you? Thank you!

[@DanithePA]

Thanks for your words of kindness 🥹💘 medical assisting was fun! I learned a lot!! Would recommend it

[@Mia-bp1se]

I just wanted to let you know that you are my literal idol and role model. You are the entire reason I’m in college as a pre-pa student. You inspire me so much and I wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and educating everyone who doesn’t know everything about the PA profession. You’re amazing 🥰

[@DanithePA]

Omg thank you so much Mia! This means so much to me. Comments like this are why I continue to post 💓🥹

[@lesliecaudillo6448]

I’ve been subscribed since you started PA school and everything has been so helpful im finally applying this cycle! Super nervous but excited to see what’s to come 🎉

[@mirakleee]

I start PA School in May and wanted to go into Emergency Medicine. I love your videos ! Thank you for your content!!

[@jacksonpalmer4408]

great vid!! love the transparency with all the info

[@angelinat6816]

Hi Dani, just stumbled across your channel & subscribed. Please accept my condolences to the loss of your sister. ❤ Your journey is so inspiring, my goal is to get into PA school as well, I have a couple years to go, but I know I can do it.

[@joseguerovalenzuela7025]

Great video! Thank you for being honest and spreading important information. Who would have thought… one night, about 2 years ago, I came across one of your videos and after watching. It made me change my career choice and pursue PA school. You are motivation to many!!!

[@DanithePA]

WOW! craziness. Good luck on your journey!!

[@cristinazurabashvili8497]

you are my role model and the huge motivation . thank you for your content . thank you for you time

[@DanithePA]

Of course, thanks for tuning in ❤️

[@kimlove3040]

Thank you for this. I’m a pre-pa but I’ve been having doubts from such negative comments from PAs on Reddit. But as my coworker said “the grass is green where you water it”. So you have to work hard to get a good job as a PA.

[@nehajain1025]

Can u just let me know how u started as pa I'm thinking to n I' need sm guidance

[@pasoking2483]

I find Reddit can be an echo chamber of negativity. So be careful using Reddit. Because a good portion of those people are disgruntled in one way or another. If not, most would not be on Reddit.

[@whatsyourwhycoaching6758]

This was great to see, thank you for sharing

[@NinettL]

Love your videos!

[@ashleynavarrete2062]

hi, I've been watching your videos from the beginning and just wanted to thankyou for the amount of motivation you give me to reach my goal as a PA. I'm currently working as a PCT/CNA with baycare and sometimes it can be tough but I always remember the purpose while I juggle other things. l see you as a big sister who is a strong preserving individual, and I've gained more confident in reaching my goals from watching your vids. Hopefully in the future once I'm ready to apply to PA school, I'll use your website for advice beforehand. Also it makes me so happy seeing you reach your goals in life :)

[@DanithePA]

Había so much Ashley!! I appreciate your words so much

[@francescacaraballo_]

I just found your channel and I'm so glad I did! I have aspirations of going into the medical field and I often feel discouraged because of my background but I know I shouldn't let it get to me.

[@lourplayss]

You are my inspiration to following the pa path I am currently a hs senior attending ttu this upcoming fall for pre pa 🤩 I’m hoping to come back to this in the upcoming years and say “Dani I did it” but I appreciate you ❤

[@DanithePA]

Please update me when it happens 💘!!!

[@karimalnazer5299]

Ready but very nervous to start in may 😅😅! Can’t wait to upload videos hopefully of my journey!

[@DanithePA]

You got this!!!!

[@nezukochannnnn8330]

Don’t usually comment but i want you to know i rlly appreciated this

[@neyelinfigueroa7637]

You are an inspiration! Thanks to your videos I decided to apply to PA school. I was admitted to the class of 2025. I am so scared but I excited at the same time. Thanks for your videos! ❤

[@DanithePA]

Ahhh love this 💘 so exciting!!! congrats

[@angelinat6816]

Wow congratulations! That’s my goal too. I wish you the luck!🎉

[@angelinat6816]

Do you mind sharing your stats, or where you go

[@Justforme7]

WOW! I am a medical technologist at children's hospital and I have been researching this role for 3-4 years. When I stumbled upon you video, I realized you are a very strong individual! I wish you nothing but the best. God Bless you!

[@toffytofu3891]

What are your thoughts on medical technology? I’ve been looking into it recently with a 4+1 program. Any thoughts?

[@Justforme7]

@@toffytofu3891 its not a terrible field. expect to work with all types of people, and weekends as well as holidays. The work is doable and there is a policy for most things.

[@coryannthornock9253]

I just got into PA school at UTHSCSA and I can proudly say I was homeschooled too!

[@juliet5413]

Not in PA school, but NP school. Some of it feels similar. Thanks for the advice!

[@DanithePA]

Very similar !!

[@abicooks]

U are gorgeous good luck x

[@jaligawesa]

Condolences 😢but you did it!❤

[@YM-wd3mc]

Hi Dani, I have been watching ur videos and they are truly inspiring. I’m currently working as med surge nurse and planning to go back to school for PA next year. Will you please tell me what should I really pay to attention to while I’m working as a nurse? Is there something particular that I should pay attention to at work that may help me in PA school in the future? Thank you Dani for making a difference in peoples’ lives!

[@vderja]

Hi! I'm a current PA student finishing my first year & hope I can help answer your question. This sounds so vague but honestly, the more you focus on (both medical & not), the better you'll do-- not only in school but on the job too! I was a med-surg volunteer & medical assistant prior to school & was cross-trained in literally everything from insurance to hands on assisting in various procedures. I'm glad I worked "too hard" according to my coworkers because literally everything I spent more time on has benefited me. I went out of my way to learn anatomy, pharmacology, insurance, talking to patients, active listening skills, medical protocol, clinical reasoning, referrals... you name it! If you have PA's, MD's, NP's that you have a good relationship with, express your interest in becoming a PA to them & feel free to ask them questions too (I would ask why prescribe certain meds, about anatomy or diagnosis I wasn't familiar with, etc.) It's not always easy, especially when you're working hard as it is, but it has helped me so much. I think it will help us become more well-rounded clinicians as you learn a lot about people & the healthcare system. You can get a head-start on not only medical school content, but on empathy, humility, and much more!

[@YM-wd3mc]

@@vderja This is very helpful. Thank you so much for the help

[@tangerinepanther1987]

I’m so sorry for loss of your sister

[@patricia_vj]

Hi! So sorry if I missed this in any of your videos, but did you ever work part time during your undergrad years? What did you do for clinical experience?

[@felisha9632]

I'm just now finding your channel and you're such an inspiration!! I'm also from South Florida and have applied to Florida Atlantic as well as University of South Florida to pursue my bachelor's in health science after I exit the Marine Corps in September. My ultimate goal is to become a Physician Assistant, I was nervous because I don't have much experience in healthcare other than a few of the university classes I've taken but you've motivated me to keep on pushing (:

[@lilylife4426]

Thank you for your video. I have been a PA for over 8 years and have seen a lot. I think reverting the title back to the original Physician Associate is a huge step forward. I worked for 2 major companies in my field (dermatology) and both told me they preferred hiring NP's over PA's because NP's don't have to recertify and didn't need a supervising physician. It's less expensive and less liability for physicians to keep them on staff. Also, they often have a doctorate degree, which patients prefer over anything with a word assistant in it. I see a better future for PA's with the title change and possibly gaining more autonomy, but as of right now I would recommend med school or NP school over PA. I was just as exstatic about being a PA for the first couple of years after graduation. A doc in my friend makes $400k a year and a PA 130K, if a doc has Mohs fellowship they'll be close to $1M and PA working for a Mohs doc close to $200.

[@JT-tx2ns]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am contemplating on what i should do with my life.

[@zahraa.5450]

Same here 😂 NP authority PA flexibility and more specialty

[@kevinzhang6623]

Should change it to "General Practitioner" or "Medical Practitioner" or "General Clinician". If NP's are at the same level and can be independent, then they should take a look at the PA curriculum and ask themselves why that curriculum is more limited to PA's, and maybe add a few more months to a year or some months or a year maybe more of a required fellowship or residency to gain confidence of those who don't know what they're talking about. But perhaps they don't want this profession to be anything more than it is.

[@lilylife4426]

@@kevinzhang6623 PA curriculum is similar to med school already, it's stronger than NP curriculum. My PA school was 3 years, adding another year would make it med school. Now that they voted to change the assistant to associate the autonomy will be following next. It's going to take some time. nurses have their own board, PAs are part of the medical board run by doctors, that's why no one advocates for PAs like nurses do for themselves.

[@zahraa.5450]

Thank you for being honest!!!

[@AutoPlayMovies]

Hi Dani, I am a freshman in college and plan on becoming a PA. I was wondering, for the volunteering, where did you volunteer? was it at an outpatient clinic, or a hospital? I am just trying to figure out where I should go to get the best experience. Also, we went to the same highschool!

[@bobdeengineer7396]

As an engineer and licensed PA, If I landed a job as a Medical Assistant, it would be a box of lucky charms for me 😂😂😂. One advise, never change career if one is over 40 years 😂😂😂. I am currently looking in other fruitful and realistic field that makes quick money at my age. My sister had passed away just before I started PA school. My sincerest condolences to your loss of your sister😢😢😢. May they RIP 🙏.

[@numberone22459]

can you make a video talking about financial advice during PA school? Like talking about loans dos and don'ts

[@DanithePA]

oooo good idea!

[@thee_rarity8477]

Nova is one of my top choices as well.. but for me I just like nova from when I visited it, location and how it is very healthcare centered. Why was it your top choice? I’m trying to get ready to apply for next year & trying to see which aspects are best to look at 🤔

[@anonymouspink798]

💗

[@bbymads]

if you wouldn’t mind, could you go into more depth of why you chose PA over MD/DO? i am struggling with trying to figure out what i want to pursue. i think i put a lot of pressure on myself to “pick the better option” but it’s been so hard to get more info on this from the perspective of a PA! thanks!

[@benjaminpinney8509]

Not a PA, but I think PA is good for those who want more flexibility in their career and shorter training and who aren't concerned with overseeing the whole healthcare team. MD/DO is for people who want a leadership position and want a very deep understanding of things. Lots of training time in this, since you've got 4 years med school and then 3-7 of residency before you can even start being an attending. Just some things to think about. Again, not a PA, it's just my understanding. I figured I'd give what info I have since she hasn't answered you :)

[@sydneybaker3002]

Girl, I was homeschooled too! I am currently about to graduate as a radiologic technologist and then apply to PA school! You are an inspiration and I LOVE your videos! Great to see a fellow homeschooler as well!

[@DanithePA]

YESSS! Awesome job, good luck on your journey!

[@kingtrevi]

odd question but have you heard of the AA profession? NSU offers a program in that. if so what are your thoughts on it.

[@DanithePA]

Yess!!! Amazing profession, respectable and good pay👍🏼

[@turkeytrotproductions4582]

Hi Dani, im currently in RRT school. Considering PA school after. Do you think this is a good transition?

[@edapen9829]

If it was easy to get into the field, it would be way more saturated. Also they say the NP field is saturated, which maybe affects PAs? AND HEY!! PA student here who was homeschooled 3rd-12th grade too! :) lmao

[@elizabethnetherton6296]

Thanks for sharing! I thought I was the only one who was homeschooled and started dual enrollment college at 14. Do our parents know eachother? 😂 Very similar story. Wonder how many of us are out there. Congrats on getting through PA school!

[@queenofambition3111]

Do I need volunteer hours for PA school, if so what can I volunteer on and how. I hope you answer my question

[@gilbert3922]

What are the conditions for applying for a job as a physician assistant in the United States? Do they accept the certificate of the institute?

[@Clasam09]

What are the odds. We went to the same school! Watfa and Natalie were in my class.

[@peytonweiss7495]

Starting biology undergrad. Should I be scared? 😅

[@DanithePA]

No!! You got this 🤍🎉

[@zeniqueapowell515]

How are your work hours? Or shifts

[@kristinchong629]

Its so nice to see women in medical profession and not being consumed by consumerism marketing. Like yeah its fun to make of women shopping but like women kind of know like being a doctor or in the medical field is way more worth than like being a wife. Its just education investment is just not equally distributed. I feel like nobody talks about how covertly rampant undereducated girls/ women are. And if you did make it cool like who are the people cracking the hierarchy of distribution of medical education and job sector. Like one of big thing is why aren't there just African american doctors and staff on every level. Yeah what is medical.

[@dextervillote1988]

♥️🎇

[@Saniafaiyaz12]

Still get confused between PA and physical therapist 🤔

[@softjytsu]

PT is one specific field and focused on restoring function for patients (rehab) and manage pain in that field, PAs are medical professionals that practice medicine that can succeed in any specialty under the supervision of a physician

[@nicolesantamaria2060]

did NOVA do cadaver labs

[@africangold3627]

How much is PA school

[@fahadrajput1746]

Hey! i am a medical doctor can i do PA ?

[@collegechair]

Throughout your career did you ever consider dating any disabled people or did you see yourself as above handicapped people? Also, did you come across many disabled people throughout your time at Uni and in the medical field?

[@jomendes5910]

is it hard being that beautiful and a PA?

[@ayoolukoga9829]

When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17

[@tyronebigsby2169]

Lmfao what

[@ayoolukoga9829]

@@tyronebigsby2169 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17

[@toporisnash1324]

Bro the craziest part is I just finished my bible study and I was reading this exact passage ❤😂

[@Diana-vg3hy]

What does it mean?

[@ayoolukoga9829]

@@Diana-vg3hy Jesus is the Physician that will Heal you from your Sins through Faith in his Shed Blood

[@abg3439]

3.8? A la verga🤣🤣🤣