Everything you need to do to get into PA School -- Very Detailed, Step by Step Instructions

[@AdannaThePA]

Here are some of my favorite videos that you can watch after this one that will also help prepare you to get into PA school: Everything I Did Before PA School, That Helped Get Me Into PA School! - (Research, CNA, etc...) - goo.gl/ok9fqf So you want to be a PA? - 3 Steps You Must Take To Become a Physician Assistant - goo.gl/5B13wf Path To PA School - Revealing my College GPA & Every Class I took in Undergrad - goo.gl/9GZmXw

[@slopez159]

Do you know if PA schools will accept courses that are retaken for better grades? I know CASPA does the average, but are there schools that accept the higher grade to increase GPA? Thank you!

[@parvchoudhary7528]

Hi I wanted to ask if I do 3 year BSc in biomedical science can I then also apply for PA school as you said 4 year undergraduate?

[@keseydenep4703]

Currently in undergrad studying biochem and psychology and I have been torn in all directions regarding career path. I know I want to work in the medical field but I was too limited to just doctors and nurses. Anyway I noticed surgical assistant registered nurse then PA found me. I literally cried when I found this career. I'm Jamaican but I'm looking to become a Canadian PA. So grateful to u for making this video....thank uuuu!!!

[@swizelafonso7739]

I felt the same emotions on hearing about this field ❤️😭

[@johnguillen68]

I'm 52 yrs old, I've changed career paths and going the PA route. I am almost done with my Bachelor's in Biology. It's been a long and painful journey working full time as a paramedic in the emergency department. I've also done volunteer ambulance. I go to school part-time and sometimes full time. I live alone and still struggle with bills and paying for school. I get financial aid but not enough. I manage to get a few classes each semester depending on how much I will have to pay out of pocket. I have 3 more classes to go and hoping to finish them in the Spring semester. I have no guidance as to how, where or when to apply for PA school. My GPA is not high maybe 2.80. I'm trying to fill out my CASPA at what point do I write letters to school?

[@AdannaThePA]

A proper response is way to much for a youtube comment to do justice. I would make the suggestion to do a personal consultation with someone who can look at your personal situation and give you personalized advice. I do consultations myself (you can check my website for more info on that www.AdannaThePA.com) or you can also google others who offer that service. With all that being said, it sounds like you are going to be a-okay! Keep the pursuit strong and you can't go wrong. :)

[@ladybeebeeb8298]

DON'T give up keep pushing it will all fall into place , right now Im 36 yrs old and im a pharmacy Techician and ready for step in life

[@johnguillen68]

@@ladybeebeeb8298 Thank you, I'm hanging in there. I have one more semester to finish my bachelors and I have finals this week so I'm definitely stressing out. You to hang in there.

[@ladybeebeeb8298]

@@johnguillen68 I will definitely hang in there holidays are here and i just want to be thankful

[@mrsnobody5057]

Wow, this is really inspiring. Hope you end up achieving your goals, keep doing you.

[@elysesmith268]

Don’t normally comment on videos, but your videos are awesome and extremely helpful. Going through this process feels lonely and tough but these videos have given me more guidance than ANY advisor has. Thank you!

[@AdannaThePA]

Wow, well that just made my day. Thank you and I'm very grateful and glad that these videos have been so helpful to you. Its comments like yours that keep me going to make more videos

[@elysesmith268]

Adanna The PA certainly. so amazing to see women of color succeeding and pushing forward! Keep at it. We must always lift each other! All the best.

[@AdannaThePA]

@@elysesmith268 absolutely and just a heads up the Instagram p a community is very welcoming so you don't have to go through this alone and you don't have to feel lonely we in it together

[@sarahmorningstar4269]

I wanted to thank you for your videos! I just started PA school & I’m so thankful for all your help!!

[@nikkinicole4990]

This helps so much !! I’m a junior in high school and I’m planning on becoming a CNA after senior year (summer) and that way I can see if Healthcare so really right for me and get my experience hours so that way I’m set up for everything. Thanks for the videos they really help :)

[@user-by1no3rx7s]

omgg same

[@DrAdnan]

Very thorough- I wish I had this in undergrad!

[@MPllll.]

So much good info! After doing tons of research, I was finally able to draft a map to PA school (inputting info as it relates to my desired profession) all from watching this video. This was detailed, informative, straight to the point, and overall a RELIEF to watch. Cheers! 😌💃🏾

[@AdannaThePA]

Aww yay! Glad it helped.

[@sabrinag6583]

This was very insightful-thank you! I’m graduating soon with my undergrad in nutrition and dietetics. I’m planning to get my RD and then going on to pursue a PA program in order to broaden my scope of practice. This was super helpful for planning!

[@AdannaThePA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leemariiee]

Thanks so much Adanna for informing others about your journey and the process to get into Pa school! 😄

[@vikkie365]

This just released a boatload of anxiety. I'm glad I came across this video. My only question is: How can one show proof of shadowing hours? Is this something that CASPA asks for when applying?

[@kalebalbert5507]

Most colleges ask; but also understand that most PA schools require a LOR from a PA. So in this letter they can verify your time spent with a PA. Some school do not require it; however for your own edification I think it would be wise to get a minimum of 50 shadowing hours: but required hours vary.

[@mahoganyslay5767]

You are the best. I ha e been following you a while now and your videos are great. Keep them coming!

[@AdannaThePA]

Thanks 😊

[@etancia]

Hi! Just wanted to say I'm proud of you and appreciate these vids. Binge watching yesterday got me from Alabama to Kentucky in 6 hours of rain and clouds & highway hypnosis. ... Most encouraging was the video about being too old to attempt becoming a PA. So inspiring. That you just released this step-by-step vid only gives me more confidence that this is worth pursuing. Thanks again!

[@kyleytrimm7277]

Thanks for the info! Love your positive energy!

[@AdannaThePA]

Welcome

[@Mario-rl5eb]

Great advice! Thank you! I got a bachelors in criminal justice but looking into PA now. This helped a lot

[@taylershae8870]

Are you a PA yet ?!

[@evebartlett9200]

I’m a senior in high school and I’m earning my CNA license next month. I plan on working until I leave for college in 2021. Will this benefit me if I wanna become a PA ?

[@kalebalbert5507]

absolutely it will. I am a junior year college student and this will help you. If you look on CASPA's website, you will see that CNA is an accepted PCE not just a HCE. HCE will count as half points whereas PCE counts as a full. So this will help you in the long run -- however i will suggest something like EMT or something with more hands-on experience in some stressful scenarios in which you can fully gauge if this is a direction you want your life to head in. However, that isn't for everyone, and it gives good insight into EM so I would think about that also.

[@LiNeverLack]

what’s CNA license? how do u go about getting it?

[@kalebalbert5507]

aliyah b. I would check with your local hospitals: generally they have a free course that will be fast tracked for you.

[@evebartlett9200]

@@LiNeverLack I went to a program ran by my local community college to get it, a Certified nurses assistant license allows you to work in places like nursing homes and hospitals. With this job you provide personal care to patients and help maintain the facility. I would recommend looking more into it !

[@___tt___9683]

How do you get a CNA license?? Like what do you have to do and how old do you need to be ?

[@shadowdroid776]

So I'm having some difficulties on my end getting into PA school. I already have a B.S. in Health Sciences, I have about 500 hours volunteering for healthcare experience hours, about 1200-ish as a Derm MA, and about 120 hours as a phlebotomist (just got a part-time job as one, so that will increase quickly). I did a good amount of shadowing from doctors and PAs/NPs (I think I have about 50-69 hours?), and I have some good connections with my professors and providers that I've worked with to help me with the letters of recommendation. However, this is my 3rd cycle applying to PA school, and each cycle I've gotten fewer interviews. In my first cycle I had about 4 interview chances, the 2nd cycle I only had one, and this cycle I've been denied from almost all the schools I've applied to immediately. I'm still hoping that I can at least get an interview for PCOM as it's my dream school, but I'm just losing all hope in getting in. I'm tired and my depression just gets worse and worse every year because I'm never told what I can do to improve when I get rejected, they just repeat that I should do what I'm doing now. What can I do?

[@mikej53]

Shadowdroid776 I can see you have a lot of experience which is good, but what’s your GPA and GRE score looking like? If your GPA is on the lower side, say below 3.2, then you’re gonna have to increase your GRE score. Also practice your interview questions that you got in the past and be sure to be bring out your best self during the interviews. Hope this helps

[@ironshadow89]

Omg i'm applying to pa for pcom too! You got this.

[@Sophie-gk1me]

Thank you for these videos, Adanna!

[@agemontana5072]

Heading into this career field. Thank you for posting this video!!! Be blessed❤️💪🏾

[@candimbby]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s encouraging to see a woman like me going after her dreams. I’m a dual certified optician (optical center) and have been for five years. Do you think that counts as healthcare experience for a PA program?

[@AdannaThePA]

Some programs will definitely accept them, and that is great experience especially if you want to be an ophthalmology PA

[@harperk223]

Thank you for explaining in all this detail, and explaining it without making it seem even more TERRIFYING than it already is

[@miacandy95]

Great video! However I kind of disagree about the GRE. I was told by most of the schools I applied to that they only care about the minimum. That's not to say that it wont make you look amazing if you got a very high score. Some schools are looking to can the GRE all together. For me I had a very high GPA but a near minimum GRE and got interview offers from all 5 schools I applied. You are better off "lacking" or only achieving the minimum in the GRE over your GPA or patient care hours and experiences.

[@nickp465]

How many patient care hours did you have when you applied?

[@arireyes9113]

thank you!! this video helped me out so much with planning my future and gave me info i didnt know i needed until now. best of luck to all of you!!

[@AdannaThePA]

Aww glad it helped

[@finishersonlyllc]

My undergraduate degree is in Business. I need all the prerequisites except for Biology. I am so overwhelmed just by thinking of it.

[@riseabove5060]

Same. I am starting my BA in psychology. And going to add prerequisites in. It would be faster if I just get a BA In biology but that amount of science classes overwhelms me. Especially needing a 3.0-3.5 GPA. But we can do it!

[@anaraquelacosta8645]

Thank you for all this information 💙💙💙it was very helpful 💙

[@AdannaThePA]

You're very welcome!

[@edenellis3560]

such good information and so helpful! thank you so much!!

[@LucidSoundz]

Thank you for this video!

[@AdannaThePA]

Np!

[@jeremiahrobles9618]

I’m 35 and going for my bachelors in medical studies to get into pa school

[@lizroth1654]

This was super helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@AdannaThePA]

Welcome 😀

[@joselafalaise2600]

High school Junior. Thinking about going to get my BSN degree, work for one year, and then attend PA school.

[@JoseGarcia-se1nx]

Jose Lafalaise X2! I’m going to get my Bachelors Degree In Nursing, work for a year or two and then go to PA school

[@shamesj.r.4439]

If you do nursing you're probably better off doing nurse practitioner instead of PA because they end up doing around the same thing anyway

[@jlovesj3335]

Thats my plan omg

[@dartagnanharris3661]

You could just get your cna, work throughout college, and then apply to pa school. Just advice of you wanted a faster way of getting there!

[@tiffanyt1993]

I'm pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology and taking science classes as my electives.

[@___tt___9683]

You could do that ?? ( sorry dumb question ik I’m only a sophomore in hs 😂)

[@tiffanyt1993]

@@___tt___9683 yes haha it doesn’t matter which degree you pursue as long as you take the pre requisite classes for PA school

[@jrmartinez8842]

How do I get health care experience, I’m going to be a freshman in college btw

[@AdannaThePA]

Here's a video I did they may help with your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faO4fnRjd9R1l9k

[@jrmartinez8842]

C. Mfoumou biology, you?

[@jrmartinez8842]

C. Mfoumou what school

[@ronniea.4830]

GPA took a dive because of Ochem with C- labs were good - no other c's. I still need to take CC for anatomy what can else I do? Do schools that don't require ochem will look at it? I am so lost

[@AdannaThePA]

They won't look at it if it's not part of their prerequisites however if it is part of the prerequisites and you have a c minus it likely won't cut it because typically the lowest grade you can have on a prerequisite requirement is a c.

[@ronniea.4830]

@@AdannaThePA Thank you for answering, I might retake it or just apply to schools that don't require it. Any other science classes besides Anatomy to boost Science GPA? I am a Microbiology Major.

[@AdannaThePA]

@@ronniea.4830 Any science class will do, oceanography virology whatever science class you can find

[@shanegrayson9701]

First off, what an awesome and informative video! I just wanted to let any high school seniors know that I am currently going through the interview process for PA school and have gone through things such as research, shadowing, PCE, and the GRE. I am part of an organization called MED-ED and we are a group of students from different medical backgrounds that come and speak to high school students from medically underserved areas about different careers in healthcare. I am obviously the PA student representative of the group but we have students that represent the M.D, D.O, P.A, OTD, R.N, and N.P professions. We are based in Pittsburgh and would love to come and speak to schools about medical-related careers but we also do Zoom meetings at any school in the country! We talk about the differences between professions such as responsibilities, education requirements, and compensation. On top of all of that, we walk you through step by step on the process to becoming a P.A or any other medical professional! If any of you are interested you can follow us on Instagram @ _med_ed and message us! we would love to hear from all our future healthcare professionals! Thanks for reading!

[@Benginafantaisie]

This is for a cost, right?

[@thepittsburghpa5333]

@@Benginafantaisie no absolutely free no cost at all

[@chandlerburdick3446]

Thank you so much this helped me out alot!

[@athenajenkins1046]

Im in my third year of my bachelor for healthcare admin and i want to which rolls what would be my next best step to take to change to the pa path??

[@louveniataylor1375]

So question you have maybe 7 even 8 classes per semester in didactic year and a test on that class every week do you have a video on your study plan routine?

[@randymboyon5401]

How could I get health care experience during the summer from my senior year of high school to my freshman year of college

[@ameal9102]

You could take a CNA course to be a licensed certified nurse assistant. You can then work in a carehome or hospital. The course can be taken during the summer and CNA is one of the better forms of direct patient care experience. If you do apply, just make sure the CNA program you plan to apply to is credited.

[@nelsonerika]

Thank you Adanna! 😊

[@marlon7s]

video starts at 2:00

[@ambersmith3601]

New subbie. I’m 21 years old and i wasted three years of my undergrad studying legal studies. Now I completely hate it and I want to pursue PA. Everyone tells me it’s a bad idea. However, I’m gonna go for it anyways ! What additional classes would you recommend I take that align better with my PA path ? Thanks for the video it was so helpful ❤️

[@AdannaThePA]

So for sure A&P and of course your gen bio and chem. Those will definitely start you of on the right path.

[@kareemel-hadi6306]

I’m having a hard time finding schools that offer a doctorate program can anyone help me?

[@AdannaThePA]

Im dropping a video on this very topic later today! Stay tuned...

[@meghschildt]

Thank you for posting this! I’m a sonographer, do you think that would count as patient care experience?

[@AdannaThePA]

It will for most schools

[@lydiao194]

How do you keep up with the hours? Like how will they know you shadowed like do you put it in your resume? or is it a part of the application

[@AdannaThePA]

Spreadsheets

[@lydiao194]

@@AdannaThePA So you keep up with the hours yourself? and they believe you?

[@munahwalker4795]

Great video, thank you.

[@nigstbelay4090]

Hi I have biology degree from out of usa so can tell me which is fit with me please thank you 🙏

[@Anonymous-bc6zl]

how do you become certified in health field if you have no experience at all and taking science courses at community college?

[@joselafalaise2600]

Can I transfer from a community college, and go to a 4 year?

[@skyyshorty8586]

Jose Lafalaise yes you can, that’s is the goal for most community college students, for example I go to a community college and I’m applying as a transfer student to attend a four year.

[@bbains8195]

Just double check what credits transfer over. Some universities are really anal about the curriculum requirements for each class

[@merrybright5732]

Yes, but be careful. It definitely helps if you plan on staying in the same state as your CC for your 4 year as some states, such as mine, have an agreement that guarantees your credits will all transfer. If you’re considering out of state, look at their transfer credit policies. I was lucky that my out of state college accepted ALL my applicable dual credit from high school, others won’t take any. Also, keep in mind the grades from CC probably won’t impact your 4 year school GPA so you won’t get that GPA boost from easy A’s from pre-reqs and electives

[@englishwithaltini]

Jose Lafalaise yes and I totally recommend it. That’s what I did. I have friends that only went to a university and they are truly struggling right now. Ask me any questions!

[@Geeloveesu]

Altini Yarima I’m trying to understand, if I have a bachelors degree from a community college, do I still need to attend a 4 year university?

[@heathervalentine4806]

Is Ophthalmic technician good patient care experience?

[@shalundadillard3465]

Can I take the science classes online or do they all have to be sit in

[@AdannaThePA]

Yes you can take them online. You can look into the University of New England, that's where I took my online classes.

[@englishwithaltini]

Some online science classes require you to do the lab part in person

[@MultiWhitney14]

You can but science courses that require lab I recommend sit in

[@kalebalbert5507]

Be mindful of the PA schools you are applying to: my local colleges do not accept online science courses

[@sinuzb3115]

Lol I’m slowly becoming a fan, your very genuine with your facts. Question though I’m currently a respiratory therapist and respiratory school was very rough my gpa ended being a 2.9. I’m starting under grad soon. Assuming that undergraduate won’t be as demanding and intense as respiratory school was and let’s say I end up with a gpa of 3.7 or above, and I believe I can do I seen the courses, would the schools look only at my undergrad gpa or all my science classes gpa including the respiratory classes?? I can easily retake some of the respiratory pre req and get a higher grade, but I want to know would those classes factor into my undergrad gpa ???

[@KenCaise]

WOW⁉️😍💯👏♥️I LOVE P.A PROGRAM.IM NEW HERE FROM PHILIPPINES.

[@Hayabaki]

Hey Adanna! Love your videos! I was wondering, if you would know, if patient care hours expire? I’ve been a CNA for 6.5 and left the hospital in the beginning of 2018. I had a great opportunity to work in pharmaceutical research but now i want to return back to healthcare and apply to PA school. If you could help answer my question that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

[@autumnnorberg7534]

I'm really interested in becoming a PA. Right now I'm working on getting my BS in Health Science (I'm a junior) but I'm thinking about taking a break from working on my undergrad to do a two year degree in Respiratory Therapy. My plan is to work as an RRT for a few years and finish up my bachelors while I work. I think RRT would be useful to gain healthcare experience / patient care hrs and also to have a job with a living wage while I'm going through school (I'm 24 years old and have a child to support). Do you think this would be a good route?

[@xxsam0917xx]

I can somewhat relate to this except I don't have a kid. I'm a licensed PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant), worked for 2 1/2 years and now working on my BS. I saved roughly $50k but I did work a lot with 2 jobs but I love what I do. I didn't work for a year (last year) and just focused on school, however, I have to go back to school for more patient care experience. Despite working for 2 1/2 years, they want to see consistency. I'm approaching 30 this year and I'll be finished with my Bachelor's in Health Science in Spring '22. I still have to retake anatomy 1 and 2 since it's been 10 years so really, I can't apply until 2023 maybe. And since I'll be 30+, I have to get everything done before 35 if I want to have kids. That's where I am right now lol

[@Anonymous-bc6zl]

if I am a partially deaf person , is that something that I can use in my personal statement?

[@victoriaemmanuel3105]

do I need to have a cs to get into pa school? when I get my degree, doesn't it mean you're pursuing a double degree and can't qualify for financial aid?

[@zaytube4499]

Ok so I'm taking a CNA course senior year in highschool... So I can start working then and shadow people like the next year during the summer. Do like do the hospitals have to give info that you were there, and how can you register to take the gre's.... I'm sorry, it's just a little confusing, can you help me?

[@yusufjabbar3047]

How can I get direct patient contact hours while I am an undergraduate student ( starting junior year ) ? Thank you.

[@kiamhong390]

advice for those non-traditional students that decide to apply to PA school after Bachelor's or after 2 years of work in another field?

[@AdannaThePA]

Do it! It's a great career to get into. It's hard work and you may doubt yourself at times throughout the process but just stick with it and I think you'd be very fulfilled.

[@munahwalker4795]

how many shadowing hours, and clinical/patient care hours is required for PA school? I have not be able to locate this. Is patient care experience the same as clinical experiences hours?

[@ibreonawilborn9019]

Munah Walker depends on the school

[@princess287love]

It depends but aim for 1,000

[@kalebalbert5507]

its specific to the school you are applying. and no they are not the same. look on the CASPA website for more information

[@nataliaanderson2873]

Hi I know I’m late on this video but I want to be pediatric PA . And I was thinking of majoring in health policy and management or bio on the pre med track do u think that would a good major to get into PA school ? Also I know you were talking a lot about getting patient care hours can volunteer hours in a hospital count as getting patient care?

[@TheBryanaLanier]

I would check with the schools you want to attend most of them want direct hands on experience (phlebotomy, PCT or CNA, MA..) I’m currently in school finishing up my Bachelors in Health sciences and my major requires me to complete a internship within a network of sponsors. Check and see if your school offers that because that will help with patient care hours and even get you connected with Med profs for LOR

[@kalebalbert5507]

PA schools dont care much about your major; and really its a double edged sword. If you choose a non-science based degree you have alot of classes that arent required ( biochemistry, biology, chemistry, organic, physics, microbiology, etc. ) however it helps show that you are a well rounded student and it would help you keep a higher GPA. If you choose a biology related degree, you have many difficult courses that could lower your GPA but give you a solid base of education for PA school and other difficulties in your profession. MY ADVICE: Pick a degree youll love and get the courses you need to apply. You want to enjoy what you learn about and have a good gpa too! As for the volunteer hours, yes they count as PCE. However, it would be in your interest of time to get some certification or apply for jobs that allow you to get some PCE while also getting paid ( coming from a guy who volunteering 500 hours as a PTT ). Hope this helps Natalia!

[@___tt___9683]

@@kalebalbert5507 hey so is it possible for me to major in psychology and still take science classes that are required for PA school ? What do you recommend Im only a junior in high school and now I’m trying to get my self to learn more about what I need to do and what classes to take , field to major in, for PA school! And for all of the patient care hours requirement what do you recommend I do? I’m very lost to be honest 😅.

[@kalebalbert5507]

@@___tt___9683 it definitely is! You would have to take some extra classes for the requirements for specific PA schools ( biology, Chem, O-Chem, physics ) and CNA/EMT/MA are the fastest routes to get experience! Each have their own merit!

[@J1Pa17]

Taking chem freshmen year is the worst thing anyone can do trust me I got C in Gen Chem 1 and it’s my only C in my Transcript

[@scraps_4500]

Would rad-tech count as the patient experience you were talking about?

[@AdannaThePA]

It is considered patient care experience for some programs. However there are some programs where it’s a lvl two experience so you need more years of experience doing that than some of your other professions like nursing and emt

[@Paulsicles]

You DO NOT need to be certified in something to get health care experience. Veterinary Assistants and Medical Scribes don't require certification and most PA schools accept that experience.

[@AdannaThePA]

Thanks for your comment. Although most PA schools accept those as HCE most do not accept those as Patient Care experience which is what most of them are looking for. That is why its important to ask each school what they allow for their direct patient care experience because that is typically what weighs the most, not simple Healthcare experience.

[@kyahc3282]

Does being a medical scribe count for PCEs as well?

[@mariakhalid241]

hi im an international medical graduate i did 3 months of residency in my country ,but now i want yo become a PA will my GPA be checked because we dont have grades here its just pass and fail ....and will i EASILY get admission in a PA program in canada

[@itskendra9964]

I want to go to school for nursing then work as a nurse to get my health care/patient care experience, but someone told me you can’t apply for pa school with a nursing degree... is this true ?

[@AdannaThePA]

That would be incorrect. You can apply to PA School with any degree, as long as you meet all the school prereq's

[@englishwithaltini]

Lekendria Hill not true. It is looked down on, though.

[@melissak2463]

Hi Kendra, Being a nurse prior to getting into a PA program actually gives you an edge! I know several PA’s who were in the nursing field before entering the world of all things PA and they’ve all mentioned how much their professors enjoyed having them to add different perspectives within the learning environment. Watch the videos on KZbin where the creator of the online PA program at Yale discusses this topic. Educational diversity within these programs are essential. :)

[@Ryanjt2798]

I’m in the military and I have a year left. So I’d like to start school in the fall of 2020. (For my bachelors) the university in my home town recognizes military veterans for consideration and does NOT require healthcare experience before hand. What’s the easiest way to get healthcare experience while I’m getting my bachelors just to make my chances of getting into PA school even better? Also, what is the ideal amount of classes to take each semester that won’t overload your schedule and allow you to make the best grades possible?

[@sunainakanchan9598]

Hey Adanna! Thank you so much for all of this information. I’m not sure if you’ve talked about it before, but can you share some insight on reapplying to PA schools. Should I wait a year in between? What should I look to improve on? Should I do a program between cycles? I’m still waiting on some schools this year but I also don’t want to waste this entire year just waiting if there’s something I can do that will improve my chances. Thank you 😊

[@bryan-li5ib]

This might be a late comment. You could get feedback from the schools that you have applied and can start working to improve whatever you were lacking while waiting for the new cycle.

[@Maria-bi3is]

Hi thank you for this video I am a junior in high school and really looking into being a pa!! I have a question about getting certification, which one would your recommend to get and are online programs allowed? Also, are 27 month pa programs consecutive or split over 3 years

[@뭐하지닉네임]

Will being a dental assistant count? (Without certification)

[@AdannaThePA]

For most schools it counts but just make sure because not every PA school is made equal. 🙂

[@faithyoo1842]

Adanna, please help me out. I’m 31 years old, I graduated with a PolSci BA and a master’s degree also related to Political science, which means I have not taken any of the science classes I would need to get into this field. 1. How could I finish the prerequisite classes required in getting into the PA school at my situation? 2. In case of shadowing, do I just randomly contact some PAs and ask if I could do shadowing? 3. How long do you think I’d need to finish the PA in my case? If you have some more advices that could help me finish the PA programs the fastest way considering my situation, I’d appreciate it! Thanks a lot!

[@Summerdoes]

Is it okay to have a General A.A. degree from a community college and a bachelor's degree in Health Science to get into PA school? Or should I have an A.S. in something more specific?

[@brobinson960]

Summer Ahrens I would like to know the answer also

[@lcamp6823]

It doesnt matter what your major or degree is in. As long as you do the prerequisites that the schools require you will be okay.

[@englishwithaltini]

AA degree is perfectly fine. But AS is better, because you’d already take science classes as apart of your degree.

[@sofiag4377]

@@englishwithaltini what is AA and AS ??

[@sarahdignan8984]

So I noticed you mentioned that working was important and so was shadowing. Do you also need volunteer experience?

[@AdannaThePA]

Some programs asked for it but it's not really a requirement you just put in whatever volunteer experience that you may have it's nice to have something but lower on the list.

[@christinaindridson8297]

After graduating undergrad, and realizing that your science GPA was low, what steps did you take in order to raise it?

[@AdannaThePA]

I took more science courses to raise it. Thats really all you can do.

[@Geeloveesu]

What about a state college? Our current state college used to be a community college.

[@soralummie10]

If you do not have a PA/MD/NP to write a letter of rec (LOR) because you only work closely with RNs in a clinic, is it fair to say to not apply to PA school because you don't have the proper LORs?

[@HasinaBegum-AHSC]

If I did Bsc in Adult nursing is it possible for me to get into the PA school

[@benwilliams1889]

Would a personal injury investigator for a law firm count as patient care experience? We have to go over medical history and discuss detailed injuries. Alot of time is spent meeting with clients in hospital settings. Also, what about pharmacy technician experience? Thanks

[@benwilliams1889]

@Ivette Lopez Lorenzo Thanks much for the reply and information!

[@devpatel5024]

Did you do undergrad research? Is it worth it to boost your resume, or do you recommend spending that time focusing on patient hours?

[@AdannaThePA]

Definitely going to do a vid on this! Thanks Dev

[@channghiem5012]

have you encountered a situation, where a patient found out you werent the doctor yet you explained your role, but the patient only wanted to interact with a doctor not PA?

[@AdannaThePA]

No not the PA but the PA student, yes. I mean it's their prerogative and I respect that. I typically just say sure not a problem and leave the room.

[@channghiem5012]

@@AdannaThePA , good for you , before I'd leave , I'd fart in the room!

[@DaywithaPA]

I made a very similar video a few weeks ago! Great minds think alike! 😉

[@SeunOnSet]

My undergrad overall GPA is shy of 3.0 while my science in above that. would it be recommended for me to take classes over, look into a master's/postbacc, or just focus solely on clinical hours?

[@kalebalbert5507]

I would increase my GRE score and take some post bacc. Clincal hours are good and will help your application greatly, but you need to get the minimum requirements for them to see that!

[@samanthajorden1131]

For direct patient care would it be ok to be a personal care aid or do you need a certification?

[@louveniataylor1375]

Another question is it crazy i notice that not all 27 week programs are created equal (didactic year wise) , I seen one college had there Didactic year have 21 classes in total spread throughout 5 semesters where some colleges have like 25-30 classes spread throughput 3-4 semesters so i figure seems i cant imagine taking over 5 classes during a semester would it be smart to include this in my college search ?

[@aquaticsplashes]

Hey I seen another video saying your bachelors doesn't need to be in the medical field you'll just need to do some classes prerequisites to get in as a pa. How much of a factor is the being an emt or cna thing? It's tied to what kind of hours? volunteer hours are required during pa school or to just even be considered?

[@MegaGirly567]

do you recommend doing a bsn/rn , working for a year and then going to PA school?

[@AdannaThePA]

It is so I recommend doing what's best for you and your life, however going the BSN route and working for a year will get you great experience and you do need patient care experience for PA School

[@yesseniarodriguez6248]

For health care experience, is being a MA okay?

[@AdannaThePA]

@yessenia, absolutely! I know a ton of PAs that were first MAs.

[@luvchssecake]

What undergraduate degree would you recommend to take? science based btw and thank you in advance!

[@AdannaThePA]

I like boomed science because I got a slightly broader science experience than just the biology science bachelor’s degree

[@silentArtist00]

Does being a pathology lab tech count as being in a patient care role?

[@msala30able]

What if you work in the health care field does that count too as experience?

[@kalebalbert5507]

Depends on your job title!

[@allonabby]

I wanted to know how the science GPA is calculated. Is it only calculating the GPA for the prerequisite courses (such as Statistics, general microbiology, Anatomy and physiology I and II, introduction to psychology or developmental psychology, general chemistry or organic chemistry or biochemistry) required to enter the program or is it my overall science GPA including the prerequisite courses and courses such as psychics, introduction to biology, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, etc?

[@AdannaThePA]

Is calculated using all of the science courses you've ever taken

[@wandiaunderwood8554]

Thank you for this video. I know I want to be a Surgical assistant once I get some experience as a surgical tech. I went to a tech school for that. Would I have to go back to a university to major in something science based , then go for a surgical PA ???

[@draiajackson6963]

Hey are you still do online consults and also how you ask a P.A. if you can shadow them I’m still in undergraduate.

[@lcamp6823]

Draia Jackson legit just ask. Try to find alumni or ur local doctor etc

[@chandlerburdick3446]

After watching so many videos and reading articles I’ve noticed a pattern of people saying you can have your undergrad in anything as long as you hit your prerequisites to get into PA school. Would that mean I could even get my undergrad in kinesiology or even sports medicine?

[@kalebalbert5507]

Thats what im doing! just make sure you meet the PA schools requirements for undergrad course work!

[@kalebalbert5507]

@Maria Ocampo on their prospective websites

[@myhealthislife]

What materials did you use to prepare for GRE?

[@julietasevilla7110]

Question- I just finish my BS in business last year. And I have no health care experience, do I need to have that before sending my application or can I do that while I’m in PA school?

[@AdannaThePA]

So You really need to have experience prior to entering PA school to be eligible for PA school. it's one of the many requirements

[@sofiag4377]

@@AdannaThePA can you apply with a finance/ accounting degree ???? Or does it have to be related to healthcare

[@lexiedezimia]

@@sofiag4377 I don’t know if you still need this answered but just like med school, you can major in anything as long as you have the prereqs. From another person I watched it actually increases your chances to make you stand out. For any certification, you can apply at any time. :)

[@super-cc3ow]

So I’ve already completed my degree months ago. I didn’t finish with a 3.0 can I still give it a go. I’m about to finish my Medical Assisy program soon though my GPA has been pretty good so far

[@betzy7560]

Sorry im late to the party. What PA school did you go to?

[@AdannaThePA]

I don't talk about my school on ymthia channel, because I don't want any issues. Lol

[@leninkumargDr]

Hey is it necessary to do WES evaluation for international students..(india)