PA School is Difficult.

Hola amigos! My name is Mario Navarro. I am a second-year PA student at UC Davis in Sacramento, CA.
My goal with this channel is to increase the presence of our Latino and Hispanic providers and be a resource for all pre-PA/PA students! For a limited time, I am offering one-on-one personalized Zoom sessions to meet all of your pre-PA and PA student needs. You can sign up and view the affordable pricing using the Calendly link below. I look forward to meeting you.
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The information in this video is entirely my own views and opinions. I do not represent the views or opinions of the Univesity of California, Davis ("UC Davis".) Any topics or advice discussed on this channel is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own medical health professional.
Hope you guys enjoy the video. Animo plebes!!
My IG: @themexicanpa
Tiktok: @themexicanpa
Email: [e-mail]

[@Zay_Tero]

i’m currently a Pre-PA student and so glad i came across your channel. Inspiring! Turns out i’m from around your home city and i saw your ER rotation video recently and saw you had worked at LLUMC 🙏 i’m currently there too! it’s amazing seeing another person that’s like me, that is in the field I want to be in 💪🏽 thank you brotha

[@themexicanpa]

Hermano! Thank you for watching and commenting! Please don't hesitate to reach out with specific questions about this process. It's a long road but a worthwhile one. Working in the LLUMC ED is by far one of the best patient care experiences out there and I have no doubt you'll become a competitive candidate! You can reach me on IG @themexicanpa or via my email [e-mail] Saludos!

[@cowslane1]

Love the re-enactments! You put a lot into this video and it shows!

[@numberone22459]

WOw your channel is amazing! You put so much effort and it really shows

[@themexicanpa]

Thank you friend! I definitely spent much more time on this one video compared to most so that means a lot!! Hope all is well :)

[@mitchelllll9273]

🙏🏻 damn you snapped, thank you

[@Mattz6]

Very high production quality. I can tell a lot of effort went into this video. I hope it does well. God bless you brother!

[@themexicanpa]

Thank you brother for your comment! This video definitely took me a minute to write, record, and edit. Saludos desde Sacramento and God bless you!

[@briangordillo907]

Your best work yet! That skit with you and Jenny was hilarious 😂

[@davidzalazar7036]

Great video compa, super informative!! Your video editing skills and transition are super smooth 👀

[@themexicanpa]

Gracias Jose shuy! Miss you bro ❤

[@sallsavealifeliberia5254]

I love your videos bro! You speak the full truth with great quality information. This is Putue.

[@gabrielurreola964]

Loved the video! Such a real perspective on life as a student 😎

[@themexicanpa]

Thanks Brodie 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@vderja]

Hey Mario, super encouraged to come across a fellow Christian in PA school! My husband & I have also been reminded of God's provision & mercy during my PA school journey (including getting into a super crazy car accident on our move a couple days before starting my program in SoCal). May the Lord continue to bless you + your wife & keep your eyes fixed on Him for His glory & your good!

[@themexicanpa]

Viktoriya thank you so much for kind words! This PA journey has tested our faith in ways I was not expecting but it's been an opportunity for the Lord to just show up in our lives and allow us to fully rely on him. I hope there were no major injuries from that car accident! My wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Hope all is well amiga and thank you for watching!

[@karenespino7683]

También soy mexicana I'm so glad your channel popped up on my feed. I'm finally able to see someone like me who is doing PA. 🇲🇽

[@xrpnick6828]

Good luck man, appreciate the video, I’ll be applying to UC Davis this next cycle.

[@themexicanpa]

Once you start your caspa DM me on instagram. I’d love to help in any way possible bro!

[@xrpnick6828]

@@themexicanpa I definitely will, really appreciate all the vids, they are packed with a ton of value, I have the study ones saved because your methods seemed on point.

[@jlei1995]

I'm a dreamer and ATSU university just opened a campus in California in my city. They simply told me they do not accept DACA students which is sad since I can get a PA license in California. I'm happy to see our hispanics are now doing amazing in healthcare. Just wish they gave us a chance. 😔

[@MsTashamaria]

Very encouraging! thank you! Esp love the praise you gave to God! God bless you!

[@TheJennyDays]

Looking back, it would’ve been ideal to get settled in earlier but God had perfect timing and He still does❤ He always provides and will continue to. Animo chiquillo, thanks for this encouragement 😘

[@Juicyvale14]

Hey Mario, I appreciate all the effort you put into your videos. You have me laughing, lol. Do you mind sharing your interview experience with UC Davis? I have an interview with them and would love to hear your insights.

[@themexicanpa]

I imagine you already had your interview with UCD and my apologies for not reach out sooner! Congratulations on getting that interview and if you already had it…I hope it went well! If you haven’t, I do offer affordable 1 on 1 mock interview sessions. You can sign up here: calendly.com/themexicanpa/consulta Saludos! 👨🏻‍⚕️🇲🇽

[@Mike4444x]

“Through the direct provision of God”…….👍. My daughter is currently an undergrad at UC Davis who is planning on attending PA school. I shared this video with her. Thank you.

[@TrainingIsBelieving]

I am debating PA school but don't want to fail out from the sheer amount of course material at once :/ got a BS in global disease bio from davis last year but have been hesitant to apply bc of severe imposter syndrome. Also, I am loving the temple coffee roasters cup!!

[@themexicanpa]

Hermano/a…you are capable of getting through and becoming a PA-C! The imposter syndrome is something I experience daily - but it’s through experiencing difficult, uncomfortable, and often stressful situations that our growth as medical providers happens! The Mario that was once nervous and anxious about taking a manual blood pressure on my first real patient as an EMT is the same Mario now that is responsible for reading an EKG or prescribing the correct antibiotic! I still get nervous, but recognize that medicine is ultimately a team sport and everyone is learning and growing as we progress through each patient encounter, class, course, and job! The more important thing to ask yourself that can’t be taught - are you passionate about caring for others and are you committed to being a lifelong learner? If you can answer yes to both…you can become a PA. I highly recommend you check out this video, in the middle part I interview one of my classmates who mentions his fear of failing out of PA school: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJe7l6pvrb6BfK8si=2koIfRN7GOyRntn6 I hope it helps. Animo! 👨🏻‍⚕️🇲🇽🤝🏼

[@TrainingIsBelieving]

@@themexicanpa exactly! Thanks for this inspiring message! I am also an emt. Been one for 1.5 years and took my program with the UCD fire academy two years ago. The main thing is handling the course load bc undergrad was hard for me aswell. Do you possibly do private mentoring to get an acceptance into PA school?

[@themexicanpa]

@@TrainingIsBelievingYou're very welcome hermano! At this time - I am at max capacity with my active mentees. I do offer affordable consulting services (prices start at $40 bucks, and the money I make from this I am using to pay for my PA licensing/exam fees and reinvest it back into growing this youtube channel.) If you're interested in signing up for a session, you can do so here: calendly.com/themexicanpa I look forward to meeting you!

[@TrainingIsBelieving]

emailed you! :)@@themexicanpa

[@kc4884]

I watched this and the one en español, and all I can say is: you're truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm also applying to UC Davis next cycle.

[@themexicanpa]

Thank you very much for the support!! Feel free to DM me on IG if you have any questions about the application process!

[@ViolentPhlegm697]

I'm a COTA really contemplating switching to PA.

[@edwardherrera846]

I can only imagine that going From zero medial background to PA school must be a challenge.

[@FreddieAdame-tm1li]

Hi Mario, fresh PA student here would you recommend pre made Anki cards?

[@themexicanpa]

What's up Freddie! For didactic, I highly recommend making Anki cards based off your own instructor's powerpoints! For clinicals, send me a dm at [e-mail] and I will share my anki drive with you. Saludos bro!

[@juanleonardo3359]

Hi Mario, Is UC Davis PA program expensive?

[@themexicanpa]

Hola hermano! The UCD PA program is not cheap. 🫠 Roughly around 240k Here’s the link to the program’s financial aid cost of attendance: health.ucdavis.edu/financialaid/coa-son.html That being said, I was blessed to get a scholarship that covered about 90% of my tuition and living expenses. Here’s the link to that: nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/overview Saludos!