Roadmap to PA School : A Guide for International Medical Graduates | The Posh PA

In this video that can serve as a comprehensive guide for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) interested in applying to PA School in the United States, I will cover essential steps and considerations for IMGs, including understanding the role of a PA, verifying medical education credentials, completing prerequisite courses or obtaining a bachelor's degree, demonstrating English proficiency, leveraging international patient care experience, and navigating the Caspa application process.
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1:02 Understand the PA role in the US
2:14 Foreign Credential Evaluation
2:40 Take Prerequisites In US
3:29 English Proficiency Testing
3:52 Patient Care Experience
4:28 CASPA
5:11 Research PA Programs for specific requirements
5:50 Visa Considerations
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I’m Michele Neskey, aka The Posh PA. Welcome to my channel! My mission is to provide personalized guidance, education, and motivation to build confidence and promote wellness for aspiring physician assistants and beyond.
Having been a PA for 17+ years and helped hundreds of students gain acceptance into PA school, I understand the admissions process. I know what they are looking for, and I can help you tailor every component to make you shine, giving you the BEST chance of getting accepted to a program. But it doesn't end there. I create personalized plans for PA students and practicing PAs including test-taking strategy for the PANCE, contract negotiations, and tools to overcome and prevent provider burnout.
My goal is to get you into a physician assistant (PA) school & survive the rigorous program, help you prevent burnout as a practicing PA, and help you take care of yourself so you can be the best version of YOU for your patients, family, and most importantly YOU!
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[@theposhpa]

Have you looked into applying to PA school as a foreign medical graduate?

[@saritaale7482]

Hello Ma'am, I hold a bachelors degree in Bachelors of Physiotherapy from Bangalore, India. I am a Nepali practicing physiotherapy last 3 years. I have been wishing to switch to PA, and I'm really interested in pursuing it in USA. While I was doing my research, most of the universities states TOFEL requirement as english proficiency test. My question is I have already taken IELTS. Do you think I should take TOFEL or ask the university?

[@mujahid1004]

2years of associate degree students are eligible for it in radiology department?

[@hemayadav9680]

Hi mam , thanks for all the support and information you are providing to all , its very valuable and guiding us well , I am a IMG from India , exploring my option here for PA programme , I am currently in Atlanta on tourist visa , is there any possibility I cou;d meet you in person and seek your guidance regarding programme further . Thanks a lot for your time . Good day ahead of you .

[@theposhpa]

I meet with applicants via zoom. You can book a session on my website.

[@PaManneh-ud1gi]

Am a clinical nurse working as a clinician so how can I join in the process also along side diploma certificate too attached currently working in the Gambia

[@nagannithin1591]

Madam I Completed BAMS (Bachelor's Of Ayurvedic And Surgery) From India can i do online Physcian Assistant program,After Completing can i practice as PA in USA ,Are i have to come to USA for some other couse visa and i have to do online Physcian Assistant program by coming to university only for training days ,So we can save lot of money ,And we can practice after online course

[@theposhpa]

I do not know of any online PA programs that you can do from India that will allow you to practice in the US.. From my knowledge and experience, you will have do a PA program in the US to be able to practice here. You can do an online/hybrid PA program in the US if they accept international applicants.

[@abishajm5860]

Hi Madam, Thank you for all your information regarding the physician assistant. Can an Indian Bachelor's PA graduate study for Masters and work in hospital in Canada

[@moootardxp]

Hello! I graduated with a bachelor of science degree in the u.s. but went to medical school in a different country and am currently a practicing physician in South Korea. I am not a citizen of the United States, nor do I have a greencard. Would I still need my transcripts credencialized?

[@marnix954]

Hi, good morning. I’m a medical physician in Mexico, but I’m a US citizen. How does it works for me? To be a PA

[@theposhpa]

Check out my video for international applicants!

[@nagannithin1591]

Thank You For Providing the Valuable information madam.🎉🎉

[@theposhpa]

You’re welcome

[@udayanthiwijesinghe-yp1do]

Dr madam, i am BAMS (Bachelor's of Ayurvedic medicine and surgery ) graduate in sri lanka and now i am in usa as a green card holder. Can i do PA studies ?and plz tell me the path way.thanks

[@medsubway]

So the whole program needs to be done despite the equivalency verified?

[@yashdoshi7820]

Hello, I’m all set with the requirements that you’ve mentioned but the one thing that raises a question here is about the prerequisites, how does one complete subjects even if his/her Wes evaluation is equal to the bachelors in the US

[@theposhpa]

In this case you would have to check with the specific PA programs you plan to apply to and see if they require that you take their specific prerequisites in the US.

[@yashikasharma9366]

Hey Yash, have you got admission on the PA program?

[@kananiankita2526]

Hello mam i am from india.i have medical degree and 7 years of experience in medical field .i will plan to study pa in 2024 in usa, so from where i can do prerequisite ??

[@hafsawaraich8317]

Credentials are evaluated by wes services ? Can u send the link of recognized wes service ?

[@mariyamkhan1198]

Please let me know how we can complete the prerequisites courses like by taking bachelor of science as a transfer student or do we need to take associate degree or individual credit? Please let me know.

[@aestheticeverything1579]

Hi, thank you for this information, but i have doubt after WES credential evaluation, does it mean after WES evaluation, Medical License from my home country and English proficiency Tofel/Ielts i am eligible to get PA license?or do i have to apply for PA license exam ?or can I straight away apply for PA license and start working as PA? Or you mean i still have to study into a Physician Assistant Program, in USA despite having WES evaluation, home country medical license & english proficiency.

[@theposhpa]

Yes, you still have to take a PA program in the United States

[@nagannithin1591]

Madam Online Physcian Assistant program is having same value to the regular Physcian Assistant program, Online Physcian Assistant Graduates can work in hospitals after course ,any exam has to qualify please clarify

[@theposhpa]

There are just a few hybrid online programs. You do need to attend in person for 2 intensives. The didactic portion is online. If it’s accredited by the ARC PA you can attend a hybrid program and practice as a PA after. You cannot practice this type of program. You apply the same as in person programs.

[@onurer3761]

Good info bad talking style..

[@hafsawaraich8317]

I am us citizen .I am a foreign medical graduate .I want to apply for pa school .I live in california .can u send me link for wes as there are many wes on google . I have done oet . What I have to do to get into the program ?? Where should i apply in which pa school ??

[@tamanarawan8401]

Hello HAFSA, Did you apply for PA in California? Same situation as you so I want your help in this regard?

[@hafsawaraich8317]

​@@tamanarawan8401 No not yet

[@hafsawaraich8317]

​@@tamanarawan8401 You tell me what you are doing right now?

[@hafsawaraich8317]

What should we do ?

[@ushakiranmai9353]

Hello mam Can we do prerequisites courses online from India ?

[@theposhpa]

Unfortunately no

[@TwinMama24]

Hi, please are you able to recommend accredited online prerequisite courses? I am UK qualified PA moving to the US soon. Many thanks

[@theposhpa]

I would make sure that the program you want to apply to accepts online coursework first

[@TwinMama24]

​@theposhpa thanks for your response. yes they accept accredited online courses.

[@theposhpa]

Great! So any accredited online university will do

[@TwinMama24]

​@@theposhpathank you!!