Get Into PA School | My Story

It's been 11 years since I decided to pursue a career in medicine, and 3 years since I decided I really wanted to be a PA. I was not a great student in high school or college, and I was a very non-traditional PA school applicant. I hope that my story will motivate some of you to keep going and never give up on your dream of being a PA!
0:00 intro
0:35 engineering was NOT for me
1:16 Scrubs
2:15 I need human connection in my work
2:20 decided to go pre-med
3:35 not a competitive pre-med student
4:02 first introduction to PA profession
4:35 not a competitive pre-PA student
5:20 joining the military, US Navy
6:20 how the Navy changed me
7:05 rediscovering the PA profession
8:45 why I wanted to be a physician assistant (PA)
11:00 minimum GPA is NOT enough
12:09 did not get into PA school
12:50 how I finally got into PA school
14:50 improving my GPA
16:45 post-bacc at Cornell University
20:56 needed patient care experience
22:35 emergency room scribe
23:25 medical assistant
23:30 finally competitive for PA school
25:50 outro
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Hi everyone! I’m Boris, and I am going to start PA school this August (2019)! My channel is all about making videos to help pre-PA hopefuls achieve their dreams of getting into PA school! Stay tuned for more great content including: interview tips and stories, CASPA essay writing tips and ideas, ways to get in with a low GPA, ways to get improve your chances of getting into a specific school, interviews with PA students and practicing PAs, and much more!
All the views expressed in my videos are my own personal opinions based on my experiences as a PA school student and applicant. My views may not reflect the views of my school, my employer, or any other person or institution.
My name is Boris, I'm a Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
This channel is all about living a happy, healthy life. I also make videos about getting into PA school, improving your CASPA application, and study skills!
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Click • Get Into PA School | M... to watch a video about my journey to PA school. Taking myself from a completely non-competitive applicant with a 2.9 GPA and 0 patient care experience hours to becoming the kind of applicant PA schools were excited to admit to their program.
Click • How to GET INTO PA SCH... to watch a video about how to get into PA school with a low GPA
Click • PA School Admissions D... to watch a video in which I interview the director of admissions for my PA school, where she shares amazing tips about your CASPA personal statement, interviewing for physician assistant (PA) school, and much much more!
Click • How To STUDY (how I me... to watch a video where I describe teach you the fundamentals of studying, which is something you will really need if you want to become competitive enough to get into PA school and then survive in PA school, graduate, and pass your PANCE!
Click • How To Write Your PA S... to watch a video in which I go into great detail and show you how to write your PA school personal statement (CASPA essay) step-by-step.
Click • How I Went to PA Schoo... to watch a video where I describe several options to go to PA school for FREE!!!!
**Disclaimer: I am not a PA School admissions professional. The advice I provide in my KZread videos and any advice or feedback I provide during consulting sessions is for informational purposes only and is based on my own knowledge, experience, personal research, and success as a PA School applicant and student. I do not provide medical advice online. Nothing I say, write, or reference in my KZread, Instagram, and Facebook posts is medical advice and any viewer that uses the information I provide does so at their own risk and assumes all risk with taking these actions. All of my content is for entertainment purposes only. All views expressed through email, in phone and video consulting sessions, on my KZread channel, and in my Instagram and Facebook posts are my own and may not reflect the views or opinions of my school, employer, or anyone else.**

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  • @BorisThePA
    @BorisThePA10 ай бұрын

    Buy the BEST personal statement writing book: a.co/d/6vHt4EK In the book, I show you how to write a powerful personal statement step by step. I also share my best tips for filling out the CASPA application!

  • @rummiii7877
    @rummiii78774 жыл бұрын

    I’m literally taking classes at a community college... re-taking them that is So I can get my gpa up. Seems like a long battle but your video motivated me again. However I am only a part time student as I pay out of pocket and have bills so still unable to go to school full time. But my basic dream is also to get into PA school. Your story resonated with me A LOT, looking forward to more content. Please shed light on caspa app. And how your past grades were calculated along with your post-bac grades.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH for your support! All bachelor's level grades are calculated together, so unfortunately it is very hard to get your overall GPA up. I actually just posted a video about how to get in with a low GPA: kzread.info/dash/bejne/on5ltaqifcrPobQ.html. For the CASPA application, the channel "Day With A PA" did a great tutorial: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGaKj8p_aaapp9I.html. This is just my experience, but the admissions directors I spoke with when I was applying all told me that they really want to see you get good grades with a full course load. I realize you are taking 1-2 classes at a time due to financial reasons, and the admissions folks you speak with may understand that. My advice is to pick a few schools you want to go to and speak directly with their admissions people and ask exactly what you would need to do to become competitive for their program!

  • @lisatryemka9775
    @lisatryemka97753 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this Boris! That is a long journey but I'm really happy that you were able to achieve it and that all of the hard work and dedication payed off.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Still have a little while to go :)

  • @candicecisneros9640
    @candicecisneros96402 жыл бұрын

    this was the most authentic, honest and real videos. thank you

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words Candice

  • @lr-sr2rf
    @lr-sr2rf4 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Thank you for sharing. ♥️

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support!

  • @hoab6465
    @hoab64654 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing us your experience. It gives someone like myself hope that even with low GPA I can still fulfill my dream of becoming a PA😊

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    If it's what you really want, you will find a way. You can do it!

  • @azariathomas5081
    @azariathomas508118 күн бұрын

    I’m so happy I came across this video! I needed to see this because I’ve been struggling on what path I should take for applying to PA school. It made me see I need more discipline on the mental aspect to apply and to tweak things concerning my GPA and experience. I really appreciate this video and you sharing! Thank you!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for saying that! I’m so happy my story is helping people. Let me know if you need help with your personal statement/application or just planning your pre-PA strategy.

  • @davidramos141
    @davidramos1413 жыл бұрын

    I can't tell you how grateful I am that you shared your story. It is extremely motivating and what resonated with me most is "nothing less than excellence was accepted". I was pre-PA but gave up and graduated with a BBA. This video has motivated me to break down the process into baby-steps and not give up on my dream- thank you Boris.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right” - Henry Ford

  • @emilyfong819
    @emilyfong8194 жыл бұрын

    subscribed! i'm a junior in college trying to apply as a long-shot applicant this year, and then a more competitive applicant next year after i graduate. looking forward to watching all your videos!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your support, and good luck!

  • @FloraNovax3
    @FloraNovax33 жыл бұрын

    Really needed this video

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always happy to hear that!

  • @maryamnadeem7312
    @maryamnadeem73124 жыл бұрын

    Why why I am crying🙏🙏 you are awesomeeeee

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    😄

  • @zaceinherjark2635
    @zaceinherjark26353 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring video. thanks for sharing.

  • @waleedmasseekh673
    @waleedmasseekh6734 ай бұрын

    Boris I admire ur dedication ur video is motivate me thank u

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel

  • @douglaslivingston5398
    @douglaslivingston53984 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the awesome content Boris. It's a relief to find a PA I can relate to! Like you, I have bit of an engineering background with an associates in electronics, currently in the Navy working on aircraft. As rewarding as it can be, its certainly not my passion. Working in patient/health care has been my dream for a while now and I've finally gained the confidence to go that route. I have a long way to go, but soon I'll be starting a bachelors program once i discharge soon and am currently volunteering at the local hospital. Looking forward to more videos! ~Doug

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey man that's awesome! My last duty station was HSM-37, an H-60 helo squadron. Are you an AM, AE, AD, AO, AWR/AWS? If you're an AW I bet you can count a lot of your rescue training as PCE hours. You should also check out some veteran-PA bridge programs like this one! www.lemoyne.edu/Academics/Veterans-Programs-and-Military-Affairs/Veteran-Physican-Assistant-Bridge-Path

  • @douglaslivingston5398

    @douglaslivingston5398

    4 жыл бұрын

    Neither of those actually, I'm an AT, on helos! I was in San Diego at HSM-35 and now finishing up in Pax River, MD. Unfortunately the only PCE related hours I get as an AT is CPR training every other year lol. I should have been an AW! I'll check out the link. I've highly considered pursuing the military PA route, but ultimately decided on being a civilian again

  • @douglaslivingston5398

    @douglaslivingston5398

    4 жыл бұрын

    Update: I've never heard of Le Moyne till now actually, but this program seems almost too good to be true haha. Definitely considering this program in the future. 🙂

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@douglaslivingston5398 That's awesome, I remember our pilots and AW's went over to San Diego to train and I remember them talking about HSM-35 all the time! I think your CO visited us a few times too. Yeah man this bridge program is a great deal, I wasn't eligible because I already had a bachelor's when I left the service, but if you're still working on your pre-reqs then it's an amazing opportunity for you. Le Moyne is a great school too, it's where I'm going to PA school currently. If you want to know more shoot me an email and I'll put you in touch with our veteran coordinator.

  • @douglaslivingston5398

    @douglaslivingston5398

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, small world in aviation! When I was deployed we ended up helping out 37 tremendously and took care of one of their helos at sea. My plans to continue my education are to move west to be closer to family. But I have a little less than a year left in active duty and things may change by then. I'll def keep your email on standby for any assistance if need be. Thanks Boris!

  • @Thatgirlnellly
    @Thatgirlnellly4 жыл бұрын

    You give me hope.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    You got this!

  • @mathgeek1998
    @mathgeek19983 жыл бұрын

    This is really inspiring. I just graduated with my BS in Biomedical Engineering but I really want to interact with patients and not in an industry setting. I’m hoping to apply to PA school in a few years because I have 0 patient care hours as well

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should take a look at the video I posted a few weeks back called Engineer to Physician Assistant!

  • @user-ch7kk1yc2i
    @user-ch7kk1yc2i4 жыл бұрын

    I was shocked while watching this because of how similar my story is to yours. I was in Chemical Engineering, my GPA at the time that I decided to pursue PA was 2.98 with 0 volunteer/clinical experience, and I had no prerequisites for PA school whatsoever. I had no interest in the content of my Chemical Engineering undergrad and was always slacking off, sleeping in class, just generally unhappy and unexcited to be there... But I found myself watching Medical school vlogs on youtube, or "day in the life of a doctor" vlogs all the time just for fun. I actually went to do a co-op which I thought was going to give me some sort of hope that my schooling was worth it.. but I ended up disliking it so much to the point of quitting in the middle of my co-op term. I could not find any joy, excitement, interest, or passion in running around in the lab, or doing calculations on the computer all day, or reviewing graphs and diagrams of processes. There was no human aspect of the profession, and I came to realize that very quickly. Right after I realized that the profession itself just fundamentally was not going to be able to provide me with what I wanted in a workplace for the future, I went back to continue my schooling and shifted my path to PA. Over the last 2 remaining years of my undergrad degree I took my prereq courses, volunteered/worked to get my hours in, and boosted my GPA from 2.98 to 3.23. Luckily, I got into PA school right after graduation, and I am starting in 2 months! It was crazy seeing how similarly your story matched mine! I'm really happy to see things work out for you, and your story was really inspirational and relatable :)

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's AWESOME I'm so glad you got in, congratulations!!!! You obviously got very motivated and worked very hard those last 2 years of undergrad and it paid off. There's actually a former engineer in my PA program. She's not a former engineering student like you and me, she actually worked as an engineer (I think mech-E but not sure) for 5-10 years before pursuing PA school. After this channel grows a bit I'll see if she would come on here and do an interview. Anyway, keep kicking butt, and good luck in PA school!

  • @felisha9632
    @felisha9632 Жыл бұрын

    Your story is so inspiring!! I’m currently in the Marine Corps stationed in Hawaii and my service ends in Sept. I’m hoping to transfer to a college in FL or MO to finish my Bachelors in Health Science and then apply to PA school since it’s my ultimate dream! I’m nervous because I feel like I’m starting late since I’m 22 and all my peers have already graduated college and I have no experience in the medical field as I was doing administrative work in the Corps. However I’m trying to stay positive and doing everything I can to prep myself for PA school. Since I don’t start college until Jan of 2024 my plan is to take a medical assistant course through US Career Institutions and get certified before starting college so I can get PCH for PA school. Thank you for sharing your story !!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    Жыл бұрын

    Semper fi Marine! I was stationed on MCBH at HSM-37 (Navy helo squadron) from 2014-2017! Beautiful place. Lol 22 is NOT late for starting college, especially since you have the GI bill I’m assuming. You’ll be debt free living your best life before most of your peers even make a dent in their student loans. Also, since you do not have a bachelors yet, look into accelerated PA programs. With some of them, you can be done with both bachelors and PA in five years and you don’t have to go through the trouble of applying to PA school after undergrad. The school I went to, Le Moyne college, is one of those schools.

  • @adriansanchez4875

    @adriansanchez4875

    5 ай бұрын

    😂you're not too late. I turn 25 in april. And I'm just now researching PAs. When you compare your self to others, yes , but you should compare yourself to your old self only

  • @ashtonjamal
    @ashtonjamal3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this video...my story is very similar to yours. Looking into some pre health programs to apply for PA schools.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, I wish you the best of luck!

  • @raymundoserrano5140
    @raymundoserrano51403 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2.5gpa and still determined to become a PA. Working as a ERTech for now! Waiting for my medic job in the AF!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service Raymundo!

  • @slomotion589
    @slomotion5894 жыл бұрын

    Bro I feel like your talking to me. I’m from Western Pa (from Pittsburgh) I’m active duty in the navy (ABH2) and I’m trying to become a PA when I get out in the next 3.5 years with a subpar GPA. This video definitely gave me some hope and a lot of insight. I appreciate it and wish you the best of luck shipmate 🤝

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    ima pretend like you didn't just call me shipmate, shipmate 😉

  • @slomotion589

    @slomotion589

    4 жыл бұрын

    Boris Temkin, PA-S1 🤣 it’s all love bro

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@slomotion589 lol what squadron ru with? I was with HSM-37 out of K-Bay, HI

  • @slomotion589

    @slomotion589

    4 жыл бұрын

    Boris Temkin, PA-S1 I’m out in Bahrain with the on Base Fire Dept!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's a nice duty station! Let me know if you ever need help with your PA journey.

  • @KnowingTracy
    @KnowingTracy4 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring !

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Tracy!

  • @KnowingTracy
    @KnowingTracy4 жыл бұрын

    Good job!!!!!!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tracy did I not think to follow you on KZread yet??? Following!

  • @TheThorRs
    @TheThorRs3 ай бұрын

    we really have a similiar story fr. I've been contemplating the army national guard as a dental specialist to help me gain some patient experience, character development and more importantly tuition. It's just a bit difficult because signing a contract now means my goal of PA school will be pushed back a lot further when deployments occur. Despite my high GPA and being a senior in my undergrad, I haven't taken a full course load of hard science classes because I simply can't afford to haha.. Hopefully I'll get my head straight in the coming weeks as i contemplate this. If the odds were stacked against you and you made it work, maybe I need to do that too. We'll c Thank you for sharing.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s definitely a sacrifice, but that’s why they call it service. If you play your cards right, it can set you up very well for the future.

  • @mayralopez3695
    @mayralopez36954 жыл бұрын

    So glad I came across your channel, I attended a regional accredited school where I got my bachelors- all PA programs I’ve looked into are only accepting nationally accredited bachelor holders? Any tips? I have my clinical patient care experience, been in healthcare over 5 years I have shadow experience and I can get letters of recommendation. I’m hopeless right now I don’t know where to turn to even try to start my prerequisites (science classes) and gpa is also below 3.0

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mayra, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! The regional vs. national accreditation issue doesn't sound right. Most undergraduate institutions are regionally accredited, and national accreditation is usually reserved for schools that focus on one particular area of training, like nursing. Please see this resource for more information: www.online.drexel.edu/news/national-vs-regional-accreditation.aspx It sounds like you have a lot of other questions and concerns, write me an email and I'll see if I can help you. Just give me a couple of weeks to get back to you, since this semester of PA school is really busy!

  • @raymundoserrano5140
    @raymundoserrano51404 жыл бұрын

    2.5GPA , 26yr old. Biomed/Spa major. Working at the ER dept. working on my EMT License. My problem was that I never had the chance to shadow which is a very important thing to do.

  • @raymundoserrano5140

    @raymundoserrano5140

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you have an Instagram?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@raymundoserrano5140 It's never too late to start shadowing and asking for advice. Ask the PAs/NPs at your ER if you could come in one day when you're not working and shadow them for an hour or two. It might be best to do this at night when it's quieter and they have more time to talk to you. No sorry I don't have an instagram, should I start one?

  • @rosendoramirez3748
    @rosendoramirez37484 жыл бұрын

    I have 50 credits left of under grad , unfortunately I’m sitting at a 3.01 , it’s not because of the material , it’s because I didn’t take school serious before and I had the whole “Cs get degrees” concept

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was exactly how I felt in undergrad too! Are you pre-med/pre-PA?

  • @rosendoramirez3748

    @rosendoramirez3748

    4 жыл бұрын

    Boris Temkin, PA-S1 yeah I am , I have clinical experience hours , currently working on patient care experience hours as a phlebotomist , did community service , and my grades have improved significantly. I am a biology major

  • @garrettdavis4471
    @garrettdavis44714 жыл бұрын

    What did you do in the Navy? I’m assuming you weren’t a corpsman since you needed pt care hours after getting out, but do you think going corpsman/aerospace med tech/68W is a good route for someone who’s pre PA but also wants to be in the military before hand?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I actually enlisted as a corpsman but then got recruited to the Ceremonial Guard out of bootcamp and ended up changing my rate to yeoman. In hindsight, maybe sticking with HM would have made more sense, but it all worked out anyway! If you're set on enlisting and your ultimate goal is PA school, then yes, a medical rate/MOS would be the way to go. The PA profession was founded on providing fast-track medical training to Vietnam War era corpsmen. There are also federal grants provided to PA schools to accept veterans. Take a look at this one, for example: www.lemoyne.edu/Academics/Veterans-Programs-and-Military-Affairs/Veteran-Physican-Assistant-Bridge-Path. While you're in the service, if possible, you should take every opportunity to take college classes using TA (tuition assistance) and CLEP (college level examination program) to knock out your basic college credits and PA school pre-reqs. Then, once you get out, you can use one of those bridge programs I mentioned in the previous paragraph to complete your bachelor's and then PA school. Another option is the the IPAP (inter-service physician assitant program), where you can apply for the military PA school while you're enlisted. For this, you would have to get all your pre-reqs while you're still in the service, which may take more than one enlistment, but depending on your situation it may be possible during your first enlistment.

  • @plummy12
    @plummy124 жыл бұрын

    If you don/t mind me asking, what was the name of the program you did at Cornell? And what are some of your favorite studying tips?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    The program was through Cornell's Division of Nutritional Sciences. Unfortunately, my class of 2018 was the last one for now. The program has not had students for the past 2 years. Please see the link to contact one of the program directors if you have any additional questions! www.human.cornell.edu/people/eb572 I'll make a study tips/techniques video over the holiday break!

  • @weedororlando5660
    @weedororlando56603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    😀

  • @onehandsam757
    @onehandsam7572 ай бұрын

    It's inspirational to watch this today and see you achieve your dreams! I'm also in a unique position in my pursuit of PA school. - BA Marketing - 2.92 - Student Athlete/Student Body President - '17-'19 Peace Corps Health Volunteer - Zambia - '19-'20 Master's in Nonprofit Admin. University of Notre Dame - 3.32 GPA - Student Athlete - '20-'24 Master's in Public Health - Emory University - 2.97 GPA (2020 classes stink) - Team USA Athlete/Student Body President I'm almost 31, getting my EMT-B in May, and joining the Army in 1-2 years as a combat medic or 38W. I must take 30ish science credits to qualify for most PA prerequisites. I'm hoping I can boost my GPA, but I'm really banking on my personal statement on my life pursuit to help people and overcoming challenges as a person born with one hand.

  • @onehandsam757

    @onehandsam757

    2 ай бұрын

    I'd really appreciate it if I could message you more details and ask for your suggested pipeline to get into a PA program

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    2 ай бұрын

    If you think you will enjoy being in the army and you are passionate about it then that is an excellent option for you! I’m sure you know about all the various pipelines to go from enlisted to PA in the army right? Also, may I ask why you’re going and listed and not as an officer?

  • @Julia-qp1hb
    @Julia-qp1hb4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this inspiring video! I've been a medical Social worker in hospital, hospice and primary care settings for 11 years. I've decided to switch gears and go to PA school. I'm taking science pre-requisites starting next month. Fortunately, the schools I'm interested in said my medical Social Work experience counts as healthcare experience. Thank goodness. I do have a question. When you took full course loads, were you working simultaneously? I can imagine that one would need to dedicate all of their time to coursework, even for pre-reqs if they decide to take a full load and get all A's. Congratulations to you and your accomplishments!! I'm hopeful that this new path will be a success for me and everyone else pursuing their dreams.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    11 years as a medical social worker is amazing patient care experience! Assuming you work full time, that's 23,000 hours of PCE on your application, that will DEFINITELY stand out! That being said, it's still very important to have competitive grades. For that reason, if possible, I would not recommend working while you're taking a full-time load of pre-reqs. If you can get excellent grades and in your classes and still work, then that's amazing and you're a rockstar. Personally, I did not work while I did my post-bac and dedicated all of my time to getting good grades. Thank you SO much for your support, and good luck to you!

  • @Julia-qp1hb

    @Julia-qp1hb

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA thank you for your advice, encouragement and support. I know there will be days of self doubt. But focusing on the end goal and our "why" for doing it keeps us going.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Julia-qp1hb absolutely :)

  • @salvab13
    @salvab13 Жыл бұрын

    You are such an inspiration to me. I am a poor student. Can you share a video explaining in detail how u excelled in that pre PA school?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks :) happy to help. I’m a little confused about exactly what you’re asking… how I excelled in pre PA school..?

  • @salvab13

    @salvab13

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA if I udnerstand correctly you went to cornell after you got your BA for a pre medical prep program. I could not find the program on their website. but I am asking how you do it? i am want to do it but I am poor student.

  • @AfroMedic
    @AfroMedic3 жыл бұрын

    Just learned that it's good to balance hard and easy classes to maintain a high GPA.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. Most full time students take 4 4-credit classes at a time, and at most maybe 3 of them should be science classes with labs. At least 1, maybe even 2 should be easier courses like English, psych, etc. You're gonna do great, I'm excited for you.

  • @AfroMedic

    @AfroMedic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA thanks, I did Genetics, Anatomy, cell biology all this fall semester plus one Anthropology class. I think I would have got the best results if I had only picked two science classes. But I’m glad I passed all of them .

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a tough schedule man, were your grades ok?

  • @AfroMedic

    @AfroMedic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA I ended with a 3.5 , and I plan on applying next year. I’m just starting my patient care experience hours now working as a home health aid. Hopefully I’ll have 750 hours by September 2021.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AfroMedic nice!

  • @ndannoli
    @ndannoli11 ай бұрын

    One thing that scares me as a person trying to get into PA school is my GPA. When I first started college, I didn’t take it seriously so I have really bad grades in like arts and music classes. Then I decided to try to become a PA and I have great grades in all my science classes, but those bad classes killed my GPA. also because I already have a degree, my GPA is final so I just took microbiology and got an A but it doesn’t change my GPA because I have the degree already. Any suggestions on how I can move forward without having to get another degree? I have been a paramedic firefighter for the past 4 years

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    11 ай бұрын

    Sounds like we had a pretty similar situation. Definitely go watch my video called “get into PA school with a low GPA”.

  • @magalievolcy6390
    @magalievolcy63904 жыл бұрын

    What was the name of the post bac you did at Cornell

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It was through Cornell's Division of Nutritional Sciences. Unfortunately, my class of 2017 was the last one for now. The program has not had students for the past 2 years. Please see the link to contact one of the program directors if you have any additional questions! www.human.cornell.edu/people/eb572

  • @barron8006
    @barron8006 Жыл бұрын

    HOw did you change your study habits and organization? Also, some post-Bac programs have guaranteed admissions when tied to a college. do PA schools have any agreements like that?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t come across any post-bacc programs with linkage (guaranteed acceptance) at a PA school if you keep a certain GPA. However, depending on how many undergrad classes you’ve taken, 3+2 programs may be an option for you! It’s basically the same thing - you do 2-3 years of undergrad and if you keep a certain GPA and get enough PCE hours, then you are guaranteed spot in that schools next PA school class. There’s a lot of these programs around, just google 3+2 PA programs or accelerated PA programs! How I changed my study habits? Trial and error. I watched dozens of “how I study” and “how to memorize everything” KZread videos and most tried a bunch of different methods until I found my process. Then I put in hours and hours and hours and was completely single focused during post-bacc and got a 3.9 :) I actually have a video describing this in detail coming out next month. It will be called “Studying when it feels hopeless” so look out for it. If you feel like you’re stuck and you could use my help personally to create better study habits check my website BorisThePA.com

  • @barron8006

    @barron8006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA for personnel reasons, i can't divulge everything here. i emailed you on the site you linked. i have had a long road... please respond through the message i sent you on your site.

  • @langoskie
    @langoskie Жыл бұрын

    Boris, how difficult was it to get into the Post Bacc program at cornell?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    Жыл бұрын

    There was a pretty typical application process. Transcript, personal statement, letters of recommendation, etc. But honestly everyone was there to get their grades up so it wasn’t very competitive. That particular post-bacc isn’t around anymore last I heard though.

  • @zaceinherjark2635
    @zaceinherjark26353 жыл бұрын

    how old were you when you were accepted to pa school? what courses did you retake with the post bacc program?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just turned 30 when I started the program. I didn’t actually re-take any courses. The post-bacc consisted of all new upper-level science coursework. It also had a proprietary applied human anatomy course which was awesome 😎

  • @zaceinherjark2635

    @zaceinherjark2635

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA thanks for the response! Makes me feel better about my plan to apply at around 26.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    There’s a guy in the class after mine that’s in his 50s. Never too late to become the person you’re supposed to become ;)

  • @Rg11195
    @Rg111954 жыл бұрын

    Did you take the GRE? PA-CAT?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I did take the GRE but the program I ended up getting into didn't require it. I did not take the PA-CAT, I don't think it was even around 2 years ago when I was applying!

  • @GameOver321
    @GameOver3216 ай бұрын

    Great video, I was wondering if someone can help me with a question I have. I have my bachelors degree and almost all my prerequisites. I'm only missing several classes. I would like to take them at my local community College, I have seen in more than 1 PA program that they only accept classes/prerequisites from 4 yesr universities. Is this a common thing? Also, what are your guys opinions on retaking classes? For example, my worst science grade is AP1 with a C. Should I retake it? Thanks in advance and any help is appreciated.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    6 ай бұрын

    1. I’m not a fan of retaking classes, the new higher grade does not replace the old lower grade, it just adds to the overall GPA. I would prefer to see you take a different class of the same caliber, and do well. 2. For the majority of your classes yes, it is recommended that you take them at a four-year university, however, taking one or two classes online or at a community college is OK. And it really depends on the school, I actually just interviewed a student who got into PA school on their first try and took the majority of their classes at a community college.

  • @GameOver321

    @GameOver321

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@BorisThePA Thank you so much for the quick response. I would really prefer to take the classes (I calculate 3) at the community school as they also have much better scheduling options. I work full time as a MA and a father of 4. Options are definitely limited.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GameOver321 also consider portagelearning.com

  • @anissahuseinbaraf322
    @anissahuseinbaraf3224 жыл бұрын

    Syracuse? Wow that is where I am from

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go Orange!

  • @hardlaughs8462
    @hardlaughs84623 жыл бұрын

    Bro is this even true. I am crying now over my biology 2 grade and school semester is not even done yet.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha truth. I got a C in bio 2.

  • @hardlaughs8462

    @hardlaughs8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is so relieving. But good thing is i have good GPA and tons of healthcare hours.

  • @hardlaughs8462

    @hardlaughs8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck man you’re hope for those who want to be in your shoes one day. Discipline is absolutely necessary. Is it something i have learned too. I used to jump all over the place now i learned to focus on something and have a target 🎯

  • @hardlaughs8462

    @hardlaughs8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    Since you were a veteran, did your GI Bill pay for your masters in PA??

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardlaughs8462 you sound just like me dude, I just can't focus on one thing lol (hence the KZread channel and pre-PA counseling business while I'm still in PA school)

  • @diplosoriano9898
    @diplosoriano98983 жыл бұрын

    How old are you starting pa? This is inspirational

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had just turned 30 when I started PA school and will be 32 when I graduate next month

  • @bestcity0979
    @bestcity09794 жыл бұрын

    So... its super competitve? 😐 and i need hours? Does being a scribe count as experince?

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is, but some schools are more competitive than others. Most programs do require PCE hours but again that requirement varies from school to school. Take a look at this video I posted regarding PCE hours! kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3iN2MihZd3Qobg.html

  • @bestcity0979

    @bestcity0979

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA oh tysm!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bestcity0979 any time!

  • @GorillaDev417
    @GorillaDev417 Жыл бұрын

    Software engineer here. My goal is to get out of my current industry and become a PA.

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on. Have you seen my video called “ engineer to physician assistant”?

  • @GorillaDev417

    @GorillaDev417

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BorisThePA I have and I loved it. Thanks for the amazing content!

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GorillaDev417 you're welcome, thanks for supporting the channel!!

  • @darrenroberts637
    @darrenroberts6372 жыл бұрын

    Can we talk personally about helping become a PA

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course, boristhepa.com/services

  • @andrewbarganier8651
    @andrewbarganier86513 жыл бұрын

    2.98 to pa school my type of video

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it helps!

  • @mamacocolilo105
    @mamacocolilo1054 жыл бұрын

    CLICK BAIT: they didnt take u with 0 patient care hours and they didnt take u with a 2.9 gpa

  • @BorisThePA

    @BorisThePA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can see how you would think that and I'm sorry you were confused. You're right, it is not realistic to be accepted with the stats I started with. The purpose of my video was to say that even if you are starting with unimpressive stats, like mine were, it's still possible to reach your goal if you put in the work!

  • @anthonyangotti9170

    @anthonyangotti9170

    4 жыл бұрын

    He did say he started there and then details what he did to improve his app and get in. . .. . .maybe you should watch the video and not just read the titles bro.