Physician Assistant (PA) school is HARD. I don't care how smart you are, how good you are at studying, or how prepared you are... EVERYONE struggles in PA school. EVERYONE feels like they're constantly behind. In this video, Mimi, a second year PA student, shares her experience adjusting from undergrad to PA school.
0:00 intro
1:00 undergrad vs PA school intensity
1:30 paying attention in class is HARD
6:00 you NEED sleep when you’re in PA school
8:00 graduate school life and struggles
11:15 putting too much pressure on yourself when studying
13:58 medical school vs PA school
15:40 study methods for PA school that helped
16:50 studying for the PANCE and exams in PA school
21:01 last minute studying and cramming
24:14 getting in your own way when studying
26:12 pomodoro technique, studying with a timer
28:03 study hacks/advice
35:00 didactic year life/struggles
37:42 how much sleep we got in PA school
39:00 take a day off!!!!! Self care in PA school
44:20 everyone struggles in PA school
45:30 talk to the counseling center if you’re struggling in school
48:04 PA school DOES get easier after the first 2 semesters
55:00 PA school flies by!
1:00:03 if you need help with your PA school application or just someone to talk to, Mimi is happy to connect!
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Hey guys! I'm Boris, a certified physician assistant (PA-C), and pre-PA coach. I've been helping people get into PA school for over 4 years.
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