I love your attitude and this video! I love the PA profession too, and you pretty much summed up my reasons for wanting to be one. I will be watching the rest of your videos soon ((:

Damn, after researching what PA's do and watching this video, I'm for real inspired to actually really consider this... your story in college sounds a whole lot like mine so far. Thanks so much for the video man :) - A current psych major

😂😂 thanks for the laughs, lol hanging out on your channel while trying to get thru a slow night at work

Great things to consider

My current favorite channel during winter break. I’m a respiratory therapist working on my prerequisites this year to apply to PA school. 6 children, heavy science classes, and a pandemic have been a challenge for sure! My GPA is on the lower end (thanks to respiratory school and 200+ credit hours even plenty of A’s aren’t going to make much of a difference). You hit the nail on the head when you hit the high points of the PA profession. I want to expand my scope of practice and be able to make a positive difference for the people in my community. Keep doing your thing!

@saharkashani6263

3 жыл бұрын

I’m also a RT with almost 5 years experience and just went back to finish my bachelors in health science. I also volunteered while I was in respiratory school at a hospital. Luckily I did well in my associates program and got a 3.7 and I’m losses because at the moment I have 4 As and 2 C+’s with 3 terms to go and 4 more prerequisites. Getting nervous about these grades

I am starting next summer at Baylor College the PA program after years of being a Chem E. I realized that that’s what I wanted to do.

@mirellymiranda9591

2 жыл бұрын

that is one of my top PA schools? how are you liking it so far?

Great video. I appreciate the information. I graduated with a B.A. in Business Management. As I was in school, I took a great interest in medical. I met with a few medical professionals and figured that becoming a P.A. would be the best route for me. I am excited! I am returning to Uni for a B.A. in Human Bio. I will be looking forward to your videos for inspiration & encouragement. 😄

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for the comment and good luck with your journey. I have an interview video and a few others in the works now :)

I’m starting PA school in the fall and was also very involved with Global Brigades throughout undergrad! Such a wonderful organization

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I loved working with them and it was a great experience for all those involved. I was also surprised that my PA program had a chapter although I wasn't really able to participate then.

@Hoh92

2 жыл бұрын

How is it

@AfroMedic

10 ай бұрын

What was your experience in PA school? I’m in my first year.

I have always wanted to teach in college. I didn’t want to straight biology masters . So I figured I should study PA, I can teach Anatomy physiology, at the same time work as a PA.

I’m 26 and I am starting my journey have one semester for pre Nursing and then eventually PA from Joplin Mo

John! Question: If a PA moonlights (one full time job, one PRN or locum tenens job) could they receive benefits packages from both jobs simultaneously? Thanks man!

After you got your bachelors did you go straight to PA school or did you do other stuff in-between? Your videos have been extremely helpful btw.

I am starting at for the fall semester and I don’t know what to do. I really want to go into medicine but I am so confused

I graduated with a BA in Social Work and Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. I am now looking into becoming a PA. I came across your channel and it is informative. Thank you 😊 I am now working on my Pre Reqs before applying to PA school. I am a certified pharmacy tech, do you think this will help in some way when applying

Did you get into PA school your first year out of college? I’m a senior in high school starting college for health sciences/pre-pa in the fall, but I’ll be a sophomore because I have a good amount of dual enrollment credits. I’ll be taking EMT courses this summer, but I feel like graduating in 3 years is putting me behind because I won’t be able to accumulate 2000+ hours before I would start applying to pa school. Also, do have any tips on what I should focus on right now to better myself for PA school?

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

I spent 1 year living in France and almost 1 year as a part-time EMT before entering PA school.

Omg. I speak French, Spanish, Italian fluently. Learning Madarin currently. Looking to be a PA-C. We have a lot of PA schools on the East Coast. Been watching you a while. Love seeing your channel grow! I'm a little older..retired Flight Attendant.. you think k I could be a PA?

@JohnThePA

2 жыл бұрын

It may take some time to get your prerequisites in order but certainly doable! Just on Reddit someone posted how 11 years ago they wanted to be a PA and finally passed the PANCE. I wish I spoke Spanish well cause that would help with patients I'm seeing

@mahoganyslay5767

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnThePA I am currently going to school to be a respiratory therapist 2 years to get working right away to logs those hours ..then bachelor degree, while I'm working. Hopefully apply to PA school with the Healthcare experience, shadowing and all the prerequisites to get in. I love you content and truly..thank you for everything you do

how many pce hours did you have? also, what do you think someone should have to stand out from the pool?

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

I had 1,600 hours of direct patient care. Having a high GPA isn't a golden ticket - extracurricular activities or your background will help you stand out. I was in orchestra for 13 years, lived abroad, and did a medical mission trip for example. I am a first generation American. Others excelled at sports. Some had their own research to showcase. Others had rave reviews from coworkers or healthcare providers. Some were from very disadvantaged backgrounds and wanted to return to their communities to provide medical care. These are just a few examples.

I’m actually applying to grad schools right now for an ER PA program, but for the longest time I’ve been on the fence about just going to med school. Do you know any PAs that have been able to get back into medical school and become doctors if they change their minds?

@amelia34577

2 жыл бұрын

Also you mentioned PAs don’t go on call, but I thought that ER doctors don’t go on call either. Is that untrue or does it depend on the facility?

What’s a good direct patient care experience? I shadowed a CNA and honestly I have no interest in that field. Maybe this is the reason why I avoided to be a nurse in the first place. I am thinking about taking phlebotomy course to be a phlebotomist or emt with emt-b training.

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

I went the EMT route and loved it, but ultimately couldn't do it for a long-term profession

@sofiag4377

3 жыл бұрын

Is that the only patient care experience you did ???

Bruh I'm pretty sure we went to the same high school. Did you go to Stroudsburg? lol weird

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man I did! Small world. I'm building up a little channel on my profession.

HAVING LIFE OUTSIDE JOB IS WHY I M DNG PA

@Ahn-mu3db

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a life at all which is why I'm Pre-Med lol 💀 #LonelyLoserLife

@princessjazz5767

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahn-mu3db awww U will be a great Doctor but do make sure u take time out for yourself as well :)

How often did you see older Pa students?

@JohnThePA

2 жыл бұрын

Late 30's or 40's. Nobody in my class was in their 50's but it's not unheard of

@anthonyd.8059

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnThePA thanks for the insight!

What was your GPA?

@JohnThePA

3 жыл бұрын

Undergrad GPA was 3.69 if I remember correctly