MORE TRUE LIFE VIDEOS YOU HAVE TO SEE.... From 0.9 GPA to PA School! - th-cam.com/video/UqVr7csq1Ok/w-d-xo.html I'm an ER Doctor - th-cam.com/video/bpNCt8etMJM/w-d-xo.html I'm a Dermatology PA - th-cam.com/video/490o9T9eDa0/w-d-xo.html Life of a Minority PA Student - th-cam.com/video/LlO0narfHaY/w-d-xo.html I'm a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Student - th-cam.com/video/hmIBUtwDuQI/w-d-xo.html I'm an OB/GYN Physician Assistant and this is what I do - th-cam.com/video/UUjnA8syUxA/w-d-xo.html True Life of an Older PA Student (Non-Traditional Student) - th-cam.com/video/ui7Q5Yb2y8o/w-d-xo.html I'm a PA who was a contestant on NBC's TV Show, "American Ninja Warrior" - th-cam.com/video/ljrEM_zbbH0/w-d-xo.html I'm in Pharmacy School (All about Pharmacy School) - th-cam.com/video/1x0GrIo5bds/w-d-xo.html I'm an Urgent Care PA and this is what I do... - th-cam.com/video/vVLKfeoUiPg/w-d-xo.html I'm a Pediatric Neurosurgery PA (Tony Adkins, aka "The Dancing Doc") - th-cam.com/video/zgPUM3iO_3o/w-d-xo.html I'm a Physician Assistant in Canada - th-cam.com/video/b2O3GRJiEY4/w-d-xo.html I wrote PANCE PREP PEARLS (Dwyane A. Williams) - th-cam.com/video/bYszWckpY0U/w-d-xo.html From Nortre Dame Football Player to PRE PA - th-cam.com/video/Em2vMWpVDPs/w-d-xo.html Please be sure to share this film and of course Follow/ Subscribe to all the PA Students in this video! (Links Below) - Adanna | instagram.com/adannathepa/ - James | instagram.com/freshprinceofhealthcare/ (th-cam.com/users/JamesKim) - Amber | instagram.com/ambzthepa___xo/ (www.whitecoatdreams.com) - Jazmine | instagram.com/jazminek_pa/ (www.jazminek-pa.com/) - Tunde | instagram.com/gatorpa_/ - Estephania | instagram.com/estephania.the.pa_student/
Adanna, ,I am so very proud of you. I graduated from the Yale University School of Medicine PA Program in 1996. I was the only African American Student in my class. Now I'm on faculty of a PA program in NC. My personal mission has been to increase the numbers of minority students across the board. Thank you so much for putting this documentary together. All the best to all of you as you continue your studies.
Donna Murray Lacey I want to thank you for paving he way for many of us. It's definitely because of individuals like yourself, going after the PA profession in the first place, why many of use have the confidence to do it now, so Thank you!
You should consider coming to the UK and seeing our hospitals - we have all corners of the Earth working in high, senior positions in healthcare and have done so since the 50s.
Saran Wright I concur. What people don't realize as far as minorities go, we as black people are the bottom of the barrel. Other races are taught to look down on us. I think he kind of touched on that without saying. Listen how the black students talk compared to the asian students.
Peace be to you all! This is so beautiful! We talked about this issue at a CORE PA Leadership conference. That was 10 years ago! Things haven't changed statistically speaking!😣 I'm so glad to see James Kim and see PA students I hadn't seen before! I'm so PROUD of all of you guys!
Dr. O, that's pretty sad to hear that things haven't changed over the course of 10 year. I'm sure there has been some change but not enough to see a significant rise in the numbers. I just feel that there should be greater progress, but I have hope that with the age of social media that we live in, awareness and access to information of the profession, will make these numbers rise tremendously over the next ten years.
Hey Dr. O and Adanna! When we think of how we learned about the PA profession, it becomes more clear as to why our numbers in this field are so low. i didn't grow up with insurance, so we didn't go to the hospital much. You've all heard the stories of how these PA candidates went into a hospital and were treated by a PA. That doesn't happen to our community as much and also because of our history with healthcare. The betrayal of the Tuskeegee project, Henrietta Lacks, CDC's autism/flu shot results on black children cover up. I will be working with my school to get out and educate more black teens and disadvantaged minorities about this field. Like the brother in this video, I too am the only one in my class of 70. This topic and video is necessary Adanna! I hope your voices will enlighten our community more about the other healthcare options beyond doc and nurse! Peace
I'm following both of you on TH-cam. The past two years I was focused on going to Pharmacy school but lately I have been considering applying to PA school. I am a Black male and a pharmacy technician; plus I fall under the category of an older student. Do applicants with a pharmacy background get accepted to PA school?
Thank you for this documentary. In my PA program, we had a class of 80 students which is larger than the average PA class. Out of those 80 students I was the only African American period and I found that hard to believe being that the program was located in NY City, the most diverse city in the word. I struggled with this throughout my program and I had difficulty in certain situations and really had nobody that I could talk to about my issues that could relate to what I was talking about.
Hey Matt, thank you for watching. The only AA out of 80 students... wow. I know that came with it's own challenges, but congratulations on finishing, and congrats on passing your PANCE (just watched your video, lol)
This is an amazing video! As a minority myself, I love seeing minorities being represented. It is an incredible feeling seeing other minorities succeeding and prospering in their life.
It really does. Whenever I see a Mexican doing great things, it makes me think that could be me. It makes me feel like I can do things just as great and succeed as much as they did and more..
Adanna I just wanted to share with that I was accepted to PA school and your videos have been a great help. I am also an African American who takes pride in it. I just wanted to thank you for your videos and your journey as it has placed a great sense of pride in walking the same steps as yourself. I ask that you continue sharing your journey and being a source of encouragement to not only aspiring PA strident but also our fellow Black brothers and sisters who may truly have aspirations to become if a driving force in the medical community. May peace be unto you and your family.
Amazing Documentary Adanna! So great to see the minority experience. As a pre-pa minority student it definitely puts a lot into perspective. I’m gearing up for interview season and watching was so helpful!
Marian Thomas , I'm so glad that this video was helpful. It's definitely nice to see what other's experience are because it just helps you to be more informed on what you may expect to see if you were in a similar situation. Being well informed is the key to anyone's success.
My husband is starting PA school in January. He is Peruvian and moved to the states as an adult. He has encountered various challenges as a minority and he is so excited to be on this journey. I feel Estephania and Tunde had a lot to add and they were relatable and insightful. Thanks so much for this video Adanna. You did a wonderful job! 💜
I needed this!! Almost three years later and its relevance still speaks VOLUMES!!! Definitely the strength I needed while continuing through my first application cycle during the pandemic. Needed the support from my fellow minority/first gen TH-cam PA idols. Thank You all so much!
I really appreciate this documentary (and your other videos) as a Pre-PA student, which helped me understand the perspective from other like-minded minority students on the track I am on!
Brandon Hubbard YES!TT Well that was the intended purpose of this film and I'm glad it hit the mark. It's really about gaining insight! I'm glad this was helpful.
Thank you Adanna for creating this wonderful documentary! As a senior in high school, I've only known about doctors, nurses, medical assistants, pediatricians and nurse practitioners, etc. I've never heard of a Physician Assistant until my Microbiology/Infectious Diseases Teacher introduced it to me a couple months ago. Throughout high school, I was focused on becoming a Nurse, however I was shaken a bit and I became unsure. I was determined to work in the medical fields but I felt as if I wasn't as passionate as I thought I would be. I was doing my research on PAs and officially decided that I really want to be a PA. I'm so blessed to have encounter your documentary, it makes me so excited to see what God has in stored for me! Also shout out to James Kim as well, I enjoy his helpful videos.
Emily, I'm glad you're teacher introduced you to the profession. It's quite a great one! I too can't wait to see what God has in store for you. Please keep me posted!
Yo thanks for that comment. That's what this channel is all about; everyone gleaning from the different stories and individuals featured no matter the background. Glad you were able to get something from the video. Blessings in np school.
Linh Tran thanks for following and supporting me on this journey. I'm humbled that I can produce content that speaks to my subscribers and I truly appreciate you and everyone's support, silent or vocal. thanks for you words of encouragement, and your welcome. I love making this material for you all.
Wow, I did not know there was such a small percentage of Hispanics and minorities in general working as PA's. Hopefully with the increasing popularity of the profession, it will get more diversified throughout the years. Amazing video and greetings from a Colombian Pre-PA student!
This is a great Video, I truly enjoy watching these Videos, it is such a Motivation for me, I am actually working my way toward PA, my dream as been MD for a long time, i currently work as an ICU RN and i have decided PA vs CRNP... i have a family and the idea of spending so many more years in school for MD/DO is just not feasible for me .... thank you again, and continue the good work... thumbs up for you all...
Adanna, this video was an amazing idea and was presented very well. It addressed majority of my thoughts as a professional in the healthcare field. Great job!
This is a very good video and thank you for creating this and bringing awareness to thistopic. I am also a minority aspiring to become a PA. have only two more pre-requisites( Organ and Biochem) to finish before I can apply to PA school and I have a very great feeling on my chances on getting in!
Jotham Wells I'm glad you are confident in your chances! Not many of us are as we initially apply so that is definitely a good place to be. Blessings as you finish up your pre-reqs and start the application process for PA school!
27:18 "the truth of the matter is your time is limited what we are studying here today is not just so we can pass an exam on Friday it is to save somebody life one day " Adanna Thanks for this video.
i love this video so much! it’s so awesome to see minority PAs, especially on social media. these people are so relatable and it makes the profession feel more tangible for someone like me. i feel so encouraged and inspired to continue on this journey and i definitely want to make videos as a Nigerian PA (by Gods grace)!
Thank you for watching! Yes it very nice to be able to see people you can relate to and be inspired by. The profession is VERY tangible for you... go get it! :)
Jackie, absolutely! It was so cool that they all agreed on the collab. They are definitely going to be pioneers in the field and I am so happy to call them my future colleagues.
Adanna The PA....you are making AMAZING videos!!!!! Is it possible to do once for all the profession(s) with minorities...example....MD/DO, DMD/DDS, PharmD, NP, PA, etc.!!!!
Lerner Edison Thanks for you kind words. That would definitely be an interesting watch. It would be cool to see other professions' experience when it comes to diversity. I'll see what I can do but bare with me because it does take a lot of work.
Thank you all for this absolutely inspiring video. I've learned alot watching it and I feel super excited to start my PA program now thanks guys! I wish you all the best in your PA careers.
Adanna and all the other PAs here, hearing your words was so inspiring! Thank you so much! I often feel like I dont see anyone or very few around me that looks like me on my path to becoming a PA. I am of Indian ethnicity. I wish you would have interviewed someone Indian too so I could learn from their experiences and feel supported. Maybe an idea for a future video?
When it comes to being a minority in any career (and I did 20 years as a PA and is an African American female), I feel that "my credentials will speak for me." Even if there is racist attitudes, no one can take away your academic accolades and if so, you have something to fight with. I think the low minority rate is because of lack of exposure (folks just don't know about PAs). I became interested simply because I had heard of someone (an ex-coworker, white male) getting into PA school. I wanted to know more about it and I sought out the information. I have sat on a Physician Assistant selection board and I can tell you that a lot of the comments in this video are assumptions and not accurate. The biggest reason is "not many know about PAs." And, if a person have not had many doctor visits they may never had seen a PA. They have made the application process more difficult for all. But, I have allowed students interested in becoming a PA to "shadow me" during their holiday breaks to get the required hours needed to enter PA school (with permission of my employer, of course.)
We definitely needed this for the culture...There is a lack of minorities in the field.. I want to chalk it up to lack of popularity among the youth, but I know it's more than that...
EMEKA TV I'm sure its a combination of many different influences but we definitely need a change, and I'm glad that we in the field can be an agent of change.
How did you work and go to p.a. school? Did you work a full time job in your field or a min wage job like a restaurant or retail job? Any recommendations?
yana212 You typically are discouraged from working during PA school and in general, most graduate programs. The material is dense, complex and you're expected to learn quickly. All your free time should be devoted to studying and resting up for learning.
I felt the Latina girl. As a French speaker when I first came to the US people were making fun of my accent in college...how childish is that? That's why we need diversity because people are in that delusion cocoon that makes them think that we should all talk, look and act the same. Well done Adanna for bringing attention to this issue.
There's minority within minorities. Somehow black people end up on the lower end even more. The brotha was being real about it. I have gone to an inner city school and a graduated from a suburban approximately white school. The opportunities offered in suburbia is tremendously greater that that of inner city school. I don't know if the black girl was trying to be pc or if shes in denial. I also get the vibe she's trying very hard to be accepted by non minorities, and was trying to distance herself from her "labels".
As a senior staff nurse in the London, England looking to immigrate and train as a PA in the states this is quite shocking to me. In the UK to work alongside someone who isnt white is not a deal, it's not even really a conversation. We all work together. We go by role and work ethic, how we work together based on competencies and how well together.
The U.S. has a deeper history of race related issues than most other countries. If you are a minority and plan to come to The States to pursue the PA career (or any career really) just be prepared for a completely different culture to navigate.
hi adanna, thanks for sharing videos. i am from india. my daughter is studying in US, as biology major as an international student. How are chances of an International student getting admission in PA with completion of all pre requisits? thank you
The Black man PA said some truths that are very uncomfortable for others to hear but that are 100% true! None of the other speakers have the same insight about the difficulties POC face in this country. Btw, caucasian is not the right term 🤦🏾♀️ so much knowledge about medicine and so much ignorance about race and it’s not effects on people.
Now being a minority in PA school and looking back at this video, I feel like it really didn’t answer its own question. Maybe if the question was “what is it like for minorities trying to get into PA school?” There’s some sustenance and realness missing from this video, too refined, not real enough, too cute.
Minority Pre PA student here (Family is from Jamaica, Dominican Republic & Japan). loved this film! Made me feel more relaxed & even more excited to work hard towards earning that whitecoat! Much love & bless you :)
MORE TRUE LIFE VIDEOS YOU HAVE TO SEE....
From 0.9 GPA to PA School! - th-cam.com/video/UqVr7csq1Ok/w-d-xo.html
I'm an ER Doctor - th-cam.com/video/bpNCt8etMJM/w-d-xo.html
I'm a Dermatology PA - th-cam.com/video/490o9T9eDa0/w-d-xo.html
Life of a Minority PA Student - th-cam.com/video/LlO0narfHaY/w-d-xo.html
I'm a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Student - th-cam.com/video/hmIBUtwDuQI/w-d-xo.html
I'm an OB/GYN Physician Assistant and this is what I do - th-cam.com/video/UUjnA8syUxA/w-d-xo.html
True Life of an Older PA Student (Non-Traditional Student) - th-cam.com/video/ui7Q5Yb2y8o/w-d-xo.html
I'm a PA who was a contestant on NBC's TV Show, "American Ninja Warrior" - th-cam.com/video/ljrEM_zbbH0/w-d-xo.html
I'm in Pharmacy School (All about Pharmacy School) - th-cam.com/video/1x0GrIo5bds/w-d-xo.html
I'm an Urgent Care PA and this is what I do... - th-cam.com/video/vVLKfeoUiPg/w-d-xo.html
I'm a Pediatric Neurosurgery PA (Tony Adkins, aka "The Dancing Doc") - th-cam.com/video/zgPUM3iO_3o/w-d-xo.html
I'm a Physician Assistant in Canada - th-cam.com/video/b2O3GRJiEY4/w-d-xo.html
I wrote PANCE PREP PEARLS (Dwyane A. Williams) - th-cam.com/video/bYszWckpY0U/w-d-xo.html
From Nortre Dame Football Player to PRE PA - th-cam.com/video/Em2vMWpVDPs/w-d-xo.html
Please be sure to share this film and of course Follow/ Subscribe to all the PA Students in this video! (Links Below)
- Adanna | instagram.com/adannathepa/
- James | instagram.com/freshprinceofhealthcare/ (th-cam.com/users/JamesKim)
- Amber | instagram.com/ambzthepa___xo/ (www.whitecoatdreams.com)
- Jazmine | instagram.com/jazminek_pa/ (www.jazminek-pa.com/)
- Tunde | instagram.com/gatorpa_/
- Estephania | instagram.com/estephania.the.pa_student/
Adanna, ,I am so very proud of you.
I graduated from the Yale University School of Medicine PA Program in 1996. I was the only African American Student in my class. Now I'm on faculty of a PA program in NC. My personal mission has been to increase the numbers of minority students across the board. Thank you so much for putting this documentary together. All the best to all of you as you continue your studies.
Donna Murray Lacey Your words and others from the documentary mean a lot to many of us
Donna Murray Lacey I want to thank you for paving he way for many of us. It's definitely because of individuals like yourself, going after the PA profession in the first place, why many of use have the confidence to do it now, so Thank you!
You should consider coming to the UK and seeing our hospitals - we have all corners of the Earth working in high, senior positions in healthcare and have done so since the 50s.
The black man PA was speaking knowledge and the truth 👏🏿👏🏿 Good luck guys !
+Saran Wright he did have some enlightening things to say. Thanks for your words of encouragement.
Saran Wright I concur. What people don't realize as far as minorities go, we as black people are the bottom of the barrel. Other races are taught to look down on us. I think he kind of touched on that without saying. Listen how the black students talk compared to the asian students.
TheBlerdShow 💯💯💯 very true
I’m also the only black male PA student in a class of about 55, so I know exactly what he’s talking about (even though I’m in the UK)
Keep it up brotha
This documentary gave me all the extra confidence I needed in my road to becoming a PA student. Thank you !
Mariely De Leon praise God! glad that you have committed. That's the first step! Blessings on you journey!
Adanna The PA Thank you ! It means a lot 😊
@@marielydeleon2702 hey girl, did u get in?
Peace be to you all! This is so beautiful! We talked about this issue at a CORE PA Leadership conference. That was 10 years ago! Things haven't changed statistically speaking!😣
I'm so glad to see James Kim and see PA students I hadn't seen before! I'm so PROUD of all of you guys!
Dr. O, that's pretty sad to hear that things haven't changed over the course of 10 year. I'm sure there has been some change but not enough to see a significant rise in the numbers. I just feel that there should be greater progress, but I have hope that with the age of social media that we live in, awareness and access to information of the profession, will make these numbers rise tremendously over the next ten years.
Hey Dr. O and Adanna! When we think of how we learned about the PA profession, it becomes more clear as to why our numbers in this field are so low. i didn't grow up with insurance, so we didn't go to the hospital much. You've all heard the stories of how these PA candidates went into a hospital and were treated by a PA. That doesn't happen to our community as much and also because of our history with healthcare. The betrayal of the Tuskeegee project, Henrietta Lacks, CDC's autism/flu shot results on black children cover up. I will be working with my school to get out and educate more black teens and disadvantaged minorities about this field. Like the brother in this video, I too am the only one in my class of 70. This topic and video is necessary Adanna! I hope your voices will enlighten our community more about the other healthcare options beyond doc and nurse! Peace
I'm following both of you on TH-cam. The past two years I was focused on going to Pharmacy school but lately I have been considering applying to PA school. I am a Black male and a pharmacy technician; plus I fall under the category of an older student. Do applicants with a pharmacy background get accepted to PA school?
Thank you for this documentary. In my PA program, we had a class of 80 students which is larger than the average PA class. Out of those 80 students I was the only African American period and I found that hard to believe being that the program was located in NY City, the most diverse city in the word. I struggled with this throughout my program and I had difficulty in certain situations and really had nobody that I could talk to about my issues that could relate to what I was talking about.
Hey Matt, thank you for watching. The only AA out of 80 students... wow. I know that came with it's own challenges, but congratulations on finishing, and congrats on passing your PANCE (just watched your video, lol)
MattJJPA Wow! The only AA in a nyc program ?? Really makes you wonder..
mochabetty ikr
NYC is one of the most segregated cities in America
Matt which PA Programm is that? if u dnt mind sharing.
This is an amazing video! As a minority myself, I love seeing minorities being represented. It is an incredible feeling seeing other minorities succeeding and prospering in their life.
Carla, it's always important to see individuals that look like you succeeding. It give one hope. I know it does for me.
It really does. Whenever I see a Mexican doing great things, it makes me think that could be me. It makes me feel like I can do things just as great and succeed as much as they did and more..
@@nerdymexicana hey girl, did u get into p.a school?
Adanna
I just wanted to share with that I was accepted to PA school and your videos have been a great help. I am also an African American who takes pride in it. I just wanted to thank you for your videos and your journey as it has placed a great sense of pride in walking the same steps as yourself. I ask that you continue sharing your journey and being a source of encouragement to not only aspiring PA strident but also our fellow Black brothers and sisters who may truly have aspirations to become if a driving force in the medical community. May peace be unto you and your family.
Jotham Wells congratulations
Amazing Documentary Adanna! So great to see the minority experience. As a pre-pa minority student it definitely puts a lot into perspective. I’m gearing up for interview season and watching was so helpful!
Marian Thomas , I'm so glad that this video was helpful. It's definitely nice to see what other's experience are because it just helps you to be more informed on what you may expect to see if you were in a similar situation. Being well informed is the key to anyone's success.
Hey how has your journey been ? Are you a PA now ? I'm hoping to get accepted
My husband is starting PA school in January. He is Peruvian and moved to the states as an adult. He has encountered various challenges as a minority and he is so excited to be on this journey. I feel Estephania and Tunde had a lot to add and they were relatable and insightful. Thanks so much for this video Adanna. You did a wonderful job! 💜
I needed this!! Almost three years later and its relevance still speaks VOLUMES!!! Definitely the strength I needed while continuing through my first application cycle during the pandemic. Needed the support from my fellow minority/first gen TH-cam PA idols. Thank You all so much!
You're very welcome, thank you for watching!
I really appreciate this documentary (and your other videos) as a Pre-PA student, which helped me understand the perspective from other like-minded minority students on the track I am on!
Brandon Hubbard YES!TT Well that was the intended purpose of this film and I'm glad it hit the mark. It's really about gaining insight! I'm glad this was helpful.
Thank you Adanna for creating this wonderful documentary! As a senior in high school, I've only known about doctors, nurses, medical assistants, pediatricians and nurse practitioners, etc. I've never heard of a Physician Assistant until my Microbiology/Infectious Diseases Teacher introduced it to me a couple months ago. Throughout high school, I was focused on becoming a Nurse, however I was shaken a bit and I became unsure. I was determined to work in the medical fields but I felt as if I wasn't as passionate as I thought I would be. I was doing my research on PAs and officially decided that I really want to be a PA. I'm so blessed to have encounter your documentary, it makes me so excited to see what God has in stored for me! Also shout out to James Kim as well, I enjoy his helpful videos.
Emily, I'm glad you're teacher introduced you to the profession. It's quite a great one! I too can't wait to see what God has in store for you. Please keep me posted!
This was dope AF! I don't even watch long TH-cam videos but this was awesome! I'm a np student but I still took alot from this
Yo thanks for that comment. That's what this channel is all about; everyone gleaning from the different stories and individuals featured no matter the background. Glad you were able to get something from the video. Blessings in np school.
Tunde spitting straight facts!!! Very interesting and informative video. Thanks!
Hello Adana, I’ve been a quiet fan and follower but this video really spoke to me. Thank you so much for making this and all of your videos.
Linh Tran thanks for following and supporting me on this journey. I'm humbled that I can produce content that speaks to my subscribers and I truly appreciate you and everyone's support, silent or vocal. thanks for you words of encouragement, and your welcome. I love making this material for you all.
Wow, I did not know there was such a small percentage of Hispanics and minorities in general working as PA's. Hopefully with the increasing popularity of the profession, it will get more diversified throughout the years.
Amazing video and greetings from a Colombian Pre-PA student!
Samuel Restrepo yes! we need more diversity and I hope, like you, that the popularity of the profession brings new awareness.
I’m crying, thank you so much for this video. God bless
pookymouth Glad you got something from everyone's experience!
WOW! This is AMAZING! Thank you for this. Definitely helped solidify my decision in pursuing the PA career.
Kema George YAY!! Glad I could be a part of adding another PA to the ranks of future practitioners. Blessings on your journey!
This is a great Video, I truly enjoy watching these Videos, it is such a Motivation for me, I am actually working my way toward PA, my dream as been MD for a long time, i currently work as an ICU RN and i have decided PA vs CRNP... i have a family and the idea of spending so many more years in school for MD/DO is just not feasible for me .... thank you again, and continue the good work... thumbs up for you all...
+OLIVIER NKIERE thanks! ICU nurse, you will be great in which ever path you choose. Blessings on you journey.
Thank you for this video, Adanna! I'm a minority and aspiring PA and it's so good to see other POCs in the PA profession!
Your welcome and thank you for watching! ☺
Adanna, this video was an amazing idea and was presented very well. It addressed majority of my thoughts as a professional in the healthcare field. Great job!
Candice, I'm glad the information presented in the doc resonated with you.
This is a very good video and thank you for creating this and bringing awareness to thistopic. I am also a minority aspiring to become a PA. have only two more pre-requisites( Organ and Biochem) to finish before I can apply to PA school and I have a very great feeling on my chances on getting in!
Jotham Wells I'm glad you are confident in your chances! Not many of us are as we initially apply so that is definitely a good place to be. Blessings as you finish up your pre-reqs and start the application process for PA school!
Jotham Wells Did you get in? (Considering you commented a year ago lol)
Adanna, words can't describe how amazing you are for this. Thank you so much.
NikkiNikkiNikki Thank you so much for your kind words, they are appreciated, and you're welcome!
27:18 "the truth of the matter is your time is limited what we are studying here today is not just so we can pass an exam on Friday it is to save somebody life one day
" Adanna Thanks for this video.
This was absolutely beautiful and necessary. Thank you and everyone who participated in this for sharing. Great film. :) Much love to you all.
Thanks Darrell, be sure to follow the others involved in the Doc. They have some really good insight and content.
This was great, insightful, and inspirational. Wish everyone God speed and continued success with all of your endeavors!
+fdoctor thanks!
@gatorpa spoke some life! so inspiring
i love this video so much! it’s so awesome to see minority PAs, especially on social media. these people are so relatable and it makes the profession feel more tangible for someone like me. i feel so encouraged and inspired to continue on this journey and i definitely want to make videos as a Nigerian PA (by Gods grace)!
Thank you for watching! Yes it very nice to be able to see people you can relate to and be inspired by. The profession is VERY tangible for you... go get it! :)
AWW, I loved this. Thank you so much for compiling this and sharing with all of us !!
Jackie, absolutely! It was so cool that they all agreed on the collab. They are definitely going to be pioneers in the field and I am so happy to call them my future colleagues.
Adanna The PA....you are making AMAZING videos!!!!! Is it possible to do once for all the profession(s) with minorities...example....MD/DO, DMD/DDS, PharmD, NP, PA, etc.!!!!
Lerner Edison I would love to hear more about this
Lerner Edison Thanks for you kind words. That would definitely be an interesting watch. It would be cool to see other professions' experience when it comes to diversity. I'll see what I can do but bare with me because it does take a lot of work.
Adanna, thank you so much for this video.
Christina Francois you're welcome!
The questions posed during this documentary are by far the most important ones to be answered as a minority applicant. Thank you 🙌🏾
Welcome 🤗
Your intro music always have be turning up! I usually have to check real quick to see I'm on the right vid lol
+Faith A. 😂😂😂, I love a good turn up. Lol
This was so helpful. I loved the insight provided in the video.
AMAZING! That is the word that describes this video!
Alex, Thanks!
Thank you Adanna! ❤️
I got my bachelor from South University in Savannah Georgia... I just love the campus
Thank you all for this absolutely inspiring video. I've learned alot watching it and I feel super excited to start my PA program now thanks guys! I wish you all the best in your PA careers.
It’s honestly discouraging applying to PA programs and noticing the lack of diversity in previous graduate classes .
U jnow I felt discouraged initially, but then I said what God has for me is for me! Stay encouraged.
Big update ! I got into PA school
This video is everything I needed. So awesome. I am applying to PA school this year. Wish me luck!🤞🏾❤️
Good luck!!
Thank you y’all, I ll sleep better today . Please do more videos like this
Will do!!
Amazing video!!
Iris Barahona Thanks!
Another great video!!
Thank you for watching 🙂
awesome film!
tranquility moves Thanks!
This video really making think about wat I’m going to do when I go to college
This is a great perspective, thanks for sharing!
GREAT video!
HollyWoodStar2000 Thanks!
Love love loved this! 👏🏽
Thanks Jasmine!
Great clip!
Thank you.
Adanna and all the other PAs here, hearing your words was so inspiring! Thank you so much! I often feel like I dont see anyone or very few around me that looks like me on my path to becoming a PA. I am of Indian ethnicity. I wish you would have interviewed someone Indian too so I could learn from their experiences and feel supported. Maybe an idea for a future video?
That is definitely a great idea I will keep that one in mind for the future!
Great documentary ! Really inspiring! :)
Liberia Hammons thanks!
This is amazing I'm inspired!! 🙌
Abbs Tube YAY!!! Glad you're inspired!
Love this! Thank you
Welcome ☺
Incredible video thank you so much. This helped me so much
No problem thank you for watching! ☺
When it comes to being a minority in any career (and I did 20 years as a PA and is an African American female), I feel that "my credentials will speak for me." Even if there is racist attitudes, no one can take away your academic accolades and if so, you have something to fight with. I think the low minority rate is because of lack of exposure (folks just don't know about PAs). I became interested simply because I had heard of someone (an ex-coworker, white male) getting into PA school. I wanted to know more about it and I sought out the information. I have sat on a Physician Assistant selection board and I can tell you that a lot of the comments in this video are assumptions and not accurate. The biggest reason is "not many know about PAs." And, if a person have not had many doctor visits they may never had seen a PA. They have made the application process more difficult for all. But, I have allowed students interested in becoming a PA to "shadow me" during their holiday breaks to get the required hours needed to enter PA school (with permission of my employer, of course.)
We definitely needed this for the culture...There is a lack of minorities in the field.. I want to chalk it up to lack of popularity among the youth, but I know it's more than that...
EMEKA TV I'm sure its a combination of many different influences but we definitely need a change, and I'm glad that we in the field can be an agent of change.
This is amazing! I’m applying next year to be a PA as a minority. Needed this!
Glad we were able to help.
Shoutout to Peru 💗💗
Are p.a. schools in class or online?
+yana212 Yale has a PA program that's onkine. From my understanding it's the first of its kind but check for yourself
Adanna The PA thank you
excellent
How did you work and go to p.a. school? Did you work a full time job in your field or a min wage job like a restaurant or retail job? Any recommendations?
yana212 You typically are discouraged from working during PA school and in general, most graduate programs. The material is dense, complex and you're expected to learn quickly. All your free time should be devoted to studying and resting up for learning.
Great video! I found this very helpful, thank you 😊
Taviana, glad it could be of help!
Being a registered nurse how long do you have to do that field before trying to become a PA how many years does it take?
Wonderful video! Quick question. What PA schools did you apply to?
I felt the Latina girl. As a French speaker when I first came to the US people were making fun of my accent in college...how childish is that? That's why we need diversity because people are in that delusion cocoon that makes them think that we should all talk, look and act the same. Well done Adanna for bringing attention to this issue.
There's minority within minorities. Somehow black people end up on the lower end even more. The brotha was being real about it. I have gone to an inner city school and a graduated from a suburban approximately white school. The opportunities offered in suburbia is tremendously greater that that of inner city school. I don't know if the black girl was trying to be pc or if shes in denial. I also get the vibe she's trying very hard to be accepted by non minorities, and was trying to distance herself from her "labels".
Agreed
How much of student debt can you get into becoming an PA? If 100,000 debt once get into the work field will you earn 100,000?
As a senior staff nurse in the London, England looking to immigrate and train as a PA in the states this is quite shocking to me. In the UK to work alongside someone who isnt white is not a deal, it's not even really a conversation. We all work together. We go by role and work ethic, how we work together based on competencies and how well together.
The U.S. has a deeper history of race related issues than most other countries.
If you are a minority and plan to come to The States to pursue the PA career (or any career really) just be prepared for a completely different culture to navigate.
How long does it take to be a PA
Between 2-3 yrs. It all depends on the school.
@@AdannaThePA 2-3 after a bachelor degree?
@@simplysunshine30215 Yes, 2-3 years after a bachelors degree.
hi adanna, thanks for sharing videos. i am from india. my daughter is studying in US, as biology major as an international student. How are chances of an International student getting admission in PA with completion of all pre requisits?
thank you
hey adanna , this isDushyant from india. waiting for your precius reply
thank you
The Black man PA said some truths that are very uncomfortable for others to hear but that are 100% true! None of the other speakers have the same insight about the difficulties POC face in this country. Btw, caucasian is not the right term 🤦🏾♀️ so much knowledge about medicine and so much ignorance about race and it’s not effects on people.
A lot of the PA programmes in the UK have quite a few black students. Quite depression that race defines everything in the US
What can we say. It's a racist country.
@@stanfatou2002 To be honest race plays a part here also, English people are not as open with theirs.
What is the work of physician assistant?
To learn more about the profession you can visit www.AAPA.org and also you can take a look at my other videos to learn more as well.
There are less than 4000 Black Physician Assistants
Diversity in Medicine is bleak all over but the more awareness we bring to these various professions the better representation there will be.
That asian girl gave such vague, insincere responses to every question. Why do a film about race if the subject makes you so uncomfortable?
I thought I was the only one who noticed
Now being a minority in PA school and looking back at this video, I feel like it really didn’t answer its own question. Maybe if the question was “what is it like for minorities trying to get into PA school?” There’s some sustenance and realness missing from this video, too refined, not real enough, too cute.
you scare me.
damn, James Kim so damn fine. damn.
Minority Pre PA student here (Family is from Jamaica, Dominican Republic & Japan). loved this film! Made me feel more relaxed & even more excited to work hard towards earning that whitecoat! Much love & bless you :)
Great video!
+Brian Kwan thanks.