Day in the Life of an Online PA Student
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- Hello everyone! My name is Courtney and I am a first year physician assistant student! I made my Instagram (@myway_topa) and this TH-cam channel to help all of the pre-PAs out there and to document my journey through PA school.
In this video I am showing you what a day in the life of a (temporarily) online PA student looks like. In this video it is my 3rd week of PA school.
If you have any questions or need PA related advice reach out to me on my Instagram! @myway_topa
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Currently an undergrad on pre PA track. You inspire me so much ❤️
You got this!! If you ever have any questions feel free to DM me🥰
@@PASCourtney oh my gosh thank you so much! ❤️
I really enjoyed watching this! It really gives me an idea of how pa school will be. Would love to see more of this!! ☺️
crystal quang that makes me so happy! I’ll definitely make more videos like this🤗 online and once we are in person!
This is awesome. I am starting mine soon, so excited!!
Thank you and congratulations!!!
Awesome video! Great glimpse of the journey. Good luck on all your exams!
Thank you!!☺️
I’ll be starting PA school this August online too! I wonder how it’s going to be, but thank you for this insight!
Congratulations!! And thank you. I hope to make a new video soon!
Online PA school is not as much fun as in person but at least you get started!!
We just switched from online to in seat and I like it so much better!!
Good luck!!
@medically bri Online PA school is not as much fun as in person but at least you get started!!
We just switched from online to in seat and I like it so much better!!
Good luck!!
Very interesting! Super informative vide!
Megan Wolff thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed!
You're face really nice and clean.
Love the part of your video with the note annotation in Notability. You should put up more videos surrounding that, it's aesthetically pleasing to watch. 💚🇯🇲
I will make one this month for sure🤗❤️
Hey Courtney! Really enjoyed your vlog.
I am also a PA student in my first year and just finishing my second semester this week (my program started in January). We were online but then switched back to in seat in May.
Got to say though, u guys had much longer days than us but that's part of the grind. 😂😂
Good luck and look forward to hearing from you more!!!
Hello! I’m glad you enjoyed it☺️ congratulations that’s super exciting! And LOL apparently this next semester has even longer days😅 good luck to you too! We got this👏🏼
I'm also a first year PA student during this pandemic. What a crazy time to be entering the medical field, zoom meetings can be brutal but we will get through it! I attend UTMB in Galveston, TX and we currently have two hurricanes heading this way, but at this point I wouldn't expect anything less for 2020 😂
Such a crazy time!!! I hope you stayed safe, I heard Laura was pretty rough🙁that is definitely 2020 for you though!
Awesome video !! If you don’t mind me asking , what was your gpa in high school ? I’m a Sophomore in hs and I’m very interested in becoming a pa. This video helped me get a glimpse of what it would be like. Thanks !
Thank you!! My GPA was above a 4.0 in high school since I took some college level classes! However, this won’t affect your PA school applications at all.😊
I love this video! What espresso machine do you have? Where did you get it?
Thank you!! It is the DeLonghi Espresso Machine (model: ECP3420) and I got it from Best Buy!
Loved your video, I subscribed. I hope to become a PA later on too :), I'm still working on my undergraduate though, and I'm trying to do the volunteer hours. I haven't done my PCE yet, but hopefully everything it goes well! :)
Thank you!!❤️ you got this! Everything will workout. It can be overwhelming thinking of everything you need to do all at once so just take it one step at a time!
PA-S Courtney PA-S Courtney Thanks you so much, it means a lot coming from you❤️! ..I was really worried cause I thought I had to do both at the same time and wouldn’t be able to study and I would end up being stressed up. But, I’ll take one step at a time as you said! 😌
@@jeisongarrido7376 Of course! Feel free to reach out to me any time on instagram @myway_topa if you ever have any questions or need advice! Do what is right for you and you will get there! I know that pre-PA life is overwhelming and stressful!
@@PASCourtney Thank you so much, you're a really nice person, I will keep that in mind:)..btw I hope everything works out great in PA school for you also!!
I’m in high school and hope to get into PA school one day.
I decided I wanted to be a PA in high school too! You got this!
You can do it! I decided I wanted to be a PA in 8th grade and started working towards my goal ever since. Be dedicated in your studies and don’t shy away from opportunities!
I’m gonna work as a nurse for two years and then apply to PA school
That’s awesome!! Great experience👏🏼
Thanks so much for this video, going to start mine soon, was wondering should in get the textbooks physically or kindle?? I like the way you do your ipad, and I’m planning to do so, but how you do the books and this notes with pictures you did them or was your professor pdf?? Thanks
It totally depends on the class for me! For some classes I prefer a physical textbook and for other classes I put the textbook PDF onto my iPad! I do not have a kindle. It really just depends on your preference.
I use the app Notability on my iPad and download the PDF of the PowerPoint presentations into the app to take notes on it! You can do this with textbook PDFs too!
How have you been liking the online structure of the classes? Do you think that some of your classes for the fall may transition to an online format for convenience? Or is your program admit on getting students back into a classroom setting? Thank you in advance, and thank you for sharing your day!
Honestly I have been liking online classes! It’s very convenient rolling out of bed and heading to class. And I can get a lot more done throughout the day like moving my laundry over between classes. Also I love being able to go back and what the lectures since they are recorded... As for the fall, they are not sure what the semester will look like yet. I live in Florida which has lots of covid cases right now so it looks like we will be mostly online again besides meeting in small groups in person for physical diagnosis (this is a hands on class). I think they will make all classes in person again once it is safe to do so.
Thank you for the video. I want to ask did you have to take GRE test to apply for PA program? How did you prepare for it; what material you studied?
How competitive is it to get to PA school?
I need to shadow a PA or MD for my application. How do I get the experience? Any specific places where they allow students to shadow?
What are chances with 3.4 gpa?
Thank you!
Hello! Sorry for the delay getting back to you, I was finishing up finals!
I did have to take the GRE for PA school but some schools do not require it! I will be making a video on TH-cam soon about how I studied for the GRE but if you’d like more information now you can DM me on Instagram @myway_topa and I can send you a post I already did explaining all about the materials I used for the GRE and how I studied!
It is on the more competitive side to get into PA school, it definitely takes some work but if you want it you can get in with a little bit of hard work!
I also posted a video on TH-cam about how I found a PA to shadow: th-cam.com/video/_joGo2AaW3g/w-d-xo.html
The minimum GPA at most programs is a 3.0 so a 3.4 GPA should allow you to get into a PA program!
I just started using Notability. I was wondering what is the best way to import pictures like you do? I really like the format of yours! Do you just copy and paste the slide show into the app?
So I just add a powerpoint or document directly into notability! I will open a new file on notability then go on canvas or wherever the presentation is and click the share button. Then I click on the notability icon and import it in! If this was confusing you can dm me on Instagram and I can send you a video how!
@@PASCourtney Thanks for your help! I figured it out :)
Do you have to move close to campus once you're allowed to attend class physically? or do are you going to live where you are the whole time you're in PA school? I'm trying to get into PA school right now but I'm worried because my GPA is low and it won't grab the attention of those who look at your application. So I'm hoping to score high on my GRE so that maybe they can possibly give me a chance.
Yes I actually just moved in with my parents for the summer semester since they live near my campus since we are back in person now!!
And as long as you meet the minimum GPA requirement or apply to a program without a GPA requirement it’s okay!! They are looking for well rounded applicants so if you can shine in another area like patient care experience, volunteering, leadership, GRE, etc then you definitely still have a chance☺️ don’t get discouraged!
And if for some reason you find you need to boost your GPA, you can always take some extra few classes and really focus on them to do well and increase your GPA!
@@PASCourtney Thank you so much. I will try my best on the GRE. Retaking classes at my school is very expensive so I don't think I can do that there.
Great video! I have a question. Do you know if PA schools would accept a RN to BSN program or would I have to do a full BSN at a 4year?
Great question! I actually am not sure but I think if you have your bachelors degree one way or another it should be fine! I would definitely confirm that with whatever PA program you are interested in by calling or emailing them!
Thx for the video! What’s the app your using on your ipad here? 8:10
“Complete anatomy platform 2020”! I think it costs money but my program luckily provided it to us for free! Thank you ☺️
PA sounds really exciting, I’m actually finishing up my MA program and looking to do nursing next. Not sure if I want to be a PA or a NP . How did you decide PA?
So personally a couple things come to mind!
1. PAs can switch specialties without any additional school! I’m super indecisive so I love the idea of being able to easily switch between specialties if I realize one isn’t the right fit for me or if I just want to explore other options!
2. I didn’t personally want to go to nursing school then to NP school! I wanted to get my bachelors degree then go straight to PA school! (Just a personal preference).
Both are such amazing career options! It really just depends on what you are looking for.☺️
(PS I think I just answered you on IG but wanted to make sure I got back to you here too😂)
@@PASCourtney haha yes, you did answer me on IG and I appreciate your for answering me in both. You’ve helped me a lot. Thank you!
Out of curiosity , what iPad are you using? & what app were you using to write on your notes ?
iPad 7 and notability!☺️
do the blue light glasses help you a lot?
I’ve never experienced headaches before from not wearing them personally but I want to wear them to take care of my eyes! My boyfriend where the same kind and he says they help him!
Hi I’m just wondering which Nova campus do you attend!?
Fort Myers!
Is a bachelors in psychology good for getting into PA school?
I think the biggest part of any major is making sure you have your pre-req courses for applying to PA School. Based on what I’ve read, every school is different:) I was honestly thinking Psychology myself!
Yes! Jenna nailed that answer! As long as you have all of the pre-req courses done and a school doesn’t specifically ask for a certain major (I’ve never heard of a program doing that), you can major in anything! So if psychology makes you happy then go for it! You may just need to take some additional classes☺️
How many hours per day do you do?
So class is usually from 8-5 and then depending on the day I try to study for at least like 4-5 more hours probably!
are you a dermatology pa student?
PAs are trained for general medicine! So once I graduate I can go into any specialty! I am very interested in doing dermatology though☺️
@@PASCourtney ohh okk. Do you think training to be a pa is harder than nursing school?
@@Kat-zr4vf It is hard for me to say with complete confidence because it depends on the school, the person, and I have not attended nursing school before. However, I would say physician assistant school its probably more challenging. It is harder to get accepted into PA school and requires you to gain patient care experience, a bachelors degree, and more before you can apply. The first year of PA school (didactic year) is a lot of material at a very quick pace. It is challenging but if you put your mind to it you can do it!
Can I have your dog
Megan Wolff isn’t he the cutest!!