Great tip about getting licensed as an electroligist first! That's exactly what I did and I opened a laser hair removal clinic and school. After 10 years I decided to go back to school to become a PA. I was offered a derm position before even starting PA school based on my laser experience and being known in the field, having written articles for Dermatological magazines and through Electrolysis, Esthetician, and Derm speaking engagements. I also own and operate a school where I teach Dr's and other allied health care professionals how to use lasers. I'm now transitioning my laser school to an online platform. I have so many Dr's and clinics backlogged waiting to send their employees to my online laser classes, of which, my hair removal course should be up and running by October '19. No pressure.... 😓😅. I also have tattoo removal, pigmented skin lesions, and vascular lesion classes following with some other side courses such laser safety officer training, etc. I never imagined when I started this whole journey that I'd ever end up here. I'm so excited for the future and I'm very interested in learning more about your injectables class! If anyone is interested in learning more about lasers you can reach me at theresa.blue@yale.edu.
Such an amazing story!! Maybe we could help each other out! I'm thinking of developing an online training course now for injectables. E-mail me at kendralopez.pa@gmail.com
I would love to know more about starting an aesthetic business/ office as a PA! It is something that’s not talked about much for PA’s even tho I’ve seen that it’s possible. Awesome video as always!
i wanted to be a PA in derm, surgery, or plastics with my own aesthetics business. Seeing that i can be a PA and work in this field this is my dream career. I thought about becoming a licensed esthetician but dont know if that considered PCE or HCE
Hmm that’s a great question! I would call some school you’re interested in and see if they’ll accept that as your hours. Also, if you do find out, let me know please ☺️💕
Thank you for making this video! You are my PA inspiration, Kendra! I’m currently on a pre-PA track and I hope to work in dermatology or aesthetics one day!
Yes please make another video on how to start a med spa and would love more info on your course. I'm actually an ER PA looking into aesthetics on the side with my sup phys. I appreciate any info!
Thank you for your tips and advice, I am currently finishing up my senior year and intend to start training in aesthetics ASAP I am looking forward to going into your field of Cosmetic Dermatology and earn a PA in the future. I live in South Florida and would LOVE to attend your courses to get some experience. ❤️
Hey love! Sorry for the late response. I do private training still in FL, but am thinking of developing a very detailed online course with HD vids. E-mail me if you're interested in either :) kendralopez.pa@gmail.com
I'm possibly going to develop a very detailed online course with high-def vids now so that I can reach more people! Let me know if that sounds appealing :)
Hi . Love your video . I’m interested in being a dermatologist PA , i recently just decided to go to aesthetician school . I’m trying to see how can i combined both fields , in finding the perfect area for me . If i was looking into cosmetic derm pa . What other requirements should i look into after PA school to pull me closer to the cosmetic derm world .
Hi! How did you work as a medical assistant? Did you have a degree or a certificate? I have been applying for hospital jobs but since I don’t have a certification or experience (just graduated HS), I can’t get a position. Great video!!!
Thank you so much!! I was not certified. I just applied everywhere whether or not it said that they required certification. Just not hospitals, bc they're more strict :)
I want to be an aesthetic PA but I used to do phlebotomy and would get so scared poking people with needles, the training was terrible and the environment was very fast paced with multiple people at a time so maybe that contributed to it... but I also hate needles when I get poked. How do I overcome this?? I really love doing all the different facial treatments but I know no one will hire if I don't feel comfortable with doing fillers and botox.
Hi Kendra! I am a 3rd year PA student and have a plastic rotation in a few months. I am interested in your course on the use of injectables and the facial anatomy. Can you please provide more info on how I can attend these online courses? Thank you!
I’ve always wanted to be an esthetician bu steer from it because I feel like I csnt make a living off of it with having to rent spaces or clients cancelling and it scares me off with having to file my own taxes as a self employed worker. Does any one have any advice or suggestions to help me hold onto my dreams?
So I’m not sure if I’ll want to do aesthetics but I believe I want to do a derm rotation (it can help in almost any field since people will ask you about rashes/moles) and I may do derm but later after I have worked for years. After working say 15-20 years or so would be getting into derm for the first time you would be able to make a good amount right? Just based on general experience. Also does that hurt? It looks very painful but i know they are numbed.
I would say no to the getting in easily and paid more if you work longer in another field then transition. Dermatology is a whole other world and takes years to really master. That’s why derm is the hardest residency to get into. Starting as soon as possible is best, but that’s where the determining if the lower payment is worth it. I really do think there should be a residency for derm.
