PA Student Interview with Cierra Pennal (HR to PA student) 

Today I was able to interview Cierra, who shares her journey from initially pursuing a business degree and working in Human Resources for city government, to making a significant career transition into medicine. Despite struggles with self-doubt and academic challenges, particularly in chemistry, she eventually followed her initial love for medicine.
Cierra discusses her decision-making process, the importance of building healthcare experience, and the logistics of taking prerequisite courses while maintaining full-time employment. She offers advice to those considering a similar career change, emphasizing the value of diverse backgrounds in healthcare education and the practical steps to navigate such a transition successfully.
You can follow Cierra at @pastudentcierra on TikTok and @cierrapennal on Instagram.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
00:47 Journey to Medicine
02:38 Challenges and Self-Doubt
06:39 Decision to Change Career
10:07 Application Process and Acceptance
16:28 Preparing for PA School
20:30 Reflections and Future Aspirations
21:36 Conclusion
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