In our most recent interview for The Pre-PA Club, we talk with Nicole, a first-year PA (Physician Assistant) student at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Nicole shares her unique journey from working as a hairstylist, bartender, and server to landing a role in a rehab hospital that sparked her interest in healthcare.
Nicole highlights the importance of exposure to various career paths within healthcare, mentoring, and finding one's niche. Despite the pressures of planning a wedding during her CASPA applications, Nicole emphasizes the trust in the timing of their careers.
She also touches on the PA school interview process, the balance of life events with application timelines, and the supportive atmosphere of Nicole's PA program.
You can follow Nicole's journey on Instagram @nikpro_pas
00:00 Exploring Career Paths in Medicine: A Personal Journey
01:20 Nicole's Story: From Hairstylist to Healthcare
05:04 The Road to PA School: Challenges and Determination
08:47 Navigating the PA School Application Process
10:15 Interview Experiences and Choosing the Right Program
13:50 The Virtual Interview Advantage and Final Decisions
16:12 Dealing with January Start Dates and Application Timing
18:03 Navigating the PA School Application Process
19:45 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Applying
21:12 The Importance of Proofreading and Letting Go
23:16 Balancing Life Events with PA School Applications
25:03 Inside PA School: Class Dynamics and Support
26:49 Clinical Rotations and Program Structure
32:07 The Unique Approach to Learning and Clinical Exposure
33:40 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts
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7 авг 2024
