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Becoming a P.A. (Physician Assistant / Associate)
by Ariel Campa
Join me from day one of school all the way to graduation day as I go through P.A. (Physician Assistant) school! Follow me along my 30 month journey, and tune in each week for relevant tips and real life advice that I discover along the way. If you’re an aspiring P.A., curious about what it’s really like in P.A. school, or just want to learn more about the P.A. profession, then this show is for you! Connect with me on Instagram: @PA_Leira
Episodes
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Episode 38: Day in the Life of a Psych PA
Hear all about a typical day for me at my main job working in psychiatry as well as plenty of life updates (yay) and tips on things to consider when applying for and accepting jobs as a new grad PA! Follow on IG @PA_Leira and use code PA_Leira for $ off at Picmonic, Med by Liv, and My PA Box...
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Episode 37: What Taking the PANCE is Really Like
Tune in on todays episode to hear all about my experience taking the PANCE, how I prepared for the PANCE, as well as my experience taking the EOC (end of curriculum exam)! Discounts: PA_Leira and website: www.becomingapa.org
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Episode 36: My Final Rotations EVER
Tune in now to hear about my final two clinical rotations EVER, both of them electives in out patient psychiatry. Also hear about some exciting news *hint* new job, new Pre-PA services offerings, AND a new website out! Check it out now at: www.becomingapa.org and as always get your discounts $…
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Episode 35: Allergy & Immunology Elective Rotation
If you’re like me then you’re essentially clueless when it comes to what a PA working in allergy & immunology does. Tune in to learn (like I did) just exactly what an immunology/allergy PA does. I was surprised myself during this elective rotation! Also get all your discounts with code: PA_LEIRA...
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Episode 34: Pediatrics Rotation
Check out my experiences during my pediatrics rotation, as well as my tips on how to pass your peds EOR and do well during your rotation! As always, tune in for major PA school journey updates and discounts too using code: PA_LEIRA
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Episode 33: Emergency Medicine Rotation
Tune in to hear my take on my emergency medicine rotation! This rotation was probably my top feared rotation, so listen now to find out if it turned out better than I expected or not, as well as how I prepared for the EOR exam, along with several PA life updates!
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Episode 32: Women’s Health/OBGYN Rotation
Hear my experience with my women’s health/OBGYN rotation, as well as how I studied and performed on the EOR exam, and tips for doing well on your own women’s health rotation, too! Also, I share some updates and announce a new giveaway. Discounts: PA_LEIRA
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Episode 31: Primary Care Rotation
Tune in to hear all about my primary care rotation, how to best prepare for your primary care rotation, how to study for the EOR, as well as more exciting updates on my PA school journey!
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Episode 30: Inpatient Services Rotation
On this episode, I review my inpatient services rotation. It was my first rotation in the hospital setting, and I genuinely did not know what to expect. I also share some advice for studying for your internal medicine EOR as well as upcoming giveaways, my next rotation, and of course your…
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Episode 29: Family Medicine Rotation
Some tips for doing well on your family medicine rotation, what things I enjoyed and disliked about my own family medicine rotation, as well as exciting news about a future giveaway! Needing your discounts? Use code: PA_Leira for % off at Picmonic, The PA Platform, My PA Box, and Med by Liv 👍🏼
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Episode 28: Enjoying Electives - My Dermatology Rotation
Find out if my first elective rotation was everything I hoped for, and what it’s really like to work in dermatology as a PA. Don’t forget to follow along on IG too @PA_Leira
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Episode 27: My Take on My Internal Medicine Rotation
I officially survived my out patient internal medicine rotation and EOR exam! Tune in now to hear my thoughts about this rotation, tips on how to study for this EOR, and advice on how best to prepare and do well during your internal medicine rotation, as well as some big news! (Hint - giveaway +...
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Episode 26: What it’s Really like During Your Orthopedic Surgery Rotation
Find out what the OR is really like and how to survive/thrive during your own orthopedic surgery rotation. Tune in also to hear my experience during this rotation, as well as how to pass the general surgery EOR exam, and other tips to help you succeed during clinical rotations! For all $…
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Episode 25: Surviving your Psychiatric Rotation (Behavioral Medicine)
Find out how I’ve been doing during my 4 week psychiatric (behavioral medicine) rotation here at an out patient psychiatric clinic. See how I’ve been handling seeing patients in the clinic and prepping for the upcoming EOR exam as well! Get all your discounts with the code PA_Leira and follow…
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Episode 24: My Chat with The Pre-PA Clinic
Today’s episode features Beth and Katie, the incredible women behind The Pre-PA Clinic. They come on to share with us about their experiences as practicing PAs, their advice for pre-PA, PA, and newly graduated PA students, as well as all that their company has to offer students interested in...
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Episode 23: Ten Tips for Surviving Didactic Year
Here are my ten greatest tips for surviving didactic year of PA school! There is a light at the end of the tunnel; tune in as I prep for clinical year and to find out now how I got through didactic year of PA school.
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Episode 22: Wrapping up Didactic Year + Starting Clinical Rotations
Tune in now to find out which rotations I’ll be starting with to kick off my clinical rotations! Find out how didactic year is going now that the end is finally near! And of course all of your discounts using code: PA_Leira
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Episode 21 - Starting my Final Semester of Didactic Year + PA Name Change: BIG NEWS!
Join me as I reflect on my first year of PA school, and as I look ahead to my final semester of didactic year. Hear about some of my favorite memories, my hardest class, and my favorites too! Also, tune in to hear the big news about the official PA name change! As always, use code PA_Leira for...
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Episode 20: Interview with Jordan Fisher: PA-C and Author of PA Next Steps
On today’s episode we hear from practicing urgent care PA, Jordan Fisher, about how to succeed during clinical rotations. Jordan is also a PA school instructor and clinical preceptor & shares his insights on the critical next steps to take after graduation in his new eBook: PA Next Steps…
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Episode 19: Post-Spring Break Vibes in Third Semester + GIVEAWAY ALERT!
As third semester begins to wind down, tune in to hear how I spent my first spring break as a PA student, as well as how to stay sane and survive in the long journey known as PA school. Also, find out how YOU could win my newest giveaway! Plus 10% & 15% off discount codes: PA_LEIRA (My PA Box…
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Episode 18: Surviving Third Semester (And a Winter Storm) in P.A. School
Tune in now to find out how things have changed since we last spoke! Did I survive storm Uri? Did I survive my neuro course? Tune in now! Plus get 20% off Picmonic membership with the link: https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/PALeira & 15% off my PA Box, 10% off Med by Liv & 10% off now with The…
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Episode 16: Start of Third Semester + The Best Way to Spend your Breaks during P.A. School
Third semester has officially begun for me, and my four weeks of winter break has sadly come to an end. Hear how I spent my break and how I plan to tackle this semester. Tune in for updates and tips on how to survive and thrive in all semesters of didactic year!
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Episode 15: How to Prepare your P.A. School Application + Winter Break Updates
Applying to P.A. school is a daunting task, and overwhelming to say the least. Tune in now to hear how I prepared for my CASPA application along with tips to make the whole process less overwhelming and more doable. Also, hear about how I’m spending my winter break off from school! Happy holidays!
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Episode 14: Surviving the First Half of Didactic Year
I am officially a half way through didactic year of PA school survivor! Tune in now to hear how it went and what my plans are for winter break as well as for next semester. Exciting news, updates, and tips included in this episode too!
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Episode 13: How to Stay Positive During P.A. School (and life)
I often get asked how I stay so positive despite many setbacks in my life, and today I’m sharing with you my secrets to staying positive! P.A. School (and life) is hard sometimes, I’m not going to lie, but you can and will get through it! Tune in now for my 6 month update & positivity tips.
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Episode 11: Things I wish I knew before starting PA School/Giveaway Winner/2nd semester updates
Hey guys! In Today’s episode I am so happy to announce the winner of the giveaway! I also have some more exciting updates about a future podcast cameo I’ll be doing, how second semester is going now that I’m officially halfway done, as well as some advise on what I wish I had known before…
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Episode 10: News & Giveaway Alert + week 4 of Second Semester
Tune in today to hear how second semester of P.A. school is going so far now that week 4 is a wrap! Tons of exciting news to share with you guys (hint - one is a giveaway for you!), a new website, and two new affiliations & discounts for you guys as well! Discount code: PA_Leira and website:...
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Episode 9: Second Semester Update & Tips
The first two weeks of second semester have absolutely flown by! Tune in now to hear more about how this semester compares to first semester of P.A. school and if it really is easier like everyone says it will be. As always, hear some more tips from me about how to survive and thrive during P.A....
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Episode 8: The Beginning of Second Semester of P.A. School
I officially survived the 1st semester of P.A. school and second semester is upon us! Tune in now to hear how second semester is going so far, how it compares to first semester, and my main goals & tips for this semester.
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Episode 7: Looking Back on my 1st Semester of P.A. School
I survived my first semester of P.A. school! Tune in now to hear exactly how it went, what grades I ended up with, as well as my advice for anyone starting their first semester of P.A. school. Also, hear what next semester will look like for me and how that will compare/contrast to this previous...
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Episode 6: How to Make Money during P.A. School/10 Week Update
I officially start week 10 of P.A. school tomorrow and have another update on my progress for you guys! As promised, I share some ways that I am earning a (side) income while being a P.A. student. Can you really do such a thing in P.A. school?? Tune in and find out!
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Episode 5: My Pre-P.A. Background & Story
Tune in today to hear a little bit more about me, my journey to getting in to P.A. school, and my background as a traditional turned non-traditional student. I’ll also share some advice on ways to help improve your own P.A. school application & how to improve your chances of getting accepted too!
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Episode 4: Week 6 - Halfway Through the Semester
Tune in to hear how my last two exams went and how I’m doing now that I’m officially halfway through my first semester of P.A. school! I’ll also share some more practical P.A. school tips/advice with you guys in this episode as well.
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Episode 3: My First P.A. School Exam
In today’s episode I take you along with me as I begin week four of P.A. school. With my first exam under my belt, I provide you all with some practical tips about passing your first P.A. school exams and how to stay balanced between school, exams, and having a personal life. Did I end up passing...
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Episode 2: The First Week
Have you ever wondered what it is really like to be in P.A. school? Find out from me and my firsthand experiences during my journey through P.A. school! In today’s episode I discuss how my first week of school went, along with some tips for those currently in school or one day starting P.A. school.
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Episode 1: Orientation Week
Join me as I discuss my thoughts on orientation week of P.A. school. Hear my firsthand account of what it’s really like to go though an entirely ONLINE (thanks COVID) P.A. school orientation week. Specifically, I’ll be discussing what I consider the pros and cons of orientation week online as…
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Becoming a P.A. (Physician Assistant)
Join me from day one of school all the way to graduation day as I go through P.A. (Physician Assistant) school! Follow me along my 30 month journey, and tune in each week for relevant tips and real life advice that I discover along the way. If you’re an aspiring P.A., curious about what it’s…
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Join me from day one of school all the way to graduation day as I go through P.A. (Physician Assistant) school! Follow me along my 30 month journey, and tune in each week for relevant tips and real life advice that I discover along the way. If you’re an aspiring P.A., curious about what it’s really like in P.A. school, or just want to learn more about the P.A. profession, then this show is for you! Connect with me on Instagram: @PA_Leira
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Ariel Campa
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