Becoming a P.A. (Physician Assistant)

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 subscription.

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

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 $ with code: PA_Leira at picmonic, Med by Liv, and My PA Box.

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 and follow along on IG @PA_Leira for more content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 discounts for Picmonic, The PA Platform, Med by Liv, and My PA Box: all with the code PA_Leira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 + new collaboration) For discounts use the code PA_Leira on this link https://linktr.ee/pa_leira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 $ discounts use code: PA_Leira https://linktr.ee/pa_leira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 along on IG @PA_Leira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 becoming PAs! Check them out on Instagram: @PrePAClinic or log on to https://prepaclinic.com for more information. You can also tune in now to their podcast: “Where The White Coats Come Off” to hear more amazing interviews and advice. A special offer for a free one month membership of their services is available to you using the link: https://go.prepaclinic.com/secretoffer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 discounts at The PA Platform, Med By Liv, My PA Box, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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, available now at www.panextsteps.com with 20% off using the code “earlyadopter20” . You can also find him on FB and IG @PANextSteps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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, The PA Platform, & Med By Liv) and 20% off Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/PALeira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 PA Platform using code: PA_Leira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

On today's episode learn how I prepared for my PA school interviews, as well as tips on how you can prepare and succeed in your own PA school interviews, whether it be online or in person! Picmonic 20% off link: https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/PALeira --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 starting PA school! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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: www.becomingapa.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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. school as well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 semester! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 my exam? Did I totally drop the ball and bomb it? Find out in today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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 well as a preview of what's to come later on in the podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support

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! Listen now to learn more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becomingapa/support