How to Become a Physician Assistant (Step-By-Step Guide) | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPLAINS

How do you become a Physician Assistant? In this detailed video I discuss each step you need to do to become a PA. To become a Physician Assistant involves earning a bachelor's degree, completing PA school, passing the PANCE and ultimately landing a job. We discuss the educational requirements, healthcare experience, and prerequisite courses needed as well as touching upon Physician Assistant "residencies."

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Video Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Big Picture
02:17 - Undergraduate Education
04:53 - Healthcare Experience
05:43 - Other Factors
06:01 - PA School Admissions & CASPA
07:28 - PA School
09:07 - PANCE
09:52 - Post-grad Education
10:46 - Conclusion

How to become a Physician Assistant
How to become a Physician Assistant after high school

[JohnThePA]

Hopefully this guide will be helpful to all of you aspiring PAs out there! Also, 5:04 On the healthcare experience slide, I put ED technician and Nurse on the same line by mistake.

[OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Greetings John! I think the PA-CAT is a better entrance exam than the GRE. I DO wish that the pre-requs were more consistent. Things have become MUCH more competitive than when I got in back in 98'.😰 I'm already subscribed to you, but here's a "👍🏾". Keep the great videos coming!👋🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

[savannabo]

I would love to see a vid more in depth on your experience in PA school. For example, how many hours did you have to study in a day? What experiences did you have to sacrifice to be where you are now? What kept you motivated?

[zen_mindset]

I really excel in math and science. I remember tutoring a lot of students in my anatomy class. I am going to finish my goal of working in medicine. I plan on going back to school for either PA or anesthesiologist assistant. I'm just weighing out the best option. I'm a huge math and science nerd. I used to read MCAT study guides when I was in high school. I definitely know I will excel in either field. This video has been insightful.

[importexportserviceusachin]

It’s a deep dive ! Anatomy & biochemistry lessons r like cranky head shakers ! Haha good luck 👍

[AfroMedic]

I am applying this year hope I get in, thanks bro.

[NapFroCentrics]

Hey John! I've actually been watching you for a few weeks and love your channel. I want to work in emergency medicine as a PA and I'm applying next cycle :)
I am also trying to track my journey through creating videos on YouTube too! I hope to continue supporting your channel <3

[taylorpotter]

I am currently a Paramedic and my medical director has pushed me to look into PA. I would love to talk with you about it all since we have simpler origin story. Lol. Thanks

[adrenalinej]

You deserve more subs thank you so much for this information!

[paulcruz]

Awesome work, thanks for the description!

[alimithanipa-c]

this is awesome, I enjoyed the editing and to the point video!

[eyitsyaboi]

Thank you for making this video i just recently learned about this career path, and i'm definitely interested in it.I was a bit confused about where to begin but this cleared everything up thank you.

[RedEmpire]

Fastest way (but hardest), is to go the the military route. The pre reqs are on the lighter end, no degree required. It is very, very competitive and they have the highest PANCE pass rate in the country, but that is because it is the most rigorous and they drop people long before they get there.

[christinephillips]

Im 25 and only have associates and have no clue what i am doing. I want to go into PA school but I feel like im starting so late

[Unibot]

Excellent video, thank you for the concise presentation.

[angelinarai]

i'd love to see a day in the life of pa

[JJTheRealtor]

This very interesting I’m going to school for dental hygiene rn but this is good to know if I ever wanna continue my education and go into a different field of healthcare. Thank for your info

[noirefit]

Pharmacy tech is also something to look into for healthcare experience

[xmissLucyy]

Thanks for your video! It gives a lot of information! I'm currently a pharmacy technician and am considering going to school for a PA. Do you think this will help me in being accepted into the PA program?

[charlesgescher]

Steps to become a PA:
1) Earn your bachelors (Have proper prereqs)
2) Gain healthcare experience (~1, 000-2, 000 hours)
3) Take GRE or PA-CAT
4) Get accepted to PA program (2-3 years)
5) Take PANCE (Exam)
6) Start practicing!

Notes from the video!