Today I’m joined by Shin, whose path to becoming a PA was anything but straightforward. As a Korean immigrant, his journey included a few unexpected turns—including reluctant military service—before eventually finding his way to PA school.

But even after graduating, the road wasn’t over. Shin faced multiple PANCE failures that tested not just his knowledge, but his confidence.

In this episode, we talk about the long and winding journey that brought him to his final attempt—the mindset shifts, the strategies that finally clicked, and how persistence and the right support helped him cross the finish line.