Scrubbed Out

Who's ready to see some patients?! In this short + sweet episode I divulge my TOP 5 tips (+bonus tip!) for starting clinical year and let you in on a weird item I brought with me on rotations! Let me know in my DMs what your tips are so we can add them to Part 2! This episode is geared to our didactic + clinical students!

00:38 podcast starts + intro

01:05 real life drama update

01:40 Tip #1: You Know Nothing + It's Okay

04:07 What is "Pimping" in Medicine?

05:16 Tip #2: Say "Yes!" Especially to these *THREE* things

08:55 Tip #3: Hang Up on the "Telephone" Game

10:57 Tip #4: Never Say Never

13:59 Tip #5: The First EOR is the Worst EOR

15:56 BONUS CHAT: what to bring on rotations?! + a very strange item!

17:44 Episode Wrap Up

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Who's better?! Jk! Both are exceptional careers, so how do you decide?! In this episode we invite a special guest (MD!) to dive into all things Pre-Med vs. Pre-PA, medical school vs. PA school, post-grad life, how they each practice clinically and everything in between! We get honest about some hard truths, and leave the door open for some interesting conversation around changes happening in each of these fields. While we didn't go into DO and NP specifics here, we hope to in the future! This episode is geared toward those still deciding which path they're seeking, and special discount for pre-PA students!

This is a long but GOOD one, so grab some coffee!

00:38 podcast starts + intro

01:57 Introducing MD Guest!

04:02 U.S. News Job Ranking: PA vs. Physician vs. Surgeon

04:54 What is a Physician Assistant (PA)?

05:28 Pre-PA vs. Pre-Med Course Requirements

10:02 Supplemental Requirements - PCE, shadowing, research, military (?), etc.

20:09 Specialized Exams - MCAT, etc.

28:18 MyPABox - Useful AF! + Discount Code

29:41 PA School vs. Medical School Blueprint

35:39 Post-Grad Life - Ready to Practice?! Residency, Clinical Differences, etc.

39:22 Final Thoughts - Fireside Chat Questions, Tips, etc.

42:56 Physician Assistant to Physician Associate?? MD thoughts

48:27 MD DM feedback?! Can I use a stethoscope?!

50:01 MD makes a closing joke

50:39 Wrap Up! Podcast ends

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Did I really do that?! In this episode you'll hear all about some of my BIGGEST regrets as I wrapped up my clinical year - all culminating in just a few of my top DO's + DON'Ts before you graduate! I include some actual examples you can use to find success, as well! This episode is geared for our almost new grads, but definitely can be helpful wherever you are in the journey - and, there's certainly more to come!

01:10 podcast starts + intro

02:06 Do Understand the Value of Networking + how to ask to stay in contact

06:34 Don't Wait to Start Licensure!

09:40 Do ask for references WHILE on each rotation + how to ask

12:20 Don't accept a contract without THIS (hint: tail)

16:27 Do trust your education with the PANCE

18:26 Closing thoughts + some inspo (shout out to Claudia Green!)

p.s. keep your ears out for the quick glimpse into the oblivion that went into making this podcast happen (+Nard has a cameo)! At the end you'll catch my favorite Trader Joe's snack!

It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

Connect with me on Instagram:

@stethoscope.kat

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Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat

My name is Kat, and I'm a Physician Assistant (PA) on a mission to connect with like-minded people to talk all things becoming a PA, navigating adulthood and finding joy in our every day. I'll talk you through some tips, tricks, success + regrets, practice clinical cases, and everything in between. You might have seen me on IG (@stethoscope.kat), and I'm so excited to have you here! Let's get started!

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