The Nontraditional Physician Assistant (PA) Podcast

By Kirsten Kamaha

What's The Nontraditional Physician Assistant (PA) Podcast about?

This podcast details my rather unconventional path to becoming a physician assistant/physician associate (PA). I hope it can be a resource for others as well as an opportunity for me to chronicle my journey from pre-PA to PA student to practicing PA! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-kamaha/support

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The Nontraditional Physician Assistant (PA) Podcast episodes:

01.08.2024
Episode 13: 2nd Semester Recap + Are You Ready for PA School?
We're back with a new episode covering my 2nd semester of PA school and giving you some points to reflect on and consider whether you are truly ready for PA school! I encourage you to really take some time to...
08.21.2023
Episode 12: My First Semester of PA School
It's been a while but if you've been curious about how my first semester of PA school went, here is a little recap for you all! As usual, I have included some tips based on my own experience for how...
04.15.2023
Episode 11: My PA Program Orientation and Onboarding Process
If you are applying this cycle and are curious what happens after you are accepted, or if you are in the fortunate position of having been accepted to a PA program and are wondering what's to come, in this episode...
03.10.2023
Episode 10: How to Write Your Best Personal Statement
This episode is all about the oh so pivotal, yet oh so daunting personal statement that is required as part of your PA school application on CASPA. A poor personal statement can definitely lower your chances of getting invited for...
02.11.2023
Episode 9: Interview With Traditional-Turned-Nontraditional Recent PA School Grad Ariel
If you've been listening to the podcast recently, you probably know that I've been hinting about having a guest on the podcast. If you were excited about that, then this episode will definitely make your day! Ariel Campa, recent PA...
01.30.2023
Episode 8: What to Work On Now If You're Applying This Cycle + How to Write CASPA Experience Descriptions
If you're gearing up to apply to PA schools this cycle, this episode covers a lot of useful information! In this episode of the Nontraditional PA Podcast, I go over what you can be working on now to ensure early...
01.19.2023
Episode 7: Quitting Your PCE Job Early On--Is It a Red Flag?
If you have worked a difficult PCE job or in a toxic healthcare environment, you may be asking yourself how much longer you can hold out and if it will "look bad" to PA schools if you leave the job...
01.06.2023
Episode 6: The Cost of Applying to PA School
Maybe you've decided that physician assistant/associate (PA) is the career for you, and you've already begun planning out your steps to making that dream a reality. Maybe you're still considering whether this career is a good match for your lifestyle...
12.16.2022
Episode 5: My Experience Reapplying to (and Getting Into) My Top Program + My Tips for Reapplicants
If you're bummed out that you didn't get into a PA program this last cycle or were *SO CLOSE* but didn't quite get a spot at your top program, this episode is for you. In it, I detail my reapplication...
12.01.2022
Episode 4: How to Prepare for Interviews and What to Expect at a Traditional Interview
In this episode, I cover some important things to know about PA program interviews, based on my own experiences with traditional interview formats. I include some tips for how to prepare as well as what you should expect on interview...
11.10.2022
Episode 3: PA School Admissions Focus: Standardized Testing
In this episode I cover another requirement for PA school admissions, standardized testing. Whether you are a strong standardized test taker or you refuse to even say the words "standardized test," in order to get into PA school you will...
08.12.2022
Episode 2: Intro to the PA Profession and Tips for Getting Started On Your Pre-PA Journey
In episode 2 of the Nontraditional Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA) Podcast, I dive more into what a PA is and the history of the profession. Decided that you are interested in becoming a PA? I lay out some crucial first...
08.08.2022
The Nontraditional Physician Assistant Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Nontraditional Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA) Podcast. Feel free to follow along on my unconventional journey from pre-PA to PA student to practicing PA! I hope to provide some useful insight and information for others looking into the...
07.30.2022
Episode 1: Welcome/Introducing My Nontraditional Pre-PA Journey
Welcome to the Nontraditional Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA) Podcast! Listen in to hear all about why I decided to start this podcast, my goals for this podcast, and for the details of my rather unconventional journey leading me to this...

What's The Nontraditional Physician Assistant (PA) Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Nontraditional Physician Assistant (PA) Podcast episodes:

Episode 13: 2nd Semester Recap + Are You Ready for PA School?

Episode 12: My First Semester of PA School

Episode 11: My PA Program Orientation and Onboarding Process

Episode 10: How to Write Your Best Personal Statement

Episode 9: Interview With Traditional-Turned-Nontraditional Recent PA School Grad Ariel

Episode 8: What to Work On Now If You're Applying This Cycle + How to Write CASPA Experience Descriptions

Episode 7: Quitting Your PCE Job Early On--Is It a Red Flag?

Episode 6: The Cost of Applying to PA School

Episode 5: My Experience Reapplying to (and Getting Into) My Top Program + My Tips for Reapplicants

Episode 4: How to Prepare for Interviews and What to Expect at a Traditional Interview

Episode 3: PA School Admissions Focus: Standardized Testing

Episode 2: Intro to the PA Profession and Tips for Getting Started On Your Pre-PA Journey

The Nontraditional Physician Assistant Podcast Trailer

Episode 1: Welcome/Introducing My Nontraditional Pre-PA Journey