Adnan A's video: Physician Assistant Interview PA vs NP vs Nurse How to get into PA school specialty residency

TIMESTAMPS 00:25 What is a physician assistant + the history of physician assisting? 01:54 What is a PA’s scope of practice vs a doctor, nurse, medical assistant, np, etc? 03:08 PA school training setup, length vs medical school length 03:37 How is a PA different from a doctor, nurse, medical assistant, np (nurse practitioner), etc cont? 05:20 How easy is it to change PA specialties and how do you do it? Also, specialty options 06:29 What specialties are available to PA’s? 06:56 What was your career path? Why did you become a PA? 08:16 What is a day in the life of a PA in family med, surgery, and the military (vs civilian side)? 11:37 How is the PA lifestyle different from that of doctors or nurses? 12:47 What is the most challenging aspect of being a PA? 13:22 What is the most rewarding aspect of being a PA? 14:27 What are misconceptions about PA’s? 15:29 How well are physician assistants compensated + does it vary based on specialty? 16:57 What employment types + practice settings are there for PA’s? 18:13 How can you maximize or increase your income as a physician assistant? 20:00 Are NP’s and PA’s gaining autonomy, and will they have their own clinics in the future? 24:01 How easy is it for PA’s to do nonclinical healthcare work, and how can one do so? 24:50 How long is PA school & what’s the curriculum like? 25:30 How much does PA school cost? 25:57 How to get into PA school + tips to become a physician assistant + pre-PA requirements 27:17 How many clinical hours do you need for PA school (to apply)? 27:38 How do you get pre-pa clinical hours? What is classified as clinical experience? 28:16 What extracurricular activities do you need to get into PA school? 29:05 How do you establish a work life balance and prevent burnout? 29:58 How do you stay on top of medical advances and recommend doing so? 31:50 How has medicine changed since you started and what future changes do you see? 33:15 Is there anything you’d change about your career path? Any regrets? 34:05 How do we become good healthcare professionals? MEDICAL SCHOOL RESOURCES I RECOMMEND First Aid: https://amzn.to/2QTNEvQ Boards and Beyond: https://www.boardsbeyond.com/ Pathoma: https://www.pathoma.com/ Sketchy Medical: https://www.sketchymedical.com/ Anki: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ + https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalschoolanki/ Kaplan: https://ww1.kaptest.com/usmle/practice/step-1-qbank First Aid Cases: https://amzn.to/2KGSgTM UWORLD: https://www.uworld.com/step1/step1_qbank.aspx Complete List: https://youtu.be/dxu9gUTeDJQ MED STUDENT GIFT IDEAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUqN9gqZzaM WORKOUT EQUIPMENT I RECOMMEND: Dumbbells: https://amzn.to/2Ig0fGF Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/2X7KWTP Glute/squat band: https://amzn.to/2Ih3oGk Hip Thrust pad: https://amzn.to/2EeFWW8 Wrist Wraps: https://amzn.to/2X9IPyH Wrist Straps: https://amzn.to/2GOaaky Roller: https://amzn.to/2STdLUS Lifting Belt: https://amzn.to/2EgA2DX Bench: https://amzn.to/2NcmbRE Chalk: https://amzn.to/2Gvz6O2 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/2SScVaT Lifting Shoes: https://amzn.to/2Ih4wd2 USEFUL MED SCHOOL GEAR, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, OR GIFTS: Littmann Cl3 stethoscope: https://amzn.to/2LDq70k Littmann Master Cardio: https://amzn.to/2v2mw1v Littmann Cardio iv: https://amzn.to/2AlseAU First is good, last two are more than necessary but extra sensitive DEVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MED SCHOOL: Wacom Intuos Small: https://amzn.to/2mSRBQI Wacom Intuos Small w/ wireless adaptor: https://amzn.to/2mRkZqu Intuos Medium wireless: https://amzn.to/2LBxm95 ^^larger size not necessary Surface Pro: https://amzn.to/2v0W7kT Surface Pen: https://amzn.to/2OoC9bP iPad Pro 10.7" : https://amzn.to/2v0ZKHk ^^a little easier to carry in your whitecoat vs 12.9" iPad 2018 to save money: https://amzn.to/2mUXrkS Apple Pencil: https://amzn.to/2KqYFgT iPad Case: https://amzn.to/2My8HCM Laptop: Pretty much any PC nowadays works, Apple, Microsoft, etc doesn't matter. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS Books Checklist Manifesto: https://amzn.to/2NSysdc When Breath Becomes Air: https://amzn.to/2Aoo5fs Being Mortal: https://amzn.to/2K8XVwK The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: https://amzn.to/2LB86zF Better: https://amzn.to/2LMDD16 Filming Equipment DSLR: https://amzn.to/2CFeDVr Blurry Background Lens: https://amzn.to/2CGjqpn Portable Cam: https://amzn.to/2RKWZUl Drone: https://amzn.to/2CJuGBz Cheap Tripod: https://amzn.to/2ITega1 Better tripod: https://amzn.to/2CJ4p6o For smooth shots: https://amzn.to/2pQ2t3h CHECK OUT MY SOCIAL MEDIA (all the cool kids do it) Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/AdnansLife/ Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ArtByAdnan/ Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadnana/ https://www.ArtByAdnan.com Comment down below something good you've watched or read recently, or something you'd like me to draw :)