beano Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 As if there weren'ct enough already...but mine is going to be awesome. First day of class today, check it out now and in the future! http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 How will you find time to update it? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpawmedic PA-C Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 ^ that's my struggle! It's hard to find time or interest in keeping it updated when you should be studying...at least for me. Good luck though beano! Looks good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 My motivation is the fact that lots of other blogs kind of trail off after a while. Also, this blog is intended for my fellow students and family and friends to keep them updated with what Im doing. So I hope to find a few minutes here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I think your subtitle "pretty much somes it up" should be "pretty much sums it up" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 ^Fixed it, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 another update after first day of classes : Nutrition and Behavioral Medicine pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 PA school is NOT three years of med school condensed into 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I applaud your enthusiasm, but caution you to evaluate medical school curriculum (including syllabi and courseloads) before you spout off "I think I've heard that PA school is like 3 years of doctor school in 1 year". That just sounds ignorant. In case you're wondering: my heaviest semester in PA school was about 24 credits, if I recall. My first semester of medical school was 40. Sound less intense to you? We also have many more high-stakes exams ("shelf" exams) in med school and must pass 3 levels of board exams just to be initially licensed, then another set of specialty boards after residency. It's not the same. PA school is tough, I'll grant you. Now concentrate on the learning and go be the best PA you can be. (A caveat: blogs are public. Unless you have high-level privacy measures in place, anyone can find you. Mistakes that seem small and innocent never seem to die away in cyberspace. Fact-checking and edits are a good idea.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1020 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 We also have many more high-stakes exams ("shelf" exams) in med school and must pass 3 levels of board exams just to be initially licensed, then another set of specialty boards after residency. A really unique thing about my PA program is that we also take the med school shelf exams in order to pass our rotations. Pretty awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Didnt realize people would get so offended, I was just repeating what I have heard from others, which I clearly stated. Also I stated I have no idea what med school is like. but thanks for the criticism and thanks for checking out my blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Constructive criticism. Repeating what you have heard others say is a dangerous practice in medicine and in life: trust, but verify :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 another post. no reference to "dr school" this time :) http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I smiled at the "wicked tired" part...and it's only week 1 :) Keep up the optimism and positive attitude. You are right where you should be :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 things are really getting cranking (and a little cranky) here at pa school! http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 3 weeks in and our first final exam is done: Immunology! http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJlovesPA Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Keep up with the post. I am excited too as I will start late May. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 another quick post http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Post-Spring Break blog post http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Post-Spring Break blog post http://pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good luck with the blog! PA school is one of those experiences you'd like to share with others. I did a similar thing when I wrote a book (also on Kindle) about life in PA school and what followed. If you are interested: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1479372099/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 When I went to school, I wondered (1) could I cut it, (2) could I stay connected with my family 120 miles away, (3) what study techniques would work best for me, (4) would I have any free time, and (5) what would it be like starting school with a bunch of strangers. It worked out well for me and I tried to address these and other aspects of my experience in my book. How I ended up in school, what was it like, and what has it been like to be a PA for the past almost 7 years. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1479372099/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 semester 2 starts tomorrow morning! check out my quick summary of semester 1 pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 semester 2 starts tomorrow morning! check out my quick summary of semester 1 pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 semester 2 starts tomorrow morning! check out my quick summary of semester 1 pastudentblog.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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