Is it okay to get B's in PA School?

[KDB727]

I know this probably sounds like a silly question but it's something I've been thinking about a lot going through school as the stereotypical "type A" person that a lot of us PA students are. 

I'm finishing up my 2nd quarter of didactic year and obviously the content is getting a lot more difficult than in my first 6 months of classes. I got straight A's in my first quarter but now I'm in my finals week for 2nd quarter and I'm on the hook to get 4 A's and 2 B's (in clinical medicine and physical assessment). I know you can't always expect yourself to be perfect in everything but I can't help but think about how everyone says that people will want the practitioner with all A's and not the one who had a B's or C's. Should I be concerned about how I'm performing right now as I move forward? I've been working my absolute hardest every day and trying to alter my study habits to keep up with the increasing workload but I feel like I keep falling short of how I want to do. Can anyone else who's struggled with this give some advice on how to handle it? 

Thank you so much in advance, you guys are great <3 

Brooke 

 

 

[Flyhi1213]

Yes, it is ok to get B's. No one will care about your GPA unless you are applying to a residency or fellowship and even then, B's are acceptable. 

[MT2PA]

Pro-tip - no one will ever know your grades.  They won't know your GPA.  They won't know your PANCE score.  Patients want competent and kind providers.  Do that.  Be that.

Welcome to a healthy dose of reality.  I panicked the first time I didn't get an A and guess what?  Life went on and I'm not any worse off for it.  In fact, I'm probably better because I learned how to accept not being perfect.

[UGoLong]

4 hours ago, BDevA said:

I know this probably sounds like a silly question but it's something I've been thinking about a lot going through school as the stereotypical "type A" person that a lot of us PA students are. 

I'm finishing up my 2nd quarter of didactic year and obviously the content is getting a lot more difficult than in my first 6 months of classes. I got straight A's in my first quarter but now I'm in my finals week for 2nd quarter and I'm on the hook to get 4 A's and 2 B's (in clinical medicine and physical assessment). I know you can't always expect yourself to be perfect in everything but I can't help but think about how everyone says that people will want the practitioner with all A's and not the one who had a B's or C's. Should I be concerned about how I'm performing right now as I move forward? I've been working my absolute hardest every day and trying to alter my study habits to keep up with the increasing workload but I feel like I keep falling short of how I want to do. Can anyone else who's struggled with this give some advice on how to handle it? 

Thank you so much in advance, you guys are great

Brooke 

 

 

Important life lessons: you are not a machine and the day is only 24 hours long.

A fanatical need to be perfect will not serve you well. Do the best you can and make sure to take some time to take care of you.

[Guest wildalaska]

I've never gone to a healthcare appointment and wondered what grades my provider received during school... I never asked for their transcripts or exam grades. The only thing I cared about were that my concerns were heard and addressed in a compassionate and competent manner. If you're on your way to be that kind of provider, that's all that truly matters!