Canadian PA
Canadian PA
Podcast Description
For anyone interested in the Physician Assistant (PA) profession in Canada. Especially if you are preparing to apply to PA school, a current PA student or those working alongside PAs and wanting to understand the role better.
Featuring practicing PAs and current PA students, we talk about what the job actually looks like, how people get into the profession, and the realities of training and working as a PA in Canada.
Whether you're exploring the path, supporting someone on it, or already part of it, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what being a PA really means.
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Content Themes
The show explores various aspects of being a Physician Assistant, including application strategies, career transitions, and the realities of PA training. Episodes feature topics like navigating rejections, building healthcare experience, and effective admissions strategies with examples such as a former registered massage therapist's journey to PA school and tips for journaling to enhance application quality.
For anyone interested in the Physician Assistant (PA) profession in Canada. Especially if you are preparing to apply to PA school, a current PA student or those working alongside PAs and wanting to understand the role better.
Featuring practicing PAs and current PA students, we talk about what the job actually looks like, how people get into the profession, and the realities of training and working as a PA in Canada.
Whether you’re exploring the path, supporting someone on it, or already part of it, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what being a PA really means.
RMT to PA: Switching Careers & Turning ‘No’ into PA Acceptance | Sarah, McMaster PA-S2
What happens when your first PA school application ends in heartbreak, but you still know you’re meant for this path?
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Floyd, a second-year PA student at McMaster University and former registered massage therapist, who opens up about her powerful journey from rejection to acceptance. Sarah shares how she navigated a “no” the first time she applied, the personal loss that shaped her mindset, and what she did differently the second time around to walk into her interviews fully prepared and walk out with an offer.
We dive into how she transitioned careers, what it’s really like being an older student in PA school, and how she’s managing to plan a wedding while completing clinicals. Her story is honest, motivating, and packed with wisdom for anyone wondering if it’s too late to start over.
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, uncertain, or stuck—this episode is your reminder to keep going.
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