No Blueprint, No Problem: A 1st-Gen PA Applicant's Journey

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Canadian PA

6 episodes

3 days ago

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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No Blueprint, No Problem: A 1st-Gen PA Applicant's Journey | Nawal, Calgary PA-S1

Canadian PA

1 hour 11 minutes 45 seconds

3 months ago

No Blueprint, No Problem: A 1st-Gen PA Applicant's Journey | Nawal, Calgary PA-S1

No Blueprint, No Problem: A First-Gen PA Applicant's Journey

Nawal Arshi didn’t plan to become a PA. But when she learned about the profession late in her undergrad, it clicked. Today, she’s part of the first ever MPAS class at the University of Calgary, helping pave the path for PAs in Alberta.

From building patient care experience without traditional connections to preparing for Casper and the MMI with reflection-heavy strategies, Nawal’s story is a great guide for first-generation, first-time applicants navigating a competitive process without a blueprint.

Learn how she made her application stand out, what life is like inside Canada’s newest PA program, and what advice she has for future applicants.

What You’ll Learn:

How Nawal built her health care experience without connections
Smart prep tips for Casper and MMI interviews
Her process for staying grounded during PA school
What life is really like as part of Calgary’s first PA cohort
Advice for first-time and first-gen PA applicants