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Make your GPA jump!

Feeling that midsemester slump?? I wanted to share some of my quick tips that I have, or have not, highlighted before to help you make your GPA jump! Three pass method - discuss in a prior post for when you are short on time! Writing on a whiteboard - handwriting can make material stick much

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ER rotation 🍋 Day in life as a PA student

#physicianassistant #pa #pastudent #medicine #studentlife #prepa I

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Stuff to do in PA part 5

I went up to Pittsburgh last month and my friend brought me to the coolest thrift stores! I recommend thrifting even if you aren’t looking to buy anything. It’s just fun to look around! Thrift store: Steal City Vintage Pittsburgh PA #localthrifts #thrifttrip #thrifting #pa #pennsylvania

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A person in blue scrubs and white sneakers stands in a medical setting next to a cart with various supplies, including bandages, alcohol wipes, and instruments, illustrating a healthcare environment.

A person in blue scrubs is seated in a medical setting, with a cart of supplies. Overlay text advises to ask for PA school letters of recommendation from PAs, MDs, Professors, or other healthcare professionals.

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How To: Letters of Recommendation For PA School

Many pre-PA students don't know where to start when it comes to the letters of recommendation. But I am here to tell you that it is simple! I advise pre-PA students to make sure they are asking for their letters of recommendation from a variety of people who have overseen them in different sett

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Stuff to do in PA pt 2🫶🩷

Amish Farm and House Price per Person💰: $22 Address📍: 2395 Covered Bridge Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602 #lemon8diarychallenge #hellolemon8 #travel #activities #pennsylvania #viral #newtolemon8 #DateIdeas #thingstodoinpennsylvania #summeraesthetic

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A vintage-toned image features a person smiling, with text asking "how much does PA school cost and how to pay for it." Money symbols with wings float around, setting the stage for a discussion on physician assistant program expenses.

This image displays detailed statistics on PA school tuition, stating an average of around $100,000. It breaks down costs for residents, non-residents, public, and private institutions, highlighting significant annual increases in tuition fees.

A person walks outdoors in a vintage-toned image, illustrating tuition differences: lower for public in-state and higher for private out-of-state. The prominent text "LOANS LOANS LOANS" emphasizes that student loans are the primary payment method.

How much does PA school cost?

If there is one thing that, grad school is not, it’s cheap! Depending on where you go to school, your tuition rates can vary widely, by tens of thousands of dollars! Price does not always correlate with the quality of your education, do research into your programs accreditation and and versus ou

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A person's legs with a smartwatch and a stuffed animal, featuring a small doctor figure and the text 'volunteer hours for PA school,' illustrating the article's topic.

A person in athletic wear squatting, with the text 'Volunteered to judge competitions 4-6 hours at a time,' depicting volunteer work at CrossFit events.

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How I got my volunteer hours for PA school!

In order to get into PA school, you need to get a minimum amount of patient care hours on top of volunteer hours! During my undergrad, I spent time volunteering at several different places in order to rack up my hours. All in all, I think I had a little over 100 hours which prove to be enough I was

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A light blue graphic lists essential PA school terms and definitions, including PA, CASPA, GRE, didactic, clinical, OSCE, POPE, and cohort. A small stack of colorful books is visible, with "lemon8 @bea_studies_pa" at the bottom.

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The ultimate PA school glossary

Hey Lemon8 friends, Going through years of pre-PA education followed by the PA school application cycle, followed now by over one year of PA school has provided me with a lot of knowledge in terms that I did not know of before hand! I compiled a few of my favorites as well, as must no terms

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Patient care hour opportunities for pre-PA

Hi Lemon8 friends, Today I wanted to talk about the options premed students have for obtaining patient care hours. There are many things to choose from, and the main thing here is to make sure that the schools you are applying to, except the certain type of hours that you were planning to rack u

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A tablet displaying medical notes on conditions like lupus and scleroderma, alongside a pink drink in a Starbucks cup, illustrating the question of study hours in PA school.

A hand holding a pink Starbucks drink, with a tablet showing notes in the background, highlighting the modules studied most: pulmonary, cardiology, and ortho/rheumatology.

A smiling person wearing glasses, with text indicating their background in nutrition and geriatric work, and the modules they studied the least: nutrition and geriatrics.

How many hours do I study per day in PA SCHOOL?!

Studying in PA SCHOOL changes every single day! Some days we have nine hours of classes and my brain can only handle a 30 minute review in the evening. Others I am slammed and I need to spend any free time I have looking over my notes! On average, I would say I tend to spend two hours each da

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COLOR PALETTES - by class 🤍🩵

Happy Spring semester! Quick post today! As you are setting up your new notes take the time to color code! I like to break up my classes by color scheme to keep them separate & easily recognize content! I’ve attached all hex codes for my GoodNotes & notability users! Happy note

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Week in my life 🩺 PA Student edition

Hello everyone! PA student here. Thought it’d be fun to show a week in my life during my gyn onc rotation (lasts 1 MO each) #physicianassistant #pastudent #healthcare #dayinmylife #paschool #premed #prepa #gradschool #gradschoolife #asianamericancreator

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A title slide for a 'STUDY SCHEDULE FOR BUSY GIRLLIES' featuring a June calendar, set against a coffee shop background with brick walls and coffee-themed decor.

A detailed 'EARLY BIRDS' 3-hour study schedule with 40-minute focus blocks for three subjects, breaks, catch-up, and wrap-up, set in a coffee shop.

A detailed 'NIGHT OWLS' 3-hour study schedule with 40-minute focus blocks for three subjects, breaks, catch-up, and wrap-up, set in a coffee shop.

Busy girl study schedule ✨

If you’re anything like me, you are constantly running out of tight schedule! It can be hard to prioritize your tasks and stay organized with strict time limits when you feel so overwhelmed. Allow me to take the plan and stress away with these two alternatives to schedules broken into 40 minute

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4th semester of PA school preview 🩺

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I started this account during my second semester of school and it is hard to believe that I am already on my fourth! This is my last semester of didactic classes, and there is a lot to look forward to! As a reminder, this is specific for m

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Why I recommend a gap year before becoming a PA 🩺👩🏽‍⚕️

I'm in physician assistant (PA) school right now, but before starting, I took a couple of gap years—and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I made! Here’s why: ✅ Boosted My Application – I gained enough patient care hours to make my app stand out! I think it is so important to make s

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Want to Shadow a PA? Here’s EXACTLY How to Do It ⬇️

Shadowing a PA is one of the BEST ways to learn about the profession before applying to PA school! I wish I had shadowed more tbh! PLUS it gives you a leg up when applying to PA school. But how do you actually get a shadowing opportunity? Here’s a little guide of how to get in touch and make the mo

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Cheap Destinations in the US: Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania is steeped in American history, with iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and diverse neighborhoods. Add these to your trip itinerary! 1. Independence Hall : Step into history at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

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How to have a Healthy Relationship In PA School

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Central PA Travel Recommendations

Looking for something to do this summer and happen to be in central PA? Check out these few places that I have been to and love! 🌞 Happy travels!! ✈️✈️ #explorenewplaces #pennsylvania #visitpa #places to go over the summer #embracevulnerability #unfiltered #travelwithme2024 #travelr

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CMA 🤝 interesting healthcare jobs

so much respect for MAs and medical staff 🫶🏽 learned so much about so much and having these kind of experiences will make me a more knowledgeable and skilled provider #medicalassistant #medicalcareer #RatingJobs #lemon8challenge #letschat

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A spotlight for osmosis!! 🩵

Hey, all my premed, PA, PT, nursing, DO, and any other medical professional out there! I wanted to highlight today my absolute all-time favorite medical study resource: osmosis! This website/app has it all. Videos, notes, images, infographics, quizzes, and anything else you could possibly ne

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Padiddle Coffee

Another weekend another coffee shop! On the hunt for the best coffee shop in Pittsburgh. 2845 Main St. Beallsville, PA 15313 #coffee #coffeeshop #pittsburghcoffeeshop #pittsburghcoffeeshops #coffeeaesthetic #coffeetime☕ #coffeelover #icedcoffee #icedcoffeelover #p

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Sporting goods store in West Hamburg #pensilvania

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Finals week in PA school

Happy finals!! As I type this I have just wrapped up my last exam and am ready for some much needed REST & RELAXATION! I wanted to highlight my own finals experience and share what this week looks like for 3rd semester PA students! Wishing you all well on your exams & reminding you

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non-negotiable skincare item: beauty of joseon glow deep serum

this is one of the serums that actually made me notice a difference in how my skin looks. it’s super lightweight but over time it helps even out my skin tone and gives that natural glow. i use this after toner and before moisturizer, and i focus it on areas where i have dark spots or uneven skin

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Pa itilize vaseline

#haitianblack🇭🇹 #haitian #haitien #haitiancuisine #haitianculture

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How do PA exams differ from DO?

Hey, Lemon8 students! The program that I am in overlaps with our school’s DO program - meaning that we take about 40% of our classes with the first and second year Doctor of osteopathic medicine students. While we overlap in nearly every way, I wanted to highlight the differences in our writt

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STUDY WITH ME ☕️

Happy spring semester! As we get back into the groove, I wanted to share some of my 2024 study tips! I have completely revamped, not only my study tools, but my study supplies, office, space, study, snacks, backpack, and organization! New year, new academic weapon! This semester, I am fo

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If you’re from PA you know someone who says this…

If you’re from PA you know someone who says this…

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Derm 101! ✌🏼

For all of my derm nerds out there, I am happy to report that I am personally having a great experience with my dermatology module in PA school! I did not know what to expect going into this portion of my education, however, I was pleasantly surprised with the material being taught, and the meth

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Things to do in POCONOS, PA!

If you’re looking for a great travel destination where for couples or family and want great views and photo ops in 2025 you need to check out the Poconos in Pennsylvania! Bushkill Falls was amazing! You can see up to 8 waterfalls while hiking along the wooden pathways and trails! Not to mention

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