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PA Student Clinical Rotation Tips
My name is Lexie and I recently graduated from PA school. Going into clinical year was scary yet exciting. Here are some of my top tips for clinic year: 1. Arrive early. Aim for 30-40 mins early on your first day, especially if you’re going to a hospital you’ve never been before. You never know
Lexie

Lexie

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How to smell like a snack all day 🌸🍋
I just got these products in the mail the other day and love them! Here’s how to smell good all day using these or any other fragrance of your choice 💗 #smellinggood #smell good products #smellssogood #howtosmellgood #smellgood #perfume #perfumes #bestperfumes
Brianna Adams

Brianna Adams

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A woman performs belted sumo squats on a gym machine, wearing a weight belt, white crop top, and blue shorts. Text describes the exercise as "BELTED SUMO SQUAT 4 x 8-12".
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QUICK & EFFICIENT GLUTE DAY FOR GROWTH
If you’re short on time but want to fire up them glutes 🔥 This one’s for you! Belted Sumo Squats • 4x 8-12 • alternative variation : dumbbell sumo squats Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squats • 2 x 8 top weight • 2 x 12-15 lighter weight • alternative variation : DB split squats
Jules

Jules

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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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annie🎀⭐️👼🏼

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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.
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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
bea_studies_PA

bea_studies_PA

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A flat lay of physician assistant essentials including gray scrubs, a stethoscope, white Hoka shoes, glasses, a penlight, and a Maxwell Quick Medical Reference guide.
An EKO Core 500 stethoscope, black with gold accents, resting inside its protective black carrying case, ready for use.
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PA School Essentials you’ll LOVE 🩺📚
There aren't many things that can make being a PA any easier but these are some things that help me! 🤍 The EKO Core 500 stethoscope has been SO helpful for me while learning heart and lung sounds! They sound so clear and easy to interpret. 🩺 A pair of comfy shoes are a MUST, especially fo
Meghan | PA-S 🩺🩵🦓

Meghan | PA-S 🩺🩵🦓

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Is PA school for you?
When I was considering the PA profession, there was so much to think about. Here are a few of the things that drew me to the profession, and some things that I had to consider before diving in: Things I love: 💗 PA school is only 2-3 years of schooling, which is significantly shorter than other
Sydney Claire

Sydney Claire

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All-day flexibility
has never looked so good. #dickiesuniforms #dickiesscrubs #rivetingcollection #riveting #newcollection #pa #physicianassistant #healthcare #healthcareprofessionals #lemon8diarychallenge
Loren Coontz

Loren Coontz

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5 things I wish they told me before PA school
There is a lot of things and information that people tell you about PA school and a lot of it you cant understand until you are in it. For example, everyone says it is hard and one of the hardest things they have done but I never really believed them always thought that it wouldnt be that hard for
Savy

Savy

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6 tips for getting into your dream PA school 🌸🩺
🌸 You can find the specific prerequisites that your future programs require on their websites, but in general, prerequisites usually include your basic sciences, humanities, and some upper level course work 🩺 Spending 1 day with a few different providers in different specialties not only looks g
Sydney Claire

Sydney Claire

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Galentine’s Day at Amada
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your squad, you have to check out Amada. For $50 per person, you get a four course shared plate experience that is basically the best girl dinner you’re ever going to have. The menu is: First Course: Soria - Gently Seasone
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Philly Food And Barrs

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Jim Thorpe, PA: NYC’s Cutest Escape 🚂
I spent the day exploring Jim Thorpe, PA — and it completely blew me away. From charming streets and scenic train rides to outdoor adventures and cozy cafés, this little town feels like a movie set. Just 2 hours from NYC, it’s the perfect day trip or weekend escape. Definitely adding this to my lis
Savannah Vinson

Savannah Vinson

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tabs I have open as a PA to keep me sharp
**Tabs I always have open as a PA (because balance is everything):** **DynaMed & UpToDate** – My go-to clinical resources. Whether I’m double-checking treatment guidelines or brushing up on rare conditions, these keep me sharp and confident in patient care. There’s no room for guesswork when
amina

amina

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Duchess Cookies - Easton, PA
Duchess Cookies has the best cookies in Easton, PA! There are a ton of different flavors to pick from, and the cookie shop is always decorated so cute! This time I tried the Dubai chocolate parfait dessert cup and the Dubai chocolate cookie as well, and both were fantastic 🍫 💚 You can also grab a
Kendal: Singer, Foodie, Travel

Kendal: Singer, Foodie, Travel

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Good Day PA! interview - Unlike Before 💜
In May of last year, a few weeks after Unlike Before released, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Good Day PA! in Harrisburg for their Author Spotlight segment. Enjoyed every minute of it. #authorlife #booktalk #indieauthors #indiebooks #blackromancebooks
J.B. Vample

J.B. Vample

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PART 2: I made over $2,000 in ONE day 💰
I can’t believe I really made over $2,000 in FOUR hours 🙈 Here’s a few tips that helped me during my Garage Sale! 🔥 Tell Friends and Family: Thanks to my community that showed out for me I was able to make this much! I lost count of how many friends and family members showed up 🫶🏼 I posted on So
Vane 🎀

Vane 🎀

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A smiling PA student points to a stack of colorful books with the overlay text "The ultimate PA school glossary." The image features a tiled background and colorful decorative lines, introducing the topic of PA school terms.
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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
bea_studies_PA

bea_studies_PA

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The ONLY book you need for PA school
For all of my pre-PA students out there, I want to share the most useful book I found during my application process in 2022! I bought this interview guide through Amazon and I definitely have gotten my moneys worth out of it. Not only does it half interview tips, tricks, and practice questions,
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bea_studies_PA

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Outfit inspo for Valentine’s Day!! ♥️
I just love lovey dovey month it’s so cute 🥹🫶🏼🥹💕✨ #Lemon8Diary #lemon8diarychallenge #ootd #valentinesday #valentines #valentinesoutfitideas #ootdinspo #red #pink
itskristenlyn

itskristenlyn

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PA School Interview Tips
PA school interviews can be very daunting!!! Admissions has already read through your application and like what they see on paper, now they just need to see your personality and how you respond on the spot! This is a personal preference but I honestly don’t think you need to spend hundreds on in
Jessi Cuthbert

Jessi Cuthbert

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A young woman, a PA student, in grey scrubs stands in a park with a city skyline in the background, introducing her week in pictures.
A PA student in blue scrubs, a face mask, and a face shield takes a mirror selfie in a locker room, indicating it's Monday surgery day.
A close-up of a plastic container filled with various sushi rolls, accompanied by a drink, representing a hospital sushi lunch.
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
Angie 🪩🍒

Angie 🪩🍒

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A desk setup with a monitor displaying book-related content, a plant, and a drink. Text overlays describe working in the dark, a playlist, and being an author PA, with notes about being obsessed with a book series.
A computer screen shows a color-coded Airtable task management system. Text explains how the system helps organize daily tasks, client assignments, and track task statuses for an author PA.
A desk with a monitor displaying Photoshop editing of a book cover and a stack of books. Text outlines a to-do list for creating graphics, managing releases, and scheduling content as an author PA.
Romance Author PA ✨
Hang out with an author pa handling the day to day so they can write their next bestselling HEA 🎧💌✨ Ive had fun making these kinds of posts so I’m thinking about making this a series?? Is there anything you want to know more about or tips on? 👀 #wfh #spendthemorningwithme #romanceboo
Rae 💌🫧🌷📖

Rae 💌🫧🌷📖

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Day in the life as a PA student
Spend the day with me as a PA Student. #pastudentlife #pastudent #physicianassociatestudent #physicianassistantstudent #physicianassistantlife
Theprettypa

Theprettypa

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Come to work with me: Cosmetic Dermatology PA ✨💉
A realistic day as a cosmetic dermatology PA-C — charting, consultations, treatment planning, and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into patient care. Not every day is glamorous procedures, but this is the real side of working in medical aesthetics. Balancing my 9-5 clinical work with build
Dr. India Ashé

Dr. India Ashé

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A flat lay shows Trader Joe's Cacay Oil Body Butter, BSB Brown Sugar Babe Nourishing Body Oil, and Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume, labeled 'Scent OF THE DAY' for fragrance layering.
A hand holds Trader Joe's Cacay Oil Body Butter, labeled 'Step 1: Lotion or Body Butter,' with a note about applying sparingly for fragrance layering.
A hand holds BSB Brown Sugar Babe Nourishing Body Oil, labeled 'Step 2: Scented Body Oil,' with a note calling it the best BKR 540 dupe.
How I Layer My Scent of the Day
I like to layer body lotion/body butter, scented body oil , then perfume . This is from lightest projection to heaviest projection. I literally build the fragrance ! You always want to choose your lotions, butters , and oils to accompany your fragrances based on their notes. They should abso
Big Skell

Big Skell

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ER rotation 🍋 Day in life as a PA student
#physicianassistant #pa #pastudent #medicine #studentlife #prepa I
Kelsi_PAS

Kelsi_PAS

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Another Day another find 🙌🏼😅 I’M BACK !!!!
Had to take a little break but I’m back with lots of finds ! ☺️🙌🏼 #shoppingfinds2024 #burlingtonfinds #rossfinds #juicycouturefinds #playboyfinds #followmeformorefinds #girlyfinds #slippers #coachella
Aaliyah forever

Aaliyah forever

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Snow Day
Petunia is feeling extra cool in PA’s winter weather! ❄️ #broncogirl #fordbronco #broncosport #pinkcar #broncosoflemon8
Jenna Martorana

Jenna Martorana

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Last first day of classes!
I recently had my last first day of classes ever! It is crazy to think that after all these years, I’m in my final semester of classes as a student. I still have 11 months of rotations, and plenty of exams to sit for, however, this will be my last few months as a full-time didactic student.
bea_studies_PA

bea_studies_PA

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An outdoor shot of a grand university building with trees, featuring the text "college MORNING as a Pre-PA student."
A neatly made bed with a white duvet, green pillow, and a unicorn plushie, under a large arched window, with the text "MADE MY BED."
A laptop displaying a Google Docs essay titled "Skin Cancer Historical Perspective," with the text "WORKED ON AN ESSAY BEFORE CLASS."
College Morning As a Pre-PA Student
This Tuesday morning was very normal! I got up around 8:30, made my bed and worked on some homework before getting ready for my day. I ran to PJ’s to get coffee and headed to my first class, Public Health! Then, I got ready for the gym and headed there. Finally, I headed to the commons for lunch
Ella Spann

Ella Spann

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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
Sydney Claire

Sydney Claire

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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
bea_studies_PA

bea_studies_PA

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