You're right on point! I remember when I first made $100,000/ year. I thought that was SO much money! NOW, it's like, I could BARELY support my family on that. The houses in my neighborhood are going for more than $1 million. It's jacked my property taxes up. AND, my kids' college tuitions have skyrocketed. I don't see how folks are surviving on less than that. The demands are greater for us too (CDS, DEA, own malpractice, CMEs, etc.).

What a kind comment! I thank you for that! Be well and, stay safe!😊😷❤🙌🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

Renee Lvs Thanks Renee! 😀😊

So true!!!

Some are but in general no

Phia Mac What a BEAUTIFUL message! Thank you SO much for that positive energy!🤓

Raquel G. I'm glad to be of service!🤓

So what did you decide? Just curious

AsSalama'laikum dear sister! Ramadan Mubarak to YOU as well!😃THREE CYCLES!?😰 It's just mind-boggling to me at how TOUGH PA school admissions has become!😩 I have communicated with pre-PA students who have close to PERFECT GPAs and THOUSANDS of hours of direct-patient-contact-hours! And, they STILL didn't get into PA school on the first try!😣 Other students got rejected from PA school but, got ACCEPTED to medical school!!😅 I'm SO HAPPY for you! I hope you do VERY well, insha'Allah! May AllahSubanahwa'ta'Allah forgive us for our sins, accept our siam and, answer our duas during this blessed month! Take care!🤓👋🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

Matthew Norrod Yeah, the inner-peace I feel confirms that!😊☝🏾️

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped you!🙂👋🏽👨🏾‍⚕️

I'm just trying to be the BEST version of myself that I can be!😊

eliqrrt Thank YOU for watching and commenting!

Thank YOU!😊I'm glad my videos are helping people!👋🏾👨🏽‍⚕️

Kimberly Payne-Brown GOOD GRIEF! I thought I had responded to you! I apologize!😰 Please contact me on Instagram and I'll send you my email and number. We can talk! 😊

You’re never too old!

Not too old. PA is good field right now. Job rate is 30% and a residency for a year will look good.

Hi Kimberly, I hope you already started your career path! I started to study my second career after 21 years at age 41. Now I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and I am considering going to PA school in one year or so... at age 48 or so... if I can do it for you too! :D it is never late to follow your heart and goals :D

@@artedeverasstudio7739 Wow! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I have just started studying for my GRE. Without going into too much detail, its been a working process. LOL :)

oldtimedrumcorps Thanks! I hope it helped.

Thank YOU, for watching and, for your kind comments!😊👋🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

C. Huseyin ABSOLUTELY!😁

anaranjado12 LOL-🤣 Sorry about that it gets me too! Especially, when I am deeply focusing on something! My heart JUMPS! AAAH!😨😰😱 There's this one guy with a voice that sounds like Darth Vader (James Earl Jones)! When HE makes over-head announcements, MAAAAN! YAEEEI!!😨

Happened to me too!! 😱had me scared for a sec.

Me too hahaha

Emersyn Io Hi there! I wish you the VERY best of succes in your endeavors! You're gonna be an AWESOME Physician Assistant, Lord willing!

thank you very much!!

Chan Nghiem Thanks!🤓

Aminah A Alhamdu'liLah!😊

Mashallah.

Thanks for watching and, for your comments . I hope you get into PA school!😃You can do it!👋🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

Walaikumas'Salam! I'm glad it helped you!😊❤☝🏾️

Thank YOU, for watching and, for you comment!😊

toddrocks You can do it! You're going to be an AWESOME Physician Assistant! BTW, you may be able to get the Army to pay for your education.

CheapSushi Thanks for watching and for your comments. What do you THINK you want to do at this time in your life? You seem to have a keen interest in music. Is that correct? There's a health field called "Music Therapy". You may want to look into that.

Thank YOU, for watching!

AngelaKnari Awww shucks!!! Thanks! I'm actually blushing! It's one the MANY gifts the good Lord gave me! I used to have ALOT of skin issues (zits, pimples, very dry or at times, too oily) as a teen! But I tried to cut out ALOT of sugary stuff from my diet. And replaced gallons of soda with H2O. It seemed to help. Do you think you would like to go into Dermatology? It a greatly needed specialty where you can REALLY help people. AND, it's VERY lucrative for both PAs and MDs.

IPHLO,LLC w/Dr.O the PA Pro Yes. My dream is to be a dermatologist.

@@AngelaKnari Be wary though. Derm is one, if not, the most competitive specialty. You'll often find that Derm residents have extremely high step scores ( 90th+ % from what I hear) and a lot of pubs with other EC. If you are set on derm, the PA route may be the best way to approach this specialty!

It's the Nur, Mashallah!!

@@mohamedosman2613 Insha'Allah!😊❤☝🏽️

Thanks!😀👍🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

OGspitta May it come true, insha'Allah!😁

Patrong Peou Thanks! I like YOUR channel, BTW; just subscribed! I'm trying cut my own sugar addiction!🤣

Awesome, thanks so much for the support. Always great to help promote our field :)

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Also added your channel to my featured channel list! :)

Hoda M It's a GREAT career! Alhamdu'liLah!😊

Matt Ball Thank YOU, for watching!😊

Anime why wonder. You can do it. PA school is the way to go, especially if you love the flexibility of spending time with your family & friends. Less time in school. At least if you choose to become a PA it will give you the opportunity to see if you want to move on to a specialty. Go for it. Why not?

I am in the same position as you I don't know if I am ready for the intensity of it

Susan Cooper Thanks Susan! 😄Do you mind telling me, do you have an interest in medicine or a career in the healthcare field?🤔

Peace be to you! Thanks for noticing! I feel the Lord has given me so MUCH that, I really don't feel I have ANY "downsides" to the life I have now.

Biochemp33 AsSalama'laikum dear brother! Alhamdu'liLah you took your shadhadah !😊☝🏾️🕋 May AllahSubanawata'Allah grant you success in your positive endeavors and give you the strength to meet your life's challenges! Yes, I am familiar with the brothers who you named. They have played pivotal roles in spreading the deen especially in the Black American community.

Thank you

mike m You're welcome! 😊

Aminah A Alhamdu'liLah!😊☝🏾️🕋

Yeah, it really depends on the dynamics of WHERE you're working as a PA. In some rare cases, they're functioning with almost complete autonomy. However, this is almost out of necessity in isolated, under-served areas. Please see the video link.👇🏽kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rOCJZslizOCdnas.html

Noimus Salam WalaikumaSalam dear brother! Shukran for your support! JazakAllahkhair!🤓

salam aleikum where do you go to school bro? im finishing my undergrad and plan on becoming a pa. How difficult is the program. im looking at a 2 year program at MCPHS in Massachusetts. its 1 year of classes and 1 year of clinicals. I could use some advice thanks

s r WalaikumaSalam dear brother! This is my academic training: B.S. in Biology from University of the District of Columbia in 94', B.S. in Physician Assistant from Howard University in 00', MPAS from University of Nebraska Medical Center in 03', Doctorate of Health Education from A.T. Still University School of Health Management in 2012. I've read about the program in Massachusetts to which you are applying. It's quite good! I BELIEVE they may even have a Doctorate of Medical Science for PA students if I'm not mistaken. Just get a decent GPA (3.2 to 3.5), GRE scores, and adequate number of direct-patient-contact-hours. Please see my videos on the "PA School Interviews" or Dave Dubois the PA Coach. You SHOULD get in, insha'Allah!😊☝️🕋

I plan on getting cna certification to get patient contact hours inshallah, My science gpa is 3.6 and I am studying for GRE. My only issue is getting shadowing hours. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks

Sharon Sharon You're welcome Sharon! Don't forget, you can always go to Medical School after completing your PA sojourn. I know a number of people who have done This! However, I think that you will REALLY enjoy being a PA SO much, that you won't want to change!😉

AsSalama'laikum dear fellow Muslim! JazakAllahkhair for that BEAUTIFUL dua! I hope you get into and through, PA school, insha'Allah!😊❤☝🏾️🕋📖👋🏽👨🏽‍⚕️🏨

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Aameen, Jazakallah khair Brother! May Allah be pleased with us aameen!

Ameen! Ameen! AMEEN!😊☝🏾️

Elizabeth Hi there! Yes, I do quite a bit. I'm an athlete, dad, husband, community servant, writer, business man and, mentor. Please check out my workout videos! Are you planning on applying to PA school?

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro That is awesome! Family is very important to me. I am! I live in Georgia and I'm starting university this August.

thenightdances21 Yeah! Please see a vlog by Dr.Antonio Webb, MD about astronomical student loan debt. Also, an earlier video I did about how to pay off student loans for Medical School.

IPHLO,LLC w/Dr.O the PA Pro will do!! Thank you!! 🙂

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6iJZauD3ODUZok.html watch this for perspective of nurse turned md

thenightdances21 I'm going through the same thing! What did you decide to do? I'm thinking about going back for PA school. I don't know if health care administration is for me. I'm currently working as an administrator and it seems like it's going to take many years before I can start climbing the corporate ladder.

the avg debt is $150-200k

You're welcome! Thank YOU, for watching!😊👋🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

I shall, insha'Allah!😊❤☝🏾️

Joelle Khan AsSalama'laikum dear sister! May Allah Subanahwa'ta'Allah grant us ALL good health, happiness and success in our positive endeavors!😊☝🏾️

Peace be to you! Thanks so much for your comments! WOW! I never really appreciate how few Black PA s there are until I see comments like yours! I've been to conferences in which there will only be a few of us out of ALL of the attendees! It can be a lonely existence (Google "pictures of PA classes" and look at the images😅). I give you my word that I will do what I can to help you actualize your dream! You can reach me on Instagram o_Abdulmalik or email OAbdulMali@aol.com

AsSalama'laikum! You can do it, insha'Allah!😊❤☝🏾️

blackl1steddrums 🤣THANKS! I'll try to be more succinct in my vlogs!😉

AsSalama'laikum dear sister! Please contact me on Instagram o_Abdulmalik

@sarah do you mind telling me why did you drop dentistry as i'm considering it as a career path

@@fareedfarah1495 of course! I dropped it because after working as a dental assistant while studying for my DAT exam, I realized its not for me. Hands-on experience is much different than what you hear from others/ watch / shadow. I'm glad I got the experience and realized early on! everyone is different - for me it was too mechanical-like, and personally I don't enjoy that stuff. I'm more of a thinker/explainer type.

Anthony Wallace DrPHC MA BSc Greetings Dr.Wallace! Those are good points! I am very blessed and privileged to be part of a supportive team (at work AND at home)! It makes it easier to enjoy my work and career! BTW, can you do a couple a videos about YOUR profession? I was curious about the work of a DrPHC. Thanks!😊

Thanks so much, for your kind words!😀

Yeah, I see the doctors attending multiple "very important doctor meetings."😩😴 No thanks!😅

Ameen!🙂❤️☝🏽🤲🏽

Natalie Christine Hi there! Well, it REALLY depends on what you do in terms of specialty.

Samia J Yes, there was a PA who was actually the Director of the Morgue back in the late 90s. I'll try to find out someone for you, Lord willing.

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You're welcome! Thank YOU, for watching!😊

Laura Ramirez Hi there. Since the PA profession NOW requires a master's degree, students are having to take out more loan money to complete their undergrads (often in Biology and/Nursing). The good thing is that PAs still MAKE more than they owe in MANY cases.

Prince jazz JazakAllahkhair! 😊

Me and YOU, AMEEN!😊❤️👆🙏🕋

Thank you! I really appreciate that! My first job was working in a stadium🏟 selling roasted peanuts🥜, at football games🏈! My feet were so sore from walking up-and-down the stadium steps😣! However, I was so happy to have made $35.00 during one!😅 That was almost 35 years ago. The Lord has brought me very far! I am VERY grateful!🙏🏾❤☝🏾️

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro so happy for u god bless u and ur family ❤️

s r WalaikumaSalam! I'm going to interview a Pharmacist soon, insha'Allah! I have worked 5 to 6 days per week for 12 hours!😥😧😱It REALLY depends on what you want to do. Right now, I have decreased my time because I'm trying to help my wife with our kids more.

Salam aleikum, That would be great! I will iA plan to watch the interview as soon as I see it. Inshallah you get to enjoy spending time w the kids and helping your wife. I do not mind the 12 hour days 5 days a week but I plan to iA spend my weekend w my family. Working for cvs would require me to work weekends on a rotating basis. The demand for pharmacists doesn't seem as high and I have been really discouraged from pharmacy. thanks again

I heard about amazons purchase of pillpack. I was offered a job at pillpack, I think the future of pharmacy is in mail order pharmacies like pillpack. cvs is squeezing pharmacists and the area I live in has a very saturated pharmacy market. thanks for the input

Walaikumas'Salam! 😊❤☝🏾️🙏🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

Emerson's Coffee Bike and Rum Shop Thanks! I just subscribed to your channel; very interesting life yoh have! I like the way you challenge yourself!

Thanks. My little n=1 experiments seem to yield the most results haha

Emerson's Coffee Bike and Rum Shop Hah I like that "n=1" you're your own research subject; sample size of 1.😉

Most, if not all PA schools have adopted an on-line teaching paradigm at present, because of Covid-19 pandemic. However, that is not the norm. There are no on-line PA schools. A PT CAN become a PA after attending PA school.

Biochemp33 Greetings! While Pharm tech is great for familiarizing yourself with Pharmacy-knowledge you will DEFINITELY need in PA school-it does not help you garner the direct-patient-contact-hours you need for PA school. I would suggest keeping your PT job as a source of income but, complete a 6 week Certified Nursing Assistant or Phlebotomy program in the meantime. Also, find out the pre-reqs you need for the PA schools to which you plan to apply. I hope this helps. I wish you the VERY best of succes in your positive endeavors. I'll do what I can to help you accomplish them, insha'Allah (Lord willing)!😀

Please contact me on Instagram o_Abdulmalik

Mariam Omar AsSalama'laikum dear sister! You HAVE to acquire your direct-patient-contact-hours (DPCH) BEFORE being accepted to PA school. Some schools MAY accept you pending DPCH completion. HOWEVER, it's NOT likely give the HIGHLY competitive nature of today s PA schools.

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C Thank you very much!

3M13s 😊☝️🕋

Hi there! I apologize for the late response. Yes, I know fellow clinicians with atrial fibrillation (conduction problem of the heart💓), MS, cancer, depression and other conditions.

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro ms? Multiple schlorosis?

Hi. Yes, these are rare cases in which there are NO doctors in a particular area. A PA can run his own clinic. He STILL has to have a licensing, supervisory agreement with a doctor who HAS to be able to communicate by phone/computer. Please see the link below of this PA-owned practice in Nebraska. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rOCJZslizOCdnas.html

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro I watched the video, thank you for the recommendation. It was a great video!

Thanks!😊👋🏽👨🏽‍⚕️

The Darkness Hi there! Thanks so much for watching and for your question. Yes, you have to direct-patient-contact-hours before you apply to PA school. The amount varies GREATLY by the school to which you apply. You can do a number of different health care jobs (e.g. CNA, phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, etc.) which take a relatively short amount of time ( a few to several weeks) to complete. PLEASE...check with the school to which you are applying to see what they find acceptable. You know, I actually wanted to be a Zoologist and engage in field research as my career. My first degree is in Biology. I even got accepted to grad school. The thing is, that it pays such a SMALL amount (usually $40,000 to just under $60,000) even with a PhD and years of experience! This isn't bad if you're doing what you love and, are able to live VERY humbly. However, my Biologist friends have told me that it's very hard to make a living. You spend MUCH of your time writing grants and teaching to support yourself and are in constant fear of government or administrative budget cuts in your field (e.g. cuts in the Environmental Protection Agency, the Life Science Department at a university, etc.).

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C very interesting. Yes I have done a decent amount of online research on the job prospects of being a wildlife biologist/ vet/ zoologist. And while I still fully intend to pursue it one day ( more likely being a zoologist or wildlife biologist),fully even if I do become a pa, (perhaps after I have saved up a hefty amount to account to the job instability), I am very reluctant and feel if I try to rely on that alone it will lead to a very rocky start and a unhappy time haha. I also have worked mostly minimum wage jobs most of my life while going to school so I’m kind of sick of making very little money to be honest. I think the wide range of flexibility in pa is another reason I’m interested, not a job where your doing the same thing everyday.

I will always have the degree once I obtain it and I can get experience with animals here and there to keep the dream alive. But I only have 2 more semesters after this current semester to finish up.

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C Is there any easy entry level medical job you would recommend for the clinical hours requirements ? And also I know I have to shadow as well so perhaps I would be able to shadow you one day?

When I say easy, I mean as in relatively easy to get a job / if there is training it is minimal. Perhaps a phlebotomist? Knowing what you know about you’re craft, which medical job would be best for that? I could always volunteer for ems but I would like to be paid if possible

Hi Ashley! Thanks so much for your comments. I find my job very satisfying. There HAVE been times when I looked at the salary difference between a Hospitalist PA (about $130K/yr) vs a Hospitalist MD (about $250K/yr) and think, ☹(Should I have gone to med school🤔). However, the MDs also OWE about $300K with interest.😟💸 I think you would find a video I did with Dr.Andre Pinesett the Study Doc, insightful. We had a great discussion about the differences between PA vs MD.

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C i will check it out. I am more focused on autonomy. Money matters but i can become a pa by 25 or md by 30. If i am smart with my money as a pa i can get almost the same amount of money an md gets by doing real estate on the side. I have 2 years to decide on pa or md. If i go the md route I would like be a med-ped

AMEEN!🤲🏽❤️☝🏽And YOU, as well! May Allah SubanahWaTa'Allah accept our dua, repentance, syam and, salah, during these last few days of Ramadan! 😌🤲🏽❤️☝🏽

resyd4i4 It's HUGE! PA s in Washington, DC make and average of $106,000 per year. There is plenty of work for everyone!

Unique Lewis Hi Unique! I think a BS in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry might be best because the prerequisites will be covered. However, you HAVE to the adequate number of direct-patient-contact-hours (DPCH) which can vary greatly in number depending on the program to which you are applying. I earned a BS in Biology whilst working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) so I had covered with PA prerequisites and the DPCH. I hope this answered your question! Thanks for watching!😊

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C Hi, I was actually thinking about getting a job as a CNA, how was the schooling/training and pay like?

Paul Hi there! I would go the END route, if you're REALLY determined to become a PA. I wanted to be a Biologist since I was a little kid; had NO intention of doing anything in medicine. However, the E M S route will give you adequate exposure to ALL aspects of pre Med and pre PA (Clinical, science, and direct-patient-contact-hours).

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C The last summer of the EMS degree all the students work clinics hours as paramedics, the last year the students can choose where their classes are directed towards. The options are pre-PA/MD, mountain medicine, EMS management, and disaster management.

Paul That's a great program!

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C I don't believe I would choose this, but I forgot to mention they offer an international diploma in mountain medicine as a last year option too.

Chris Burke That is a very good question! I'm REALLY not sure! I've been able to do everything I want in medicine as a PA. I actually like having to educate people about what a PA is. However, saying, "I'm a doctor", does garner a certain degree (no pun inteneded) of immediate respect and recognition. I DO wonder what my life would be like had a become a doctor. I don't think it would be THAT markedly different though.

J ScienceGirl It depends on what you want to do in the future! I would like to either be assistant director or chair of a PA program someday. The requirement for MANY schools is that the PA should have a Doctorate in a related field. Also, I think that PAs should pursue doctoral degrees because of our expanding roles in healthcare (e.g. clinical directors, principal investigators for research, program directors, etc.). It increases a PA's options, depth of knowledge, and skill set. I've been able to be considered for some AMAZING positions because I have a Doctorate of Health Education. While I do NOT think that PA programs should become obligatory doctoral program. I DO encourage PA to pursue a Doctorate in a related field (e.g. DHEd, Doctor of Health Science, PhD, etc.). I hope this answered your question. Peace!🤓

Thank you! This does help me make a better informed decision.

I am currently in a DMSc program hoping to teach beyond my current position as Adjunct instructor at our local community college. Would like to explore positions in DC (licensed 6 months) but have been applying with no interviews. Any suggestions on getting an interview after taking time off as FT caregiver for 3 yesrs with my mom with breast cancer?

Maryam Khalifa Benkhadra AsSalama'laikum dear sister! Here you go OAbdulMali@aol.com

Natalie Noel people will always get sick and the population is rapidly increasing. The next 10 years I believe the growth rate is 37% for PA's.

devin roberts thank you. Im guessing itll take about 3yrs for me. 🤞🤞🤞

devin roberts That's right Devin!😁

Hey N. Christmas I'm also a medical sw! And also thinking about this! How you taken any classes since then?

Yes, but it has only happened a few times in the 20 years that I have been a PA. It's not nesseccarily a bad thing.

Chan Nghiem A patient who had HUNDREDS of maggots in her wound and vagina!😨I had to keep very good composure when I saw them crawling out of her privates! The patient would not let nurses change her dressing on a wound she had in her inguinal fold. She was alert and oriented x 3 so they had to respect her autonomy. I had to actually implore her to allow ME to check her when she began complaining of discomfort in "That area"😳 She was chagrined of course, but finally agreed to a thorough cleaning of the area.

oldtimedrumcorps Yes. It's about $ 5,000 for a coverage of up to 1 million dollars. It covers malpractice. I'm considered a primary medical practitioner so my rates are less than say, a surgical or Ob/Gyn PA.

Nonhlanhla M No. We don't even need countersignatures for MOST forms anymore. However, we do need to have the name (printed or label) of our supervising MD/DO on the prescription pad. This is to show that we are in fact, working in conjunction with a licensed Physician.

Thank you Octavia!☺️👋🏽👨🏾‍⚕️

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro You're very welcome. Keep doing your thing. I wish there were more black men who can tackle this profession as you did. You all are appreciated. Keep being the medical leader that you have become. Especially in the black community. Many blessings to you and your family.

Hi there. RN is a very good major. However, you should do a BSN since the PA degree is a graduate degree. Please see the KZfaq channel of Kaynen Brown (ER Forum). He is a young ER Nurse who has applied to PA school after working for a couple of years.

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Thank you

Chan Nghiem No.

Hoda M AsSalama'laikum!

WalaikumasSalam! I hope this helps. There are ways to pay for your education! May AllahSubanahwa'ta'Allah grant you success!😊kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdCmhrynv5jHln0.html Please see my video about the Uniform Health Services Corps.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdCmhrynv5jHln0.html I hope this video helps, insha'Allah. Please consider the Uniform Health Services Corps

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Masha Allah thank you so much brother Omar. May Allah SWA grant you the highest level in Jannah. And give you and your family happiness and health in this life, and the next. Allahuma Ameen

@@dee27206 AsSalama'laikum! JazakhAllahKhair for the dua! I'm REALLY worried though because I my wife and I have so MUCH student loans! 😔 I'm haunted by the threat of Hell fire!😣🔥🌋 These riba-based loans have destroyed our U.S economy! They're from the Shaitan.😈💰👨🏾‍🎓👨🏾‍⚕️😭💔🏚 I'll do what I can to help you avoid them, insha'Allah. Our kids are living with us and attending community college. I told them they can stay with me and my wife as long as they need before getting established in their careers and own homes. I REALLY hope and pray that things work out for the BEST for you, insha'Allah!👋🏾👨🏾‍⚕️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN-RpayXmJfQln0.html

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro thank you again so much, and always remember Allah is the most merciful. Your intention is pure, and we all make mistakes. Just continuously make istigfhar. I also pray for you and your family. ❤️🙏🏾

Yes, try getting a scholarship through the Uniform Health Services Corps. If you take loans out, pay it back by working in the underserved areas (urban clinic, rural clinic, prison, Indian reservation).

If you take loans, you just pay them back before they start putting interest on them. I think they give you 6 months or something!! It can be done!

Elizabeth Crawford Hi there! Some colleges have pre PA programs. However, the standard now, is to earn a four year undergraduate degree, take the GRE s , get your direct-patient-contact-hours, and apply to PA school.

Hi. I was certified nursing assistant/CNA for 5 years before applying to PA school. I worked as a CNA whilst earning my B.S. in Biology in 94'. RN is a good degree to have. I was working on my associates in RN but, didn't make it through Medical Surgical Nursing

I want to become a PA. I am also thinking which route to take. I thought about becoming a LPN, but if doing my LPN doesn't take my straight into PA school. I won't waste my time doing it. However, I am going to take 1 year and do some prerequisites to get me into nursing school, then God's will from RN to PA.

Talk to as many PAs as you can.

Should I get health experience because originally I wanted be orthodontist but my mom been suffering health issues and i was like I wouldn’t mind helping others in a medical matter.

@@draiajackson6963 Try doing something that doesn't take that long like medical assistant, phlebotomy or patient care technician. I did some videos about these professions. They take 8 to 24 weeks to complete. You will be part of the healthcare team and get a sense of where you would like to be in that team.

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Ok because I just want stability

Well, would you please just state your question. Maybe someone else has the same question.😊

Yes you can! Is pharmacy REALLY dying!?😰 I've been hearing this lately. What's going on?😕

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro decline is reimbursement from affordable care act. Emerging pharmacy technician role. Kinda like how primary care doctors might die out with the emergence of nurse practitioner and mid level providers. Cuz insurance can bill 80 cents on the dollar for doctors.

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro the fact that legally major chains can buy out pbms and insurance companies so they control reimbursement and price and we have the worst advocacy association ever. Like its dying and I'm trying to withdrawal out my program to go into pa