
The PA Experience
By Sebring Sands, PA-C



20. Taking the PANCE
In this episode a fellow board-certified PA and I talk about PANCE prep, taking the PANCE, and when graduating takes a little longer.

19. Finding a Job
Big updates in this episode as well as things I did to secure my first job as a new grad.

18. The end of it all
We are done, we made it through PA school! I chat with one of my good buddies as we reminisce about PA school from didactic year all the way to the end. The episode was recorded a week before graduation.
But don't worry I am not going anywhere stay tuned for more hard-hitting interviews!

17. Surgery: The Good the Bad, the Ugly?
In this episode, we talk about three different surgical experiences and how our guests succeed in this intimidating rotation.
I would like your input, what topics would you like to hear?
Let me know by sending it to thepaschoolexperience@gmail.com

16. Let's talk about clinical year
Join me on this episode where I talk with some of my 2022 cohort mates all about clinical year.

15. What to do about student loans with Meagan Landress at Student Loan Planner
Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. Meagan was the first person in Georgia to acquire her CSLP® designation, as a Certified Student Loan Professional®. Her specialized education around student loan debt allows her to guide borrowers through informed repayment decisions, taking into account their full financial situation and financial goals. Meagan joined Student Loan Planner in 2019 and since has consulted on $160M+ of student loan debt for over 900 households.
Check out https://www.studentloanplanner.com/ for more information and to schedule a consultation.

14. Getting ready for didactic year
In this episode, we have a group of students from Sacred Heart University class of 2023 who are now finishing their didactic year, talk about how to best succeed during this difficult first year of PA school.

13. Peds, EORs and everything in between
This episode explores a PA student's journey to school through didactic year and into clinicals. We talk about pediatric rotations and a perspective on how to tackle EOR exams.

12. Power posing - with special guest Kendall T.
In this episode we talk about what is it is like being a student-athlete, recovering from injuries and invasive surgery to being part of PA school leadership.
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11. Special guest - Sawyer
In this episode, I have a good time with another great guest. We talk about life before PA school and what it was like to apply to PA school. Please leave a review and share it with Pre-PA and PA school friends.

10. Special guest - Nicole
In this episode, I have a great conversation with another amazing classmate. We talk about EMTs, relationships, and more about her PA school journey.
Great podcast I listened to this week.
Concierge Care...For The Poor?
This is an amazing episode from Zubin Danania is about a couple who opened up this Direct primary care/concierge care clinic in a very underserved community.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zdoggmd-show/id1218431966?i=1000527643370

9. Special guest - Stephanie
In this episode I have a great guest, she is also in my cohort in PA school and she tells her comeback story from low grades to being accepted to PA school where she is now thriving.
A book I referred to in this episode (not affiliated)
Surviving Pa School: Secrets You Must Unlock to Excel as a Physician Assistant Student
https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-PA-School-Physician-Assistant/dp/1939418941/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+survive+pa+school&qid=1624799077&sr=8-4
A great PA podcast I found this week
The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-physician-assistant-startup-podcast/id1352808806

8. Special guest - Justyna
In this episode I have another special guest, she talks about her journey to move to the US and changes paths from law school to PA school.
Feel free to share with your PA school buddies and rate the podcast on the Apple Podcast app.
Podcasts I love this week
The ZdoggMD Show
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zdoggmd-show/id1218431966?i=1000524658102
This week he talks about how the financial part of the US healthcare system needs to change and why. It a great listen.

7. Special guest - Claudia
This is the moment you all have been waiting for. I have on my first guest, a fellow student in my program, Cohort of 2022. I hope you all enjoy it.
Feel free to share with your PA school buddies and rate the podcast.
Here is the link to The Applicant's Manual of Physician Assistant Programs 2021 (not affiliated)
https://www.amazon.com/Applicants-Manual-Physician-Assistant-Programs/dp/B08XGSTK2V/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Applicant%E2%80%99s+Manual+of+Physician+Assistant+Programs+2021&qid=1622378324&sr=8-3

6. Why "what are my chances" advice doesn't matter
In this episode, I talk about why I think you should not listen to bad advice from people on the internet especially from posts about "what are my chances".
Stay tuned for the next episode where I will interview one of my classmates in my cohort.
Podcasts that I loved this week.
The Waveform podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-and-fall-of-boosted-boards/id1474429475?i=1000517361316
I love tech and this is a fascinating deep dive into a company I mostly heard about from Casey Neistat on his youtube channel in the past. The rise and fall of boosted boards.
Planet Money
This whole podcast is great but the second half of the episode is about the culture war over skinny jeans, as a millennial myself and a wife that adores her skinny jeans this was a fascinating take on this cultural shift.
Picmonic is 40% off until the 31st of May (not an affiliate link, just a nice discount)

5. Burnout
In this episode, I talk about the real struggle of burnout and some of the things I did to get through it and prevent it.
These are some of my favorite podcast episodes this week
Becoming a P.A. (Physician Assistant) by Ariel Campa
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-20-interview-jordan-fisher-pa-c-author-pa-next/id1513181375?i=1000516081235
Her latest episode is great, she interviews a PA-C about PA school, clinical year, and after PA school.
Freakonomics Radio
Episodes 456 and 457 talk about Healthcare in the United States and dialysis. Very intriguing discussion.
The ZDoggMD Show
This is a great take on the state of COVID from a more moderate point of view.
Discount links
Picmonic
https://www.picmonic.com/insiderhookup/6MEYO8NSPP6TLDK21

4. The Resources I Use
In this episode, I talk about all of the Learning resources I use to be successful in PA school as well as reduce my stress. There are links for all the things I talk about.
Disclaimer some are affiliate links so that if you decide to try it out you will get a nice discount.
Picmonic
https://www.picmonic.com/insiderhookup/6MEYO8NSPP6TLDK21
Rosh Review
Osmosis (wait for it to be half off)
https://www.osmosis.org/plans/pa?source_cta=navbar
RemNote
remnote.io/invite/yAXZomqbwtE4RiQZT
Pance Prep Pearls



1. My Journey
In this episode, I start the PA school experience podcast by sharing my story of getting into PA school.