Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C Sami Ngo

Onboarding process is the training process of a new job.   
Most new grads don’t ask about the onboarding process during their interview and EKKKKK! They find themselves drowning when they are thrown into a full schedule without proper training or supervision. 
#thestruggleisreal
Typically, the onboarding process can be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the job. 
Your training period in OB/GYN will be completely different from your training period in family medicine. 
In this weeks podcast episode, Erin and I will answer all your burning questions: 
✔️ What should I expect during my onboarding process?
✔️ Should I accept a lower hourly rate during this training process?
✔️ How long should I  be “in training” until I can see a full patient schedule? 
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Don’t fall into the trap of writing a boring, generic cover letter.
No work experience? No problem. 
In this weeks podcast episode, Sam and Erin explain how your cover letter can give you a leg up on the competition. 
Listen in while we teach you how to market yourself and stand out to your future employer! 

CASPA opens up in less than 1 month. You’re anxious. You want to know how do I know if I’m picking the right school? What should I be doing as a Pre-PA? 
This episode is all you Pre-PA and PA students. 
If you’re just starting out on your Pre-PA path or ready to start applying to Physician Assistants programs, we’ve got you covered. Erin and I  give you the scoop about what to do before you even start thinking about Physician Assistant school.  
We’ve also got tips to make you a competitive Physician Assistant applicant and smooth your transition from PA student to Physician Assistant, Certified. 
Listen in as Sam and Erin discuss:
➕The importance of prior work experience
➕What Physician Assistant life looks like
➕How to pick the best Physician Assistant program for you
➕ How we really need about our program 
Fair warning- we drop off major F bombs in this episode. We are not holding back! 

In the second half of our 2-part series on what to expect during your first 5 years as a Physician Assistant, join Erin and I to hear about their experiences during years 3-5. 
Not everyone’s experiences are the same but there’s universal truths that all Physician Assistants can relate to in their careers. 
Join Your PA Mentor for an in-depth conversation where they discuss: 
➕ How to manage and improve your work/life balance
➕Develop a broader leadership role in your clinic
➕Expand your practice to advance the Physician Assistant profession as a whole
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Are you graduating or about to graduate from your Physician Assistant program?  Ready to start your career as a new grad PA?
In this episode, Your PA Mentor podcast, Erin and I bring you the first episode in a 2-part series about what to expect during your first 5 years as a Physician Assistant. 
Erin and I have been in practice for 8 years each, both with wildly different experiences and they’re ready to spill the tea! 
Listen in as we chat about our first 2 years as Physician Assistants and discuss:
➕ How to avoid early burnout
➕ Improve your work efficiency and productivity
➕ Manage patient expectations vs reality

Your PA Mentor is back with Season 2 and we’re so excited to be talking to you again!
We know that finding a Physician Assistant job right now is tough with a lot of competition. 
So for all our Physician Assistant friends out there, listen up while Sam and Erin drop some knowledge about how to make your resume work for you. 
Quick tip: if it’s more than 2 pages you’re doing it wrong! Let us help you.
Sam and Erin are going to break down resume rights and wrongs for new graduate Physician Assistants including:
➕The optimal length and format
➕What experiences to include - especially when it comes to clinical rotations
➕ How to make your resume stand out in the crowd
If you’re ready to listen in, press play NOW!