r/PAstudent
28k members
r/PAstudent is a subreddit with 28k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses pance, struggling, rotation, study, and school, and they frequently recommend/review stethoscope, notebook, and anki deck.
This is a subreddit for PA students who are looking for general support, as well as lifestyle and study tips.
Popular Themes in r/PAstudent
#1
Advice Requests
: "GF (26F) has been dismissed from PA school, what’s next?"
17 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Anyone else feeling like this is a terrible time to start PA school?"
9 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "How much did you save before starting PA school?"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I built a free tool to help with your ER Rotation! Get real Preceptor Style Pimp questions your attending will ask you. (I'm looking for feedback and improving this!)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/PAstudent
#1
Pance
: "Just took my PANTS... Erm Pance."
68 posts
#2
Struggling
: "Anyone else feeling like this is a terrible time to start PA school?"
47 posts
#3
Rotation
: "First Rotation - Am I Missing Something?"
33 posts
#4
Study
: "2 factor authentication is ruining my ability to put my phone down and Study"
32 posts
#5
School
: "Hot take: I love PA School"
30 posts
#6
Clinical
: "How do I get over first Clinical jitters??"
22 posts
#7
Eor
: "People making B’s and A’s on Eor’s - Howwww????"
22 posts
#8
Studying
: "Need advice on how to change my Studying"
19 posts
#9
Advice
: "Arrested for a misdemeanor, don't know what to do. Advice?"
18 posts
#10
Pa School
: "Don’t think I can afford Pa School suddenly, and I’m spiraling"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/PAstudent
Stethoscope
6 reviews
#1
Littmann
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Littmann Cardiology IV
5.0★ from 1 review
Notebook
2 reviews
#1
H&P
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Anki Deck
1 review
#1
Anki
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/PAstudent
Yearly
+6k members(25.4%)
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Last updated: June 19, 2026