In this episode, we sit down with Paul Schmidt, an Ohio State and Student-Alumni Council alum currently in Physician Assistant (PA) school at Marquette. Paul shares his journey from pre-professional student at OSU to the rigorous demands of PA school, offering an inside look at the application process, the transition to advanced healthcare studies, and what it is like in the classroom as a PA student. We discuss key differences between PA, medical, and nursing school, and tips for those considering a career as a PA. Hear Paul’s advice for future healthcare professionals, insights on balancing academic and personal life, and thoughts on the evolving role of PAs in modern healthcare.