Some are educational, others for comfort - however all equally essential in my opinion. I've compiled a list of my favorite PA school supplies. I've also included an Amazon list in the link in my bio. Not sponsored, just to make it easier for you guys to access!
𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒
▫️Whiteboards (one large mounted and one small portable) + dry erase markers
▫️Highlighters
▫️2 inch binders
▫️Multiple 5"x3" small notebooks (for clinicals)
▫️Black/blue pens
▫️Colorful pens
▫️Clipboard (for OSCEs)
▫️Printer + paper
▫️Large desk + comfy chair
▫️Laptop/iPad
▫️Planner
𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 - Be sure that your program doesn't provide you with any of these things before purchasing.
▫️Rosh Review
▫️SmartyPANCE
▫️UpToDate
𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒/𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒
▫️A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants
▫️Pance Prep Pearls
▫️Surgical Recall
▫️Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: Just the Facts
▫️EMRA antibiotic guide
▫️Maxwell Quick Medical Reference (AAPA)
𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Be sure that your program doesn't provide you with any of these things before purchasing.
▫️Penlight
▫️Calipers
▫️Littmann stethoscope
▫️Bag to hold medical supplies (I used a Kate Spade Tote)
𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄
▫️Compression socks (OR must have)
▫️Neutral gym shoes (to wear with scrubs)
▫️Danskos (for surgery rotations)
▫️Business casual clothes + COMFORTABLE shoes
𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑
▫️Endless supply of mugs and water bottles
▫️Lunch box for on the go meals
▫️Blanket to keep at your seat (this is a must)
Current PA students and PA-Cs - please add anything that I missed below.