Hi, I’m Luke.
Welcome to CanadianPathAssistant — a site for anyone curious about what it’s like to work as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) in Canada.
Who Am I?
My name is Luke and I’m a certified pathologists’ assistant with several years of experience working in surgical pathology labs. I also run the CanadianPathAssistant YouTube channel, where I talk about what it’s like to work in this field as well as provide educational content.
I created this website because I remember what it was like trying to find information about this career. Most of the info out there about being a pathologists’s assistant is generic or is from a site that doesn’t really know what a PA does. I want to share what this job is actually like in — the good, the bad, and the weird.
I’ve been working in this role since 2018 and I want to give honest, helpful, and practical advice that reflects the real-world experience of being a pathologists’ assistant.
What You’ll Find Here
You can expect two main types of content:
- Career Info & Insight
What a day in the lab looks like and what a PA does. How to become a PA, application tips, and advice for people considering this career. - Pathology Education
Pathology information, topic breakdowns, and helpful posts for PA students, recent grads, or working PAs
Who This Is For
- Curious about becoming a PA? You’re in the right place.
- Currently in school and looking for some extra review or learning material? I’ve got you.
- Already working and want to brush up before writing a certification exam? I’ll be posting for you too.
Stay Connected
If you’re new here, feel free to check out my YouTube channel CanadianPathAssistant for videos that pair with these posts. You can also reach me here if you have questions or suggestions for future topics.
Thanks for being here!
