Season One

New episodes dropping regularly — follow along as we walk through every phase of the pre-AA journey.

Phase One
Discover & Prepare

Understanding the profession and assessing where you stand

Ep 01Phase 1
Why We Started This Pre-AA Podcast
No clear roadmap exists for the pre-AA path. We decided to build the resource we wished existed when we started — one honest place that walks you through the whole journey.
Ep 02Phase 1
All Things Becoming a CAA
Most people — even in healthcare — can't explain what a CAA does. We break down the scope of practice, the day-to-day in the OR, and how CAAs differ from CRNAs and anesthesiologists.
Ep 03Phase 1
All Things Pre-AA Statistics
GPA, GRE, MCAT — what numbers actually matter, what "competitive" looks like in 2026, and why a single bad semester doesn't define your application.