PA School Exams
MyPAbox will list the PANCE pass rates for every program. But there are many other exams that lead up to the PANCE. School exams Exams are structured differently depending upon what type of system the program is on. Most schools…
Everything you need to know to apply to PA jobs
When should you apply? This depends on when you want to start working. I personally started casually applying 2 months prior to graduation, and continued applying until after graduation. If you want to start working as soon as possible, starting…
Should I take the GRE?
This is a question that mostly all pre-PAs face at one point or another. Should you take the GRE? Is it a waste of time and money, or does it open up more program doors that you want? Will you…
Rotation tips: Inpatient Medicine
1. Patient number Inpatient medicine, sometimes termed your internal medicine or hospitalist rotation, is very different from outpatient rotations. To find out different program types, you can search through myPAbox. In general, you will have at least one inpatient medicine…
Surviving your Inpatient Rotation
1. Patient load Inpatient rotations are usually structured quite differently than any other rotation. Usually your day will start with rounding on established patients, and you could have new consults come in throughout the day. The patient load is usually…
What questions to prepare and not prepare for your PA interview
You definitely should prepare for your interview, but there are certain areas you should focus on. You do not want to over-prepare, or you can come across too rehearsed (see blog titled “The key to the PA interview”). It is…
How to be Less Nervous for Your PA School Interview
Truly discover the program Prior to your interview, you should learn as much as you can about the program through their website and MyPABox. But you will still end up learning new things about the program on the interview day!…
Surviving PA School – Family Medicine Rotation
1. Find out the flow Try to find out what the flow is like at your family med rotation. All are structured a little differently, and have different goals of the wellness exam. Ask your preceptor how they like to…
The Final Stretch: Unveiling the Truths of Clinical Year in PA School
1. It’s not didactic …obviously. But seriously, the two years are very different. In clinical year, you will no longer be tested as frequently, and it kind of feels like you “made it past the hardest part”. There is a…
Applying To PA School With A Low GPA – What Can You Do?
1. Start early If your GPA is low and you are still in school, try to address this as early as possible. Dropping a class with a W can be better than a very low grade, and will avoid that…
Fine Details of the PA School Interview Day
Outfit Yes, you need to wear a full suit to your interview day (unless they explicitly state they want otherwise). Keep it a solid, neutral color, that will not have any questions in regards to its professionalism. Suit/professional shoes as…
