Facing rejection from PA (Physician Assistant) school can be disappointing, but it's crucial to remember that it's not the end of your journey. Here's how you can deal with this situation: 1. Allow Yourself to Feel Disappointed: It's perfectly normal…
The time between being accepted into a PA program and actually starting is full of uncertainty. Although you are beyond excited to begin, you are walking into uncharted territory. I am here to help ease some of the fear and…
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…
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…
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!…
The idea of the pediatric rotation gets met with mixed feelings for many students. Plenty of people are flooded with thoughts such as … Will I be good with kids? Will I get sick? How will I memorize the vaccine…
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…
People will tell you from the day you get accepted into PA school that it will be different from your undergraduate courses and that you’re going to have to learn a whole new way to study. While that may be…
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…
It’s no secret that graduate school is expensive, and PA school is no exception to this. There are the technology fees, insurance fees, lab fees, and the list goes on. But if you’re in class 40 hours a week and…
Cadaver lab You are likely aware that some PA programs utilize cadaver labs for anatomy courses. But let’s go over why this is useful. For one, cadaver lab enables you to learn anatomy in a better way, where you are…
The most confusing part of applying to PA school is understanding the CASPA application. For everyone that is equally confused as I was when applying, CASPA stands for Central Application Service for Physician Assistants. Now that we’re all on the…
