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…
Didactic vs. clinical year PA school is often looked at primarily through the lens of didactic year. Makes sense…that is the first thing you encounter. However, clinical year make up the other half. Both are equally important. Typically didactic year…
1. Etiquette On your first day, be sure to introduce yourself to everyone in the OR, say you are a student, and let them know it’s your first time in an OR. Make sure to write your name on the…
The personal statement is arguably one of the most important aspects of your PA school application. Anyone can take science classes and be involved in extracurriculars, the real differentiator from one person to another is most clearly seen through their…
There are countless aspects to consider when applying to and selecting a PA program. One of the top considerations for many students is the length of the program they are interested in. Some programs are 24 months start to finish,…
