How To Study Efficiently In PA School
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…
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…
How to Pay for PA School
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…
Qualities Of A PA School You May Overlook
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…
myPAbox Services -CASPA Application Review
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…
What Is PA School Really Like?
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…
PA School Tips: Surviving your Surgery Rotation
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…
PA School Personal Statement Top Tips
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…
Choosing The Length Of A PA Program
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,…
Types Of Exams To Expect In PA School
As a student, you have been taking exams your whole life, and this does not stop in PA school. In fact, it is quite the opposite, and you will likely be tested more than ever before. Types of exams can definitely…
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying to PA School
You know you want to apply to PA school and eventually become a PA - but are you ready? Ask yourself these 3 questions to determine if you are on the right path to curating an application that stands out…
The Best Parts of Physician Assistant School
1. The people Basically, you will meet some of the most awesome people in PA school. The vetting process is so difficult that by the time you are actually in a cohort, everyone is pretty great. They will be all…
