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…
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…
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…
Why does everyone talk about GPAs when applying to PA schools? The short answer is because it’s the most complex analytical part of your application that needs the most attention. When applying to schools, it is crucial to figure out…
Congratulations! You just survived your first year of drinking out of the fire hose, which we call the didactic or pre-clinical year of PA school! If you’re lucky, you will get a few weeks or maybe a month off to…
1. Type of ER Try to find out what kind of emergency room you will be in. It could be in an urban area or rural area, a level 1 trauma center or a level 4 trauma center. That can…
Know your CASPA application inside and out It’s easy to forget all of your achievements and experiences leading up to this moment when asked “tell me about yourself.” Reviewing your entire application from front to back prior to your interview…
An often differentiating feature of programs is whether or not they have a cadaver lab. Let’s go over the aspects, benefits, and varying features of cadaver labs that are less obvious. Prosected vs. dissected There are two common formats of…
You found programs on MyPAbox, you applied, and you got in! But now, you’re a student again, and you have to take masters level medical classes, which involves exams. What tips are there for this new type of exam taking?…
In short, yes you can! Don’t be afraid to expand to new areas in order to pursue your goals. Many students can be intimidated by this, but there are a lot of hidden positives in moving away for PA school.…
Not overly rehearsed You want to prepare for your interview for sure, but you do not want to over prepare. You do not want to sound overly rehearsed and unnatural. The delivery of how you communicate is equally important to…
I was a three-time applicant before I got into 4 PA schools and many times when I talked to people, they would ask “does it hurt your application if you’re a reapplicant?'' Personally, I never thought of it as a…
