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March 22, 2022

Reading Time: 16 minutes

How To Get Accepted To the University of Iowa’s PA Program [Episode 462]

U. of Iowa_Anthony Brenneman_March 2022

What is the U. of Iowa’s PA program all about [Show Summary] The role of Physician Assistant was introduced less than 60 years ago and the University of Iowa’s Physician Assistant Program has been at the forefront since day one. Tony Brenneman, the Program Director shares what the program offers and how applicants can gain… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, podcast

January 24, 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Writing Your PA School Personal Statement With Impact [Bonus PA personal statement example included]

Writing Your Physician Assistant (PA) Personal Statement

Becoming a physician assistant (PA) has become a hot career goal, and it’s getting hotter all the time. In the past several years applications have more than tripled at some of the most competitive programs, and acceptance rates have dipped as low as about 30 percent–lower than the acceptance rate for many medical schools. To… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant

September 14, 2021

Reading Time: 16 minutes

​​Temple University’s Postbac Programs: A Plethora of Possibilities [Episode 435]

Podcast interview with Caleb Marsh

Learn how to increase your chances of acceptance to medical school or another health professions school. [Show summary] Caleb Marsh, Admissions Director of Temple University’s CST many postbac programs explores the robust opportunities available to students preparing for medical educations and careers.  How can Temple University’s postbac programs help you reach your career goals, and… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, dental school admissions, Non-Traditional Med School Applicants, physical therapy, Physician Assistant, podcast, postbac

May 4, 2021

Reading Time: 20 minutes

All About Duke’s Top-Ranked PA Program [Episode 416]

All About Duke’s Top-Ranked PA Program

What is Duke’s physician assistant program looking for in applicants? [Show summary] April Stouder, Associate Program Director and Chair of the Admissions Committee for Duke’s PA program, explores what’s unique about this top-ranked program and what applicants can do to be competitive. A focus on primary care makes Duke’s PA program unique [Show notes] Are… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, podcast

December 22, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Encore: Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 397]

Mary Mahoney Writing a Compelling Personal Statement

It’s a busy time of year now. We here at Accepted are busy helping applicants with the end-of-the-year application crunch and normally I would be enjoying the company of extended family at this joyous time of year. Thanks to COVID, however, our extended family is not gathering in person. I suspect that your celebrations are… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, allied health professions, grad application essays, med application essays, nursing, podcast

July 28, 2020

Reading Time: 17 minutes

A Medical School Admissions Expert’s Guide to Postbacs and Med Schools [Episode 376]

Linda Abraham interviews Dr. Barry Rothman, Accepted admissions consultant.

Could a postbac program boost your chances of acceptance to medical school?[Show summary] Dr. Barry Rothman, an Accepted consultant with 19 years of experience in health professions advising, shares his expert guidance for applicants considering postbac programs and medical school. Learn how this admissions cycle will differ from other cycles, and how you can best… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, allied health professions, COVID-19 med, MD/PhD, nursing, Physician Assistant, podcast, postbac, secondary essays

July 9, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes

Nursing School and Latino Community Advocacy [Student Interview]

What is nursing school really like? Hear it from Maria, RN/BSN student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the admissions process and school itself! Meet Maria, a patient-care assistant, entrepreneur, blogger, and nursing student, on a mission to promote higher education within the Latino community. Maria, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do you attend nursing school? What year are you in?… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / allied health professions, nursing, what is college like series

June 2, 2020

Reading Time: 13 minutes

Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 368]

Listen to our podcast interview with Dr. Mary Mahoney, Associate Professor of English at Elmira College and Accepted consultant!

How can you write a stand-out personal statement? [Show summery] Dr. Mary Mahoney, Associate Professor of English at Elmira College and Accepted consultant, draws from her expertise in the medical humanities to deliver advice for writing a compelling personal statement. Listen to the show! A professor of English and Accepted admissions consultant shares top writing… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, allied health professions, grad application essays, med application essays, nursing, podcast

May 4, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes

How to Get Accepted to Physician Assistant (PA) Programs

The ultimate guide to becoming a physician assistant how to get accepted

Physician assistants (PAs) are similar to doctors in many ways and serve as important members of any healthcare team: They improve the ease and speed with which patients are able to see a healthcare provider; they take on most of the same activities as doctors in patient care; they see patients to diagnose, treat, and… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant

April 23, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes

A Career-Changer Discusses Juggling Optometry School and Motherhood

What is optometry school really like? Hear it from Florence, NSU College of Optometry student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Florence, a wife, mom, and student on-track to fulfill her dream of becoming an optometrist. Florence, thank you for sharing your story with us! What inspired you to… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions / allied health professions, what is graduate school like series

April 2, 2020

Reading Time: 8 minutes

What Is the Role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

What is nurse practitioner school really like? Hear it from Javier, DNP student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Javier, a DNP student on a mission to increase mental health awareness in his community. Javier, thank you for sharing your story with us! What inspired you to… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions / allied health professions, nursing, what is graduate school like series

April 1, 2020

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U.S. News Releases 2021 Best Physician Assistant Programs

US News releases 2021 best physician assistant programs rankings

U.S. News released its 2021 ranking of physician assistant programs. These rankings are based on peer assessment surveys completed by deans, other administrators and/or faculty at accredited degree programs or schools. All schools surveyed were sent an identical number of surveys.  Survey responses were on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding). There was… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, Rankings

March 12, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

The Busy Life of a BSN/RN Student, Pharmacy Technician, and Entrepreneur

Student interview with Kristen

Learn how real students navigate their way through the admissions process and school itself! Meet Kristen, BSN/RN student in her final semester, pharmacy technician, and busy online business owner! Kristen, thank you for sharing your story with us! What inspired you to become a nurse?  Kristen: I have wanted to be a nurse for so… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions / allied health professions, nursing, what is college like series

February 27, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Can You Graduate PA School With Little or No Debt? Daniela Did.

What is PA school really like? Hear it from Daniela, a new PA!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Daniela, a new PA and fitness enthusiast who shares how to achieve your dreams without breaking the bank. Daniela, thank you for sharing your story with us! How… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, what is graduate school like series, what is PA school like

February 17, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Why Should I Consider Allied Health Careers?

Why should I consider allied health careers

If the road to medical school seems too long, or you have financial constraints that prevent you from applying, you might want to consider a career that offers many of the same experiences a physician can have, but without the extensive schooling. Weighing your options: Pros & cons of allied health careers While length of… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / allied health professions, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, Physician Assistant, researching med schools

February 6, 2020

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Motivation and Discipline: Two Key Ingredients for Success as a DPT Student!

What is physical therapy school really like? Hear it from Melba, Hunter DPT student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Melba, a DPT student with no lack of motivation or discipline! Melba, thank you for sharing your story with us! When and how did you decide to pursue a… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions / allied health professions, physical therapy, what is graduate school like series

January 23, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes

A Peek into the Life of an Optometry Student

What is optometry school really like? Hear it from Khanh, UHCO student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Khanh, a student youtuber with a passion for helping pre-opts navigate their way to optometry school success. Khanh, thank you for sharing your story with us! What initially… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions / allied health professions, optometry, what is graduate school like series

January 9, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

A New DPT Finds Fulfillment in Acute Care Rehab

What is physical therapy school really like? Hear it from Veronica, DPT!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Veronica, a new DPT whose goal is to help her acute care patients feel like themselves again. Veronica, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions / allied health professions, what is graduate school like series

July 15, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Andrea Benedict: Life as a Physician Assistant [Episode 234]

Andrea Benedict Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant

Our guest today is Andrea Benedict, Physician Assistant, creator of the YouTube channel, Life as a PA, and founder of MEDTakeovers. This very busy professional earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware in neuroscience, and went straight to the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania’s Physician Assistant program. She has wide ranging experience as… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, podcast, what is graduate school like series, what is PA school like

July 11, 2019

Reading Time: 9 minutes

What Does it Mean to Be an Occupational Therapist?

What is Occupational Therapy School Really Like? Hear it from Shannen, MS, OTR/L

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Shannen, an occupational therapist Shannen, thank you for sharing your story with us! Can you start by telling us about yourself and how we can learn more about… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions / allied health professions, occupational therapy, what is graduate school like series

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