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 has but without the extensive (and expensive) schooling. Weighing your options: Pros & cons of allied health careers While the…
Writing Your PA School Personal Statement with Impact [Including a Bonus PA Personal Statement Example]
Becoming a physician assistant (PA) has become a hot career goal, and it’s getting hotter all the time. Over the past several years, applications have more than tripled at some of the most competitive programs, and acceptance rates have dipped to as low as about 30% – lower than the acceptance rate at many medical…
MD/PA/NP/DO/DDS/MPH: What Do They Require? [Episode 499]
Discover the differences between and how to get accepted to common healthcare admissions tracks [Show Summary] Accepted consultant Dr. Valerie Wherley has an impressive and extensive background in pre-health, having advised thousands of students to acceptance at their dream schools and programs. In this highly informative podcast interview, she distinguishes the differences between common healthcare…
How To Get Accepted To the University of Iowa’s PA Program [Episode 462]
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…
Temple University’s Postbac Programs: A Plethora of Possibilities [Episode 435]
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…
All About Duke’s Top-Ranked PA Program [Episode 416]
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…
Encore: Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 397]
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…
A Medical School Admissions Expert’s Guide to Postbacs and Med Schools [Episode 376]
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…
Nursing School and Latino Community Advocacy [Student Interview]
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?…
Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 368]
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…
How to Get Accepted to Physician Assistant (PA) Programs
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…
A Career-Changer Discusses Juggling Optometry School and Motherhood
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…
What Is the Role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?
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…
U.S. News Releases 2021 Best Physician Assistant Programs
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…
The Busy Life of a BSN/RN Student, Pharmacy Technician, and Entrepreneur
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…
Can You Graduate PA School With Little or No Debt? Daniela Did.
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…
Motivation and Discipline: Two Key Ingredients for Success as a 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…
A Peek into the Life of an 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 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…
A New DPT Finds Fulfillment in Acute Care Rehab
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…
Andrea Benedict: Life as a Physician Assistant [Episode 234]
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…