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…
What Does it Mean to Be an Occupational Therapist?
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…
Real-Life Tips from 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 Sarah, a new PA Sarah, thank you for sharing your story with us! Congratulations on recently becoming a PA! Where did you go to PA school, and when…
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…