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March 21, 2023

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How to Get into Physician Assistant Programs [Episode 515]

Dr Valerie Wherley how to get accepted to Physician Assistant programs

Dr. Valerie Wherley, Accepted consultant and past Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Career Development at William Beaumont School of Medicine, and former Director of Pre-Health Advisement and Director of the Pre-Health Postbac Certificate Program at Sacred Heart University, speaks in depth about the path to becoming a physician assistant. [Show Summary] Healthcare is a… 

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Article by Accepted / Accepted Podcast, Admissions Consulting, Admissions Straight Talk, Other Healthcare Admissions / 2023 Healthcare Admissions, Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant Student Interview, podcast, The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant

January 31, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Writing Your PA School Personal Statement with Impact [Including a Bonus PA Personal Statement Example]

PA Guide Writing Your Personal Statement

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… 

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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

December 6, 2022

Reading Time: 13 minutes

MD/PA/NP/DO/DDS/MPH: What Do They Require? [Episode 499]

MD/PA/NP/DO/DDS/MPH: What Do They Require? 499 Valerie Wherley Nov 22

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… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, dental school admissions, MpH, osteopathic med school, Physician Assistant, podcast, premed, premed clinical experience

March 22, 2022

Reading Time: 16 minutes

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

Anthony Brenneman Feb 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

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]

Podcast interview with April Stouder

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

July 28, 2020

Reading Time: 17 minutes

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

Podcast interview with Dr. Barry Rothman

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, Other Healthcare Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, allied health professions, COVID-19 med, MD/PhD, nursing, Physician Assistant, podcast, postbac, secondary essays

June 17, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes

How to Prepare for a PA School Interview

PA Guide Acing Your Interview

Physician Assistant program interviews are similar to medical school interviews. There are three possible interview formats: traditional, MMI (multiple mini interview) or a hybrid of these two. Traditional interviews involve any combination of students and interviewers, with up to 3 students being interviewed by up to 3 interviewers. If a school uses a traditional one-on-one… 

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

June 4, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Which One is Right for Me? PA vs. NP vs. Medical School

PA Guide PA vs NP vs Med School

Why do you want to become a Physician Assistant (PA)? Why not a nurse practitioner or physician? To help you answer this question, what follows is a direct comparison of these three educational and professional options, focusing on three specific programs. Using information from the top ranked programs from U.S. News and World Report for… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / duke university medical school, Physician Assistant, The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant

May 27, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Why Should You Consider Becoming a PA?

PA Guide Why Become a PA

Most of the clients I work with are dead set on becoming doctors. I believe this mindset exists because doctors have such a visible role in patient care historically, and are represented in the media as being at the very top of the healthcare hierarchy. The physician assistant (PAs) profession is a relatively new member… 

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

May 24, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

What to Look for When Selecting a Physician Assistant (PA) Program

PA Guide Selecting Programs

One of the keys to choosing the right physician assistant (PA) program for you is program data, including information on the programs’ matriculants. Unfortunately that’s more difficult to come by for PA applicants since the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) does not provide data on applicants or matriculants for individual PA programs, but… 

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

May 7, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes

5 Qualities to Highlight in Your Physician Assistant Program Application

The ultimate guide to becoming a physician assistant 5 qualities programs seek

In addition to identifying students with academic promise, physician assistant programs are looking for students who have a wide range of specific personal characteristics. Based on the criteria for the most competitive PA programs, there are five general areas in which students are evaluated. What character traits make for a stand-out physician assistant applicant? Academic… 

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

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, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant

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, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Physician Assistant, Rankings

February 27, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

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

Student interview with Daniela

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, Other Healthcare 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, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, Physician Assistant, researching med schools

January 28, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes

How Did This Successful PA Applicant Get Accepted? [Episode 349]

Podcast interview with Erica Cousins

Interview with Erica Cousins, entering PA student [Show summary] Erica Cousins, PA school reapplicant, shares what she did differently the second time around to get admitted to several programs. A soon-to-be PA student shares tips for gaining acceptance to physician assistant programs [Show notes] Our guest today, Erica Cousins, is happily anticipating the start of… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Physician Assistant, podcast, what is PA school like

October 3, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Macy’s Journey Through Yale’s Online PA Program

Student interview with Macy

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 Macy, a student in a uniquely flexible, Ivy League PA program Macy, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or experience that inspired your… 

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

July 15, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

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

Andrea Benedict Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant Interview

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

May 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes

A PA with a Platform – Helping PA Students Push Toward Their Goals

Student IV Savanna Perry

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Savanna… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / med school student interview, Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant Student Interview

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