Writing Your PA School Personal Statement with Impact [Including a PA Personal Statement Example]
There are approximately 300 accredited PA (physician assistant) schools in the United States. In the most recent application cycle, these…
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Reapplying to PA School: Tips on Polishing and Refining Your NEW Application
An unsuccessful application cycle can feel disappointing. However, the decision to persist, continue working toward your chosen career goal, and…
CASPA: Everything You Need to Know about the Experiences Section
CASPA, the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants, is the primary application service for graduate physician assistant (PA) programs. The…
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…
How to Get into Physician Assistant Programs [Episode 515]
Dr. Valerie Wherley, Accepted consultant and past Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Career Development at William Beaumont School of…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
How to Prepare for a PA School Interview
Physician Assistant program interviews are similar to medical school interviews. There are three possible interview formats: traditional, MMI (multiple mini…
Which One is Right for Me? PA vs. NP vs. Medical School
Why do you want to become a Physician Assistant (PA)? Why not a nurse practitioner or physician? To help you…
Why Should You Consider Becoming a PA?
Most of the clients I work with are dead set on becoming doctors. I believe this mindset exists because doctors…
What to Look for When Selecting a Physician Assistant (PA) Program
One of the keys to choosing the right physician assistant (PA) program for you is program data, including information on…
5 Qualities to Highlight in Your Physician Assistant Program Application
In addition to identifying students with academic promise, physician assistant programs are looking for students who have a wide range…
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…
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…
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…
How Did This Successful PA Applicant Get Accepted? [Episode 349]
Interview with Erica Cousins, entering PA student [Show summary] Erica Cousins, PA school reapplicant, shares what she did differently the…
Macy’s Journey Through Yale’s Online PA Program
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is…