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Che

Updated 2 days ago

Advantages of PA vs Physician - 1107 Replies

When reading the pre-reqs for PA programs, several of the schools list 1,000+ hours of direct patient experience. What would be considered "direct...

catkeor

Updated 2 days ago

Shadow a PA - 60 Replies

I'm looking to shadow a PA in San Diego, CA. If you have any info, please respond to this posting.

Lydia L.

Updated 6 days ago

Shadowing in the Houston/Medical Center Area - 61 Replies

Good evening, I'm recent college graduate from University of Houston Downtown and looking for an opportunity to shadow a PA in the Clear...

Brittni

Updated 6 days ago

nurse practitioner or PA? - 50 Replies

I am trying to make a decision on a career and PA sounds awesome. I am 26. I already have a BA in Psych and am currently finishing massage school. I...

benchicago

Updated 15 days ago

PA school interview preparation - 252 Replies

[QUOTE who="Nick in Oak Forest, Illinois"]hey how r u...i also have an interview at 10:30 am at malcom x... i hope we all do well hope to see my...

chambelan

Updated 16 days ago

PA-C or Master Program - 85 Replies

[QUOTE who="KoloheNurse911 in Honolulu, Hawaii"]OMG! learn how to spell first!![/QUOTE] That actually was a Legit question. You sound very...

Susan

Updated 20 days ago

Interview Preparation - 3210 Replies

Anyone have experience with Touro University CA - Joint MSPAS/MPH Program? I had my interview in mid-April. I was supposed to hear within two weeks. ...

Someone

Updated 24 days ago

Pennsylvania College of Technology- Physician Assistant program - 3 Replies

Wilson,I also am sorry to hear about your negative experiences at PCT. However, workhardplayharder, don't you think it would be beneficial and help...

Anthony

Updated 25 days ago

Miami Dade PA Program (AS) - Admissions Test - 4 Replies

Did you get in? how is it ? im thinking of applying. I am finishing my BS at Nova now.

Joey Manzano

Updated 26 days ago

pcom and pace students/grads/prospective students - 2 Replies

I've heard great things about PCOM. Im looking to apply there this cycle

Shar143

Updated 1 month ago

Physician Assistant school with no HCE - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="sara1234 in Maine"]I got into NOVA with no health care experience.[/QUOTE] Hi, I'm planning to apply to PA school and I currently...

KC

Updated 1 month ago

Applying to CUNY York College Physician Assistant Program - 35 Replies

[QUOTE who="sarah in South Ozone Park, New York"]hey Shirin, I prepared myself by reading books on how to get into PA school. The questions asked...

HayleeS

Steps to becoming a Physician Assistant?

I am currently in high School preparing for my junior year in high school. For my junior and senior year i am enrolled in a state college for Dual...

Janet

Updated 1 month ago

Admissions with Low GPA - 333 Replies

Hello all! I am applying to PA school this year and I wanted to know what you guys think my chances are looking like? My overall GPA is 3.34 :-(...

AdamR

Updated 1 month ago

SJVC Rules - 46 Replies

Hello, I am interested in learning more about PA programs. I have a BS in Biological Sciences (Medical Science emphasis) and minor in Neuro. I also...

goldengirlmk@msn.com

Updated 1 month ago

B.S. vs. Master's - 56 Replies

Hello: I graduated with an AAS for physician assistant in 1992. I want to obtain my Master's level, and understand that there are only a few...

tagu

Updated 1 month ago

Writing an essay at a Physician Assistant School Interview - 64 Replies

Thank you and Goodluck as well!

JFwright

Updated 1 month ago

Looking for a PA program which is easy to get into with a 3.14 GPA - 102 Replies

[QUOTE who="ilovemedicine in Woodbridge, Virginia"]Ok so i have a very disgusting GPA of 2.7 and i graduated with my bachelors in January 2010. I...

FChaudhary

Updated 1 month ago

Physicians Assistant Schooling in Fresno - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="LesH in Los Angeles, California"]Contact the SJVC PA program for information, it may be a good option, especially with the mission...

RM235

Updated 2 months ago

re-entry into clinical practice - 2 Replies

Hello. My advice to you is to check with your state licensing board about how they handle candidates without recent work experience. Getting...

meg.beggs18

Physician Assistant Programs

Hello, I am working on a degree in Exercise Science currently, and I plan to graduate with all of the prerequisites to apply for PA school. I am an...

meg.beggs18

Physician Assistant Programs

Hello, I am working on a degree in Exercise Science currently, and I plan to graduate with all of the prerequisites to apply for PA school. I am an...

aliya

Updated 2 months ago

Downstate & NYIT - BS vs. MA - 16k vs 75k... - 3 Replies

hey debra what did you decide then NYIT or downstate? and are you happy with your decision

Rpreston

Updated 2 months ago

Navy Corpsman - 12 Replies

I'm a retired Commander PA-C, Navy trained and rose from HR (E-1)to my retired rank. I can tell you that we were trained remarkedly different from...

Rpreston

Lookoing for networking for reentry into clinical practice in W. Michigan - Grand Rapids area

I'm a 35+ year PA who has been out of clinical practice for about 8 years due to medical complications post op. I also have a Masters in Health Care...

Betty213

Updated 2 months ago

Looking for a PA to shadow in Miami, fl - 43 Replies

[QUOTE who="Kim in Fort Lauderdale, Florida"]That's strange that no one ever replied... hmmm. Well, what type of medicine are you interested in? I...

Lina

Updated 2 months ago

PA shadowing - 54 Replies

Hello, I am looking for a PA to shadow in central NJ, Flemington/Branchburg/Bridgewater area. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Rachiechika

Updated 2 months ago

Bridging the gap between finishing bachelor's and applying to a PA program? - 1 Reply

Nope! I graduated w/ a bachelors in biomedical sciences. Yes you have to be certified to have any type of "hands on" patient contact, that PA...

workhardplayharder

Rochester Institute of Technology-Physician Assistant program

There doesn't seem to be very much information about RIT on the internet in regards to past students, current students and actual reviews of the...

Lei

Updated 2 months ago

Shadowing - 14 Replies

Hello guys, thanks so much for all these helpful postings! If anyone has any connections with the staff at the local hospitals in clarkville, tn, or...

yamamascentme in Durham, North Carolina

Updated 3 months ago

What type of clinical job experience should I look into doing for PA programs? - 10 Replies

I graduated with a BA in Sociology and had a job doing research afterward. I heard about PA and I really think I would do well at this job and enjoy...

GreenLightStaffing in Coral Springs, Florida

Updated 3 months ago

God Bless Texas! - 1 Reply

We have spent the last year in NYC, before that we lived in the midwest. My husband will lose his job in June, and we decided that we want to move to...

Olechka in Griffin, Georgia

Updated 3 months ago

Looking for a PA mentor and to shadow - 7 Replies

Hello, I am so glad to find this forum after months of searching and calling hospitals and clinics without success. I am currently living in...

Olechka in Griffin, Georgia

Updated 3 months ago

Shadowing Physician Assistant in Metro ATL,GA - 1 Reply

I am a pre-PA student and I am looking for the opportunity to shadow a physician assistant. Can anyone help me to find the opportunity?

Olechka in Griffin, Georgia

Updated 3 months ago

Job Shadow - 71 Replies

Just wondering if any PA's in the Minneapolis area would be willing to allow me to shadow them. I am currently applying for PA school, and any...

Misswifie in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 3 months ago

CUNY-YORK PA SCHOOL, INTERVIEW HELP! - 5 Replies

Hi, I selected for an interview at CUNY-YORK PA SCHOOL. It is coming up very soon. Can anyone provide some tips as to what I can do to...

sara1234 in Maine

Updated 3 months ago

How important is school rank for getting a PA job after school? - 2 Replies

I am trying to decide between a school of very high ranking that is in a location I do not desire to live in during or after school, versus a school...

MyG in Pompano Beach, Florida

Step to become a Physician assistant?

Hello my internet friends I'm 27 and my future goal is to be one day become a PA but right now i Just pass my GED test and I'm planing on going to...

PAS13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Looking for a Preceptor Specializing in Plastic Surgery

I'm a Physician Assistant student about to start my clinical year and I'd like to spend one of my elective rotations in Plastic Surgery. I live in S....

Wayne05 in Castro Valley, California

Updated 4 months ago

How and where to acquire clinical hours in order to apply for P.A. program? - 1 Reply

I am beginning my required prerequisite courses at school to be eligible to apply for a P.A. program, but I am also required to accumulate 3,000...

haydens mommy in North Carolina

Updated 4 months ago

Please help! To become a PA..!! - 1 Reply

Hello, everybody! I am Min, 24 years old and mother of 2yrs old daughter.. its going to be little bit long, so sorry about that advanced.. unfortun...

Daniel in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 4 months ago

I am trying to get into Nova Southeastern PA program? Anybody with a 2.8 overall get in? - 299 Replies

I have a 3.8 science gpa from the past 60 hours ive taken but my overall gpa is a 2.8 due to my first 4 years degree in business where I didn't care....

Ramy Elsayyad in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 4 months ago

Does a State college Bachelors degree matter to become a PA? - 4 Replies

Hello, I am considering the field of P.A and have a few questions. I am currently attending a state college and I almost have my A.A degree. I...

Antoinette in Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Updated 5 months ago

Bachelor's Degree - 155 Replies

I thought I already posted this, but I'm not seeing it on here anymore, so I'm not sure what happened. Anyway, I am really interested in becoming a...

BetterHealthcare in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 5 months ago

P.A SCHOOL DOES IT MATTER WHICH ONE YOU ATTEND? - 274 Replies

I AM A PRE-PA STUDENT AT YORK CUNY COLLEGE IN NYC. THEIR PROGRAM IS FAIRLY NEW IT BEGAN IN 2006. THEY HAVE HAD MANY GRADUATES WHO HAVE PASSED THEIR...

KizzyAspiringCLS in Brooklyn, New York

How are the job prospects after graduating from a CUNY PA program; CUNY York or CUNY City?

Did anyone graduate from a CUNY PA program? CUNY York or City College? If so, can you tell me how job recruiters look at your resume? Both schools...

NeverGiveUp! in Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Updated 6 months ago

Finding a job after failing PANCE - 10 Replies

I am a reasonably new grad (May 2009) who failed the PANCE, but I passed in March 2010 and I am now on the job market. I have had several...

SP023 in Sugar Land, Texas

Updated 6 months ago

Physician Assistant Interview Questions - 29 Replies

I need help from students who have interviewed with TTUHSC or UNTHSC. I have no clue about their interview format. I am expecting to interview with...

Miguel G in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Updated 6 months ago

Low Undergraduate GPA...What to do? - 8 Replies

I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, but unfortunately my GPA is around a 2.5, which is under the minimum GPA requirement of...

Kelli in Alexandria, Kentucky

Updated 7 months ago

Associates Degree - 98 Replies

I live in Florida and there are three Physician Assistant Programs in this state. One being in Miami Dade. Miami Dade is a two year program that cost...

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