Shadow a PA

I'm having difficulties finding a PA to shadow. Do anyone know of a PA I can shadow during the summer? You can email me at anneisha.campbell@mssm.edu

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I also am having the same problem finding a PA to shadow for this summer. If anyone has any information my email is klbrown@bw.edu.
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Hey there. I am also having same problems. please some one contact me at malihaz13@yahoo.com

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Anneisha in New York, New York said: I'm having difficulties finding a PA to shadow. Do anyone know of a PA I can shadow during the summer? You can email me at anneisha.campbell@mssm.edu

Thank You!

Hey there,

There is a really great program in Los Angeles at Los Angeles County Hospital (University of SOuthern CAlifornia). It is called the PA-H/DEM program (PA helper/department of Emergency Medicine). I don't know where you live but it would be a great summer opportunity. You have to complete 100 hours of PA shadowing, that is the only requirement. There are numerous PAs there and many others to help you apply to PA schools and learn more about the experience.

The person to contact is Maria Castro in the volunteer office.

323 226 6945

She will send you an application and some literature. The program is outstanding! You actually help the PAs do their work. You are physicians assistant's assistants! Its so much fun. Tell them ANANDA referred you to them. Good luck!

I also having the same problem finding a PA to shadow for this summer in new york. If anyone has any information, please contact me:roxannebatuk@yahoo.com

Does anyone know a PA in the Kansas City area that would be willing to let me shadow them? I'm getting ready to submit my applications for PA school and would love some experience.

Thank you!

meganlaudwig@hotmail.com

I'm also having trouble finding PA to shadow. Does any one know of any in dallas, TX? Please email me back at kkimmyg12@yahoo.com if you know of any. Thank you.

I need to find a PA to shadow as well. Does anyone know of any in Columbus, ohio. My email is jgraham0729@gmail.com Thanks!

Anneisha in New York, New York said: I'm having difficulties finding a PA to shadow. Do anyone know of a PA I can shadow during the summer? You can email me at anneisha.campbell@mssm.edu

Thank You!

Hi Anneisha,

Have you had any luck finding a PA to shadow?

I also live in NYC and am having the TOUGHEST time finding a PA to shadow. The interest is there, but the logistics of making it happen has been challenging. I noticed that you are affiliated with Mt. Sinai. I currently volunteer there and am tempted to just walk in to the ER with my resume. I'm going to ask volunteer services to see if they can help me, too. Email me, maybe we can attack this together! ms.teresa.luong@gmail.com

Teresa

i have question about letter of recommendation.

CASPA requires 3 letters to be submitted online. I already have one from a doc, one from a PA in Internal med. I could have the third one count from my Anatomy Physiology Prof who doesn't knwo me that well but i had an A in her class or i could have it from my boss who knows me very well from Biomedical engineering job where i had worked for two years. which one of the two should i pick... professor or boss?

I also have a problem finding a PA shadow in NJ. if anyone can referre me on my email maashamalla@yahoo.com that would be great.

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Mariana--

I found this website: www.njsspa.org/committees/shadowapp.html it's worth a try!

I just recently found a PA to shadow at a smaller hospital in NYC and offers from another small hospital in the Bronx. The larger hospitals are tougher but from what I found the smaller hospitals have more availbility. Good luck!

Teresa--

I was wondering which hospitals in the NYC area you found that allow the shadowing of a PA. I think Montefiore hospital in the Bronx does it, but where else have you found?

Thanks!

I am also having a tough time shadowing a PA. Does any one know of programs in San Diego?

Sami,
I scored a shadow at New York Eye and Ear because I have a friend that works there--they said they would do it for a friend but usually don't do it b/c it requires a lot of work on their end. I also had to commit to an extra 100 hours of community service (which was fine because I learn a lot there and they are really nice!). The person I was shadowing also *just* recently left so isn't there to ask. I would definitely go with Montifiore--sounds like they have more opportunities.

Good luck!

I am glad to know that I am not the only one having a hard time finding a PA to shadow. No one returns my calls to even tell me that they are not interested. What is up? I live in the DC area and I am desperately trying to find a PA to shadow or even just give me an reference. I have all my other requirements met except for this one.

Would love any suggestions.

Lisa

Victoria in La Jolla, California said: I am also having a tough time shadowing a PA. Does any one know of programs in San Diego?

Hi Victoria,

Just wondering, have you had any luck finding a PA to shadow. I live in San Diego and am considering going to PA school but would like to find a PA to shadow first. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks!

Adam

Hello Adam,

I have not found a PA to shadow yet. I called Kaiser and they will not do it because of HIPPA. What I am going to do is try at clinics in the area and also try the VA Hospital in La Jolla. The clinics might be eaiser to shadow a PA than at a major hospital. If I find out anything I will be sure to let you know. Someone also told me to check the Childrens hospital.

Hey Victoria, Thanks and good luck!

Hi Ananda,
Thank you for the info you shared here.I am an IMG living in Long Beach.
I am looking for shadowing programs in Los Angeles county.Can I use this reference?

Thanks again

Lisa Pawar in Silver Spring, Maryland said: I am glad to know that I am not the only one having a hard time finding a PA to shadow. No one returns my calls to even tell me that they are not interested. What is up? I live in the DC area and I am desperately trying to find a PA to shadow or even just give me an reference. I have all my other requirements met except for this one.

Would love any suggestions.

Lisa

Hi Lisa,I got your message from Indeed site while I was looking for shadowing.
Your email was posted 3 months ago and I am wondering since then did you get any shadowing and where?
I'm still looking.

Thanks a lot for your help

Shivani in Easton, Pennsylvania said: i have question about letter of recommendation.

CASPA requires 3 letters to be submitted online. I already have one from a doc, one from a PA in Internal med. I could have the third one count from my Anatomy Physiology Prof who doesn't knwo me that well but i had an A in her class or i could have it from my boss who knows me very well from Biomedical engineering job where i had worked for two years. which one of the two should i pick... professor or boss?

You have probably already figured this out and submitted the CASPA application, but for future references you should go with the boss. They know you and are going to be give better detail of how well you work and your dedication than any professor who barely knows you. And if the boss has known you longer it just make more sense for them to write the reference

Adam in San Diego, California said: Hi Victoria,

Just wondering, have you had any luck finding a PA to shadow. I live in San Diego and am considering going to PA school but would like to find a PA to shadow first. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks!

Adam

I found some PA's through my states PA association's website... Many of the new grads were willing to let me shadow even if it was just once. Trying the aapa.org and link to your home state.... Or try connecting with local PA programs and recent grads. Most programs don't give out student's or former student's info so you have to be tactful...like give your e-mail and ask if they could reply...Ask question about the school and the lead into shadowing opportunities

Did any one have any luck finding a PA shadow position in San Diego yet?

I am looking for a Physicans Assistant to shadow in Kansas City. Does anyone have any ideas?

If anyone can help me find a PA to shadow in the LOs Angeles area it would be really great. If not shadow, whats the next best thing I can do to help better my chances?? Thank you all in advance

If anyone could help me find a PA to shadow located in the northern new jersey area, i would truly appreciate it as I am having some difficulty finding one in my area, please email me at michaelacheri@yahoo.com

I am having trouble finding a PA to shadow. Anyone in SE Michigan with ideas??

I'm having trouble finding a PA to shadow too:( If anyone has any information and knows any PA in Chandler, AZ please e-mail me at rahila_14@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Hi Everybody,
I live in NJ and I am having trouble finding a PA to shadow. I have checked everywhere I know, emailed volunteer hospitals and called them but I haven't had any good news in finding a PA to shadow. Does anybody know any PA in NJ? I will apply to a PA program in a year but first I need the experience. Can someone please help me> I heard they are not doing the shadow anymore, is it true?

Hi Everybody,
I live in NJ and I am having trouble finding a PA to shadow. I have checked everywhere I know, emailed volunteer hospitals and called them but I haven't had any good news in finding a PA to shadow. Does anybody know any PA in NJ? I will apply to a PA program in a year but first I need the experience. Can someone please help me> I heard they are not doing the shadow anymore, is it true? my email is sofori@spc.edu

Sylvia in Union City, New Jersey said: Hi Everybody,
I live in NJ and I am having trouble finding a PA to shadow. I have checked

I understand it is more difficult to get shadowing opportunities due to HIPAA requirements (Title II, Privacy Rule). I only hope the PA schools are taking this into account and relaxing their shadowing requirements.

It seems like a lot of people are having trouble (myself included) trying to find PA's to shadow.
I'm in the Bay Area and and haven't found one yet. I applied for 5 volunteer positions in the last two months and not one has responded despite my emails and phone calls.
I'm not sure what to do at this point, other than just walk in to medical offices and offer to help out.

I am a practicing PA-C. In my hospital, the medical education dept filters those wishing to shadow. They then take care of the HIPPA hassles. I(I think that you have to fill out a lot of forms and see a video...)