As a pre-physician assistant, you are embarking on the often challenging journey to secure admission to PA school. The application process can be rigorous, with high competition and limited available seats. It can be dishearteningRead More
Aspiring physician assistants (PAs) often make some common mistakes when applying to PA school. These mistakes can cause their CASPA application to be rejected or delay the admission process. Today, we will discuss three mistakesRead More
As a pre-physician assistant student, one of the most important components of your application to PA school is your personal statement. This is where you shine! Your personal statement is a chance to showcase yourRead More
Becoming a physician assistant (PA) requires dedication, hard work, and successfully completing certain prerequisites. While the specific requirements may vary from program to program, there are several core prerequisites that are required for most PA schools.Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, and the healthcare profession is no exception. CASPA has an optional essay – referred to as the COVID essay – for applicants to discussRead More
We get asked all the time about gaining patient care experience (PCE). Many physician assistant schools now require a certain number of PCE hours to even apply. So naturally, being motivated students, most pre-PAs areRead More
If you know anything about rolling admissions, then you’ve probably heard it’s best to submit as early as possible to PA school. And this is true… …But not ALWAYS. Some students are better off waitingRead More
We absolutely love our clinic positions…working as physician assistants in the OR and in the emergency department is SO fun. We frequently say to ourselves, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” SinceRead More
When I was 7, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer. When I was 9, I wanted to be an Olympic gold-medalist. When I was 15, I wanted to be a astronaut. When I wasRead More
Are you ready for CASPA to open? The waiting is excruciating. The entire pre-PA world cheers and clinks glasses when the new CASPA cycle opens at the end of April. The thing you’ve been workingRead More