physician assistant

Hello! I had a PA interview at my first choice school today, hooray. I think it went pretty well (at least, I hope it did lol). I wanted to mail a thank you letter tomorrow, but I'm not sure who I should send it to. I had a one-on-one interview with a faculty member, and a different faculty...

I originally planned to apply to DO school this coming cycle but after doing some extensive shadowing/interviewing I am opting for the PA route. I don't have a ton of PA shadowing ~25 hours, which may increase over this semester. Right now I am unsure where my time would be best spent in order...

I currently work as a researcher in a prestigious orthopaedic sports medicine clinic. I work with PRP and BMC injections. I'm more on the research side (stem cell research), but now have started interacting with patients via shadowing and injection outcomes. I have a published abstract at ORS...

Hi everyone--I'm a post-bac student about to start my journey towards medicine. I'm in the transitional period of being a journalist to becoming a student again and am about to take all the pre-req classes for medical school in just one week. I was wondering if becoming a physician is a good...

I'm a recent graduate from a UC in Human Biology, prior to that I was a transfer student from a CC. I'm planning on applying to PA school in the future. My degree included all the prereqs I needed for PA school so I don't need to take new classes, however I would like to improve my undergrad &...

Hello, I am a 19 year old honors student and just finished my first semester of sophomore year. I graduated high school with over a 4.0 GPA. Depression, however, has had a big impact on me over the past few years. I have always wanted to be in the medical field, either as an MD or PA. I am now...

Hey guys. I'm new to this forum so I have no idea if I'm posting this correctly. For those of you who have already gone through or are going through PA school applications I have a dilemma... I recently got an offer as an MA for let's say a very prestigious ivy league hospital. The position is...

Hey all, Would you recommend Caribbean medical school (SGU, ROSS, AUC, SABA) or a US PA Program? A little info regarding my specific circumstances: I graduated with a BA Psych and Minor Bio (bioI/II, chem I/II, anatomy, physio, neuroscience, invert zoo, vert zoo, pharmacol) with a 3.95...

Two female USC PA students looking for a third roommate. Females preferred. Very affordable housing near USC Health Science Campus and Alhambra Campus. Available August 1. Rent for the room is $775 plus utilities. This is a 3 bed/2 bath house. Quiet and safe neighborhood across the street...

Hey y'all! I know this question has been asked a hundred times on these forums (because I've read them all!) but I felt like I need some answers that aligned more with my situation. So here it goes... A little background about myself: I just recently graduated from college, biology degree...

Hey y'all! I know this question has been asked a hundred times on these forums (because I've read them all!) but I felt like I need some answers that aligned more with my situation. So here it goes... A little background about myself: I just recently graduated from college, biology degree...

Hello, everyone! Sorry, i don't know where to post this but I was in need of information about becoming a Physician Assistant Specialist. 1. How long does it take to become one? Does it include the 2 years of Grad school? 2. What is required ? I plan on becoming a Physician Assistant after...

Hi, I switched over from wanting to be an MD to a PA recently, but I have already taken my MCAT and got a really good score (514, 91 st percentile). Would this help in an application to PA school or would they question my dedication towards becoming a PA? Thank you

Looking for advice/anyone who has been in a similar situation. Currently in my first clinical rotation (inpatient acute care) after finishing my first year of my DPT (3-year program, class of 2018). Having second thoughts about wanting to be a PT, and am leaning towards applying to PA school (2...

Hey guys! So bear with me, this may be a bit long... but I really would like some honest, thoughtful advice from several different viewpoints. I am 22, (often confusing it with being about 45), and began college at 17 after graduating high school early. I completed four years at a community...

I am almost done with undergrad (I will finish in the summer), but I am currently torn between applying to PA school or Pharmacy school... I enjoy both professions (maybe pharmacy a little more since it's heavier in problem solving with math, chem, bio). I've shadowed one pharmacist and a couple...

desperately looking for input: Im a transferring undergrad, I was accepted into a Pre-psychological and Brian sciences program at UCSB and into the Psych program at UCSD. Im pursuing becoming a PA so i need to keep my gpa up. im in love with SD. however the program at SB allows me too choose...

Thank you so much!

Calling all Nontraditional Students!! If you have a moment, and you are willing, please answer the following questions: At what age did you matriculate? What was your background going in? What motivated you to make a switch into medicine? Did you go for an MD or Mid–Level credential (such as...

Hey everyone, I wanted to post this on the PA forum website but it won't let me register -_- maybe someone here can help. I'm a junior in my undergrad preparing to apply end of May. I've got about 15 hours shadowing a PA in oculoplastics, 20 shadowing a PA in interventional radiology, 30...

Hello, I have a bit of a dilemma. I have debated endlessly on which is better for me: PA or MD. I ended up picking PA mainly because of the three following reasons: 1. Tuition and loan costs 2. Stress of profession is less 3. Flexibility with specialties However, the thought that I might be...

A medical office in Brooklyn NY is looking for a motivated physician (MD/DO) or physician assistant (PA) with NYS license to work in a primary care practice; full time or part time, in a supportive environment utilizing electronic medical records. Bilingual English/Chinese preferred. Recent...

Hi everyone, I am currently an undergrad pre-PA student who is seriously considering the USPHS as a future career. I am fascinated by the dedication of the service to public health both domestically and abroad. I have looked at some of the "Best Kept Secrets" on the website, and have seen that...

Hey everyone! I'm looking for some insight and advice from PA's/NP's/MD/DO's. I graduated with my BSN in August and have been working as an RN since December (not very long!). I've realized that nursing is not for me, and that I should have stuck to pre-med instead of changing majors in...

Physician Assistant - Dermatology Confidential Company - Long Island/Queens, NY Job Description: Are you a passionate physician assistant with a Dermatology background? Very large specialty group with General, Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons, Dermatopathologists, and...

Hi everyone, From what I've heard, the PA route is sort of a backup plan for many Americans, if they dont get into med school. I was wondering if that is true for my fellow Canadians? Seeing as our med schools are extremely difficult to get into.

Hello everyone, I was trying to find the answer to this online with no luck (obviously). Does anyone know how many students matriculate into PA programs at McMaster and UofT/NOSM each year? I know at Mac their first PA class had around 21 students, but I can't find anything beyond that one...

Hi I'm new here. I am pre-PA and on track to graduate from undergrad in one year from now (in December 2016). My plan was to become CNA certified this summer (of 2016), and start working full time in Jan 2017 after graduation. I would then take a gap 1.5 year and spend over a year working as a...

Hi everyone, I am a junior in college and strongly leaning towards PA school for my post-college medical training. As a career, I have been interested in becoming a care provider in either psychiatry, OB, or endocrinology. Specifically, I would be interested in working as a PA in the psych unit...

A bit about me first; I am currently a microbiology major at a University of Wisconsin college and I have chosen the pre-medical path due to my love for problem solving, biology, altruism, and humanity. I've always wanted to be a knowledgeable person with abilities to help others in need... I am...

I have a 3.2 Gpa and a 3.3 Science gpa. I have 3000 hours of HCE at a rehabilitation facility as a CNA. I have 100 hours of volunteer experience. Research experience in a lab. Letters from Md, PA, and Head of nursing at the facility I work at. I also have a great interest and need to become a...

I want to get patient contact hours however many accepted positions that accredited PA programs accept require certifications. I work full time for CDC, MPH, and I have to take some additional pre-requisites which is why I want to start patient contact hours right away versus waiting to complete...

I have a Cumm GPA of 3.2, and a Science GPA of 3.0. I plan to retake some courses and take a few additional courses next semester at CC (total of 12 credits). I have about 2000 hours of patient care experience. I am debating RN ( to NP) or PA school. I just want to hear options on how...

I am a student in Texas. I am going to be applying to a Physician Assistant program in a couple years. My concern is that I have a criminal history. I have three misdemeanor shoplifting offenses on my record. When I apply for the program, they will have been 5 & 7 years ago that they happened. I...

I am a late 20-something year old female applying to PA school. I was curious if anyone has any insight as to how they will consider me from the admissions stand point? Ask for details, don't want to over share. =)

Hi everyone, I am a premed currently considering switching to PA. I am non-trad, and I feel that PA could give me the opportunity to do clinical work but also have time for other things in life. I plan on going into primary care regardless of MD or PA. I am relatively recently married, and...

I am currently into my second year of my undergrad at a UC. Currently, things have been up and down. Some classes have been tough and some have not. My experience thus far, has been a growing and learning experience. I am beginning to swallow my pride and drop classes that I know I cannot handle...

Hey everyone! (i posted this in the premed thread, not sure which forum is more relevant to my issue) I am currently in the clinical portion of nursing school. I am in my first semester, after prereqs where we are learning what nurses do, assessment, etc. This has caused a debate in my head...

Hey everyone! I am currently in the clinical portion of nursing school. I am in my first semester, after prereqs where we are learning what nurses do, assessment, etc. This has caused a debate in my head. While learning about the nursing duties I find myself more and more wanting to do what...

Next June, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Georgia will launch a two-year’s physician assistant master’s program. The first class will have 20 students. Some interesting PA stats (from a Georgia Health News article): • In Georgia, the number of PAs has increased...