I would like to apply for the April 2016 PA cycle so I am working on my requirements now. I want to post my stats to see if I will be considered a strong or a weak candidate, and what suggestions you have so I can improve.
Something about myself is that I am currently a full-time science teacher, I was wondering how this admissions committees would view this since my full-time profession is not one in health-care.
Since I work full-time during the day I have to get all of my patient contact hours through volunteer work. So far, I have about 100 hours, and I am trying to accumulate about 1,000 hours. Each week I volunteer with an EMT crew on a 12-hour shift, and scribe at a clinic 3-6 hours per week. In the summer time I hope to increase my hours. Is it OK, all of my hours are volunteer and not paid?
In terms of shadowing experience, I have shadowed an MD, and I have contacted a PA who will allow me shadow. I hope to shadow this PA on multiple occasions. I also hope to contact some more to see a variety of clinical experiences.
These are my grade point average stats:
Undergrad Major: Biology
GPA: 3.94
Graduate Masters: Teaching Secondary Biology
GPA: 4.0
My GRE: was a 300 total. Math: 149 and Reading: 151 and Writing: 4.5
In my undergrad, I did over 1,260 hours of research, I am not sure where this would count in the application. Through my research I was able to attend a national conference and publish a poster.
I also had a variety of volunteer experiences and leadership positions. My volunteer experiences ranged from working in homeless shelters, to serving food at soup kitchens, to volunteering and tutoring youth. Some of my leadership positions included Vice President of Latino Student Association, Peer Mentor, University TA and tutor, and editor for our undergraduate research journal. I helped lead three trips to Latin America, and was a lead interpreter on these trips. Because of my leadership in my university, I was recognized with two awards by my university at the end of my graduation.
A lot of the work that I did in my undergrad revolved around the Latino Community and promoting social justice. In my spare time I do volunteer work through my church to mentor young Latino immigrants and high school students. I speak Spanish fluently, so this helps me connect with them.
In terms of certifications, I have BLS-CPR, and I am currently getting my certification.
I also need to take medical terminology, and two courses in anatomy and physiology. I am taking medical terminology this semester, and I am taking the two anatomy courses this summer at a community college.
Please let me know what you think, and how I can improve in any way! I really appreciate the support and advice, and I wish everyone a lot of luck! We can do it!
Something about myself is that I am currently a full-time science teacher, I was wondering how this admissions committees would view this since my full-time profession is not one in health-care.
Since I work full-time during the day I have to get all of my patient contact hours through volunteer work. So far, I have about 100 hours, and I am trying to accumulate about 1,000 hours. Each week I volunteer with an EMT crew on a 12-hour shift, and scribe at a clinic 3-6 hours per week. In the summer time I hope to increase my hours. Is it OK, all of my hours are volunteer and not paid?
In terms of shadowing experience, I have shadowed an MD, and I have contacted a PA who will allow me shadow. I hope to shadow this PA on multiple occasions. I also hope to contact some more to see a variety of clinical experiences.
These are my grade point average stats:
Undergrad Major: Biology
GPA: 3.94
Graduate Masters: Teaching Secondary Biology
GPA: 4.0
My GRE: was a 300 total. Math: 149 and Reading: 151 and Writing: 4.5
In my undergrad, I did over 1,260 hours of research, I am not sure where this would count in the application. Through my research I was able to attend a national conference and publish a poster.
I also had a variety of volunteer experiences and leadership positions. My volunteer experiences ranged from working in homeless shelters, to serving food at soup kitchens, to volunteering and tutoring youth. Some of my leadership positions included Vice President of Latino Student Association, Peer Mentor, University TA and tutor, and editor for our undergraduate research journal. I helped lead three trips to Latin America, and was a lead interpreter on these trips. Because of my leadership in my university, I was recognized with two awards by my university at the end of my graduation.
A lot of the work that I did in my undergrad revolved around the Latino Community and promoting social justice. In my spare time I do volunteer work through my church to mentor young Latino immigrants and high school students. I speak Spanish fluently, so this helps me connect with them.
In terms of certifications, I have BLS-CPR, and I am currently getting my certification.
I also need to take medical terminology, and two courses in anatomy and physiology. I am taking medical terminology this semester, and I am taking the two anatomy courses this summer at a community college.
Please let me know what you think, and how I can improve in any way! I really appreciate the support and advice, and I wish everyone a lot of luck! We can do it!
