So I'm applying this spring to the PA/FNP program at UC Davis. I currently have a 3.56 overall with all class requirements done. I've been working at a student run clinic for the pass quarter, continuing into this quarter where I may eventually become the clinical manager. I have 3 fairly solid letters of recs, 2 from Professors and 1 from an MD. I'm also involved in the organization of a large annual health fair in the UCDMC/Sacramento area for the Asian community.
Currently I think I have many of my bases covered, but my GPA worries me a little. Is a 3.56 competitive enough to make it into any non-graduate/GRE PA programs and will all my extracurricular outweigh the deficit in GPA? Thanks for the help!
Well I actually don't have a BSN because I'm only a 3rd year, but the program at Davis as far as I know does not require a degree to apply to the PA Program. As far as hours go, I only have 100-200 hours of HCE since our clinic is student run, our preceptors are all volunteers and clinic can only be open on Saturdays.
That could be a problem; Davis is one of the programs that values experience highly. Per their own website, two years of hands on experience is highly recommended.
