Posted By: Pankaj Lehar | Uncategorized
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Essay writing is an art. Essay writing can seem daunting to many students. Yet, it’s a skill that is vital for academic success. You can use essays to convey your ideas, regardless of whether you are trying to make a strong argument or analyse a difficult topic. In this article we’ll explore the art and… Continue reading Untitled
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Posted By: Kubin | The Basics
The White Coat: Ceremony, Origins, Meaning, and Controversy
The Origin and Evolution of the White Coat The white coat has become a ubiquitous symbol of medical professionals, but it wasn’t always this way. In fact, black coats were originally used to dissect cadavers by physicians, both because the color black was associated with respect for the dead, and because black made bloodstains less… Continue reading The White Coat: Ceremony, Origins, Meaning, and Controversy
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Posted By: Kubin | Personal Statements
How to Write a Supplemental Essay for PA School
Most physician assistant school applicants are missing a major opportunity: supplemental essays. Applying to PA school successfully is about doing a large number of things right. Applicants know they need to get good grades, write a strong essay, turn in a strong application, etc. But often they gloss over supplemental essays, and it’s a huge… Continue reading How to Write a Supplemental Essay for PA School
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Posted By: Kubin | Paying for PA School
PAI23: How to Pay for PA School, Part 2
Ever wonder how to pay for PA school? Most students work so hard and think so much about actually getting in, that this important detail gets pushed to the back of their minds. Kristin Burton, PA talks with Paul about how she paid of her PA debt in just 16 months.
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Posted By: Kubin | Paying for PA School
PAI22: How to Pay for PA School, Part 1
One of the most neglected topics for Pre-PAs is how to actually pay for PA school. The thinking is anyone who gets into PA school is so glad to be there, that the idea of how to pay for it is far down their list of priorities. As a result, most have no idea how.
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Posted By: Kubin | PA School Interviews
What is an MMI Interview for PA School?
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format is a method of interviewing candidates that is increasingly being used by US medical schools and PA schools. If you have been invited to interview for a PA program, you should be ready a *unique* experience.Where Did MMI Come From?To answer that, we need to talk first about the most… Continue reading What is an MMI Interview for PA School?
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Posted By: Kubin | Essays
The PA School Essay: How Important Is It?
How much does your essay matter when you apply to physician assistant programs? More than you might think…
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Posted By: Kubin | PA School Interviews
PA School Interview Questions: Beyond The Basics
Most students who have been invited to interview for PA school start with the same strategy: they google a big list of PA school interview questions, make up answers to each one and begin memorizing them. In this article I’m going to show you why using big lists of interview questions is unwise, then show… Continue reading PA School Interview Questions: Beyond The Basics
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Posted By: Kubin | School Life
My First Patient Experience as a PA Student
My first patient as a PA student? A woman for a pelvic and breast exam. Just to be clear for the men in the reading audience, a pelvic is a gynecological exam. No, I never saw that coming. Or that right after, I would have another first patient, a male genital and rectal exam. My class… Continue reading My First Patient Experience as a PA Student
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Posted By: Kubin | CASPA
8 CASPA Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The 2018-2019 PA school CASPA application cycle is here. Applicants everywhere are working hard to polish their PA school applications. The new CASPA cycle will open on April 26, 2018. Filling out an online CASPA Application can be tedious. But it can make or break your chances at getting interviews for PA school. After coaching… Continue reading 8 CASPA Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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