Posted By: Kubin | PA vs. MD
Will Being a PA Satisfy You? Worry Not
If you struggle with the career decision of PA vs MD or PA vs NP or even PA vs Starbucks Barista (a job I’ve long fantasized about) you’ve probably wondered once or twice: “Will Being a Physician Assistant Satisfy Me?”
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Posted By: Kubin | Prerequisites, Grades, and Majors
Applying to Physician Assistant School With A Low Grade
Applying to Physician Assistant school with a low grade might seem like a recipe for rejection, but this isn’t necessarily true. Of course, the best way to maximize your chances of acceptance is to have only outstanding grades, but things happen, and it isn’t always possible. There is nothing about having a low grade (or… Continue reading Applying to Physician Assistant School With A Low Grade
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Posted By: Kubin | Physician Assistant Specialties
Physician Assistant Specialty: Cardiology
Today, we examine a popular physician assistant specialty: cardiology. I called in a favor and interviewed my good friend, cardiology physician assistant, Liz Torok.
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Posted By: Kubin | Become a PA
Getting Into PA School: Paul’s Story
It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of physician assistant requirements. With all the exams for prerequisite classes, researching PA programs, filling out CASPA applications, chasing down letters or recommendation, and paying the bills any way you can, things can turn into a grind. Do you feel that way? I remember how clearly… Continue reading Getting Into PA School: Paul’s Story
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Posted By: Kubin | Coaching, Tools, and Resources
Have a Mentor? You Should
Do you have a mentor? If you’re a Pre-PA student (or any aspiring professional for that matter), you definitely should. When I studied career counseling for my Masters in psychology, one of the best tips they gave us for helping graduate school applicants and job seekers was to get them a mentor. It’s great advice,… Continue reading Have a Mentor? You Should
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Posted By: Kubin | The Basics
Physician Associate or Physician Assistant?
Juliet: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2) Should the physician assistant title become physician associate? Take the poll, then read the article to learn about the effort to make it happen, along with the pros and cons…… Continue reading Physician Associate or Physician Assistant?
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Posted By: Kubin | Prerequisites, Grades, and Majors
Prerequisites For PA School: Four Physiology Concepts To Master Now
The prerequisites for PA School vary widely by program, but one that you’ll definitely need for every PA school is physiology. At UC Davis, the first meaty class we take-in the summer quarter of year one-is pathophysiology, the physiology of disease. It takes physiology a step further by covering what happens in the body when… Continue reading Prerequisites For PA School: Four Physiology Concepts To Master Now
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Posted By: Kubin | Prerequisites, Grades, and Majors
5 Habits of Highly Effective Pre-Physician Assistant Students
Want to be a successful as a pre-physician assistant student? Then start cultivating good habits now. If you become an effective pre-physician assistant student, before you know it, you’ll be successful (non-pre-) physician assistant student. Borrowing from things we did, saw others do, or feel are vital in PA school, we present here the top… Continue reading 5 Habits of Highly Effective Pre-Physician Assistant Students
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Posted By: Kubin | Become a PA
Physician Assistant Admissions Committees: What They Search For
Physician assistant admissions committees can be tough to please. A reader emailed us this week with a question about it: Hey, guys. After exploring your site, I’m convinced that PA is a better fit for me than MD. My question is: how does one convince a physician assistant admissions committee? Any help in the matter… Continue reading Physician Assistant Admissions Committees: What They Search For
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Posted By: Kubin | Prerequisites, Grades, and Majors
The Pre-Physician Assistant Major: Choose Wisely
The question we are asked most frequently by pre-pa students is: “Which pre-physician assistant major should I choose?” We love hearing this question because it tells us that these pre-physician assistant students are thinking ahead. If you’re planning to attend a PA school far enough in advance of actually applying that you can consider which… Continue reading The Pre-Physician Assistant Major: Choose Wisely
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