CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants) is a valuable service that is offered through the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) to streamline the application process. The organization allows you to fill out one application and have your information forwarded to as many as 139 different accredited participating programs. Please don’t forget to check in […]
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5 Areas Your Letter Of Recommendation Must Address
Arguably one of the most important components of your application will be your minimum three letters of recommendation. These letters of recommendation should be from people, preferably in the medical field who have worked directly with you during your patient contact hours. If you choose to select one of your professors from your undergraduate studies, […]
Physician Assistant Interview–Ways to Impress the Admissions Committee During Your Interview
Congratulations! You have been invited to interview at one or more schools. You have reached the most critical stage of the applications process. You have worked hard and you deserve this opportunity. At this point in the process the competition is even fiercer than it has been up to this point. The committee has narrowed […]
Physician Assistant–Why Your Personal Statement Must Stand Out
While your academic qualifications and preparations may get your application packet past the first round, there is no doubt that the content of your personal statement or narrative will determine if you get to the interview stage of the process. Never forget that there may be as many as 100 applicants for each available spot […]