Future PA,
Watch the video below to learn how to respond to the #1 Physician Assistant School Interview question of all time. “Why do you want to become a PA? Learning to answer this question properly is extremely important. Blow this one and the interview is over!!
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Ok. Remember when you are asked this very important question, be sure to give an answer that really shows the committee that you KNOW why you want to become a PA!
Helping you get into PA School,
Dave
“The PA Coach”
Nice! I’m loving it. This video really helps to soldify my answer as to why I want to become a P.A. Thanks again Dave for being a tremendous help, and sharing with us the realism of the application process.
@Michael: No problem Michael. I truly enjoy what I do. Thanks for commenting on the vid. I will keep em coming.
Dave,
The information that you offer is priceless. I’m waiting to hear from my top two schools and I can’t wait to be a PA. I appreciate all your advice.
Ryan Walsh
(future PA)
@Ryan: I’m glad that you find the info helpful. Good luck and let me know when you hear something! I’m rooting for ya.
Any advice on what to wear for an open house? I went to the first one and was completely over dressed. I wore a white shirt and tie for it and everyboday else wore jeans and a polo shirt. I would assume it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed. Please advise….
This is my first visit to your website (saw your video on youtube). I like how you keep it real. I have been asking myself that question for a long time, and trying to find the right answer for me and for the admissions committee. (I just know deep doown it is what I want to be, I just have to find the right words to express it)
I am now beginning my pre-reqs, so I have a long way to go but have started preparing aanyway.
Thanks a lo. I think I will spend a lot of time on this site.
@Michael J. Thanks for your kind words. Keep coming back to this site often as I will keep adding useful content and videos. Best of luck to you.
hi,God bless u for the good job.i have a physician interview in two weeks..how do i answer these questions:1.why do want to become a P.A??2..Who are u?? 3..what makes u better than the rest??? 4..what new ideas have u got to move the P.A course forward??????please help…thanx
@Koffie—Send me an email through the contact form on this blog so we can talk. You need some emergency “Interview Prep”.
Dave,
I just started to watch your videos and I thank you for taking the time to do them I feel it helps a lot. I’m currently a medical assistant and phlebotomist. I feel at 20 years old that’s a good start, but my main goal is to become a PA. My question is what should I look for when trying to figure out the best PA school to attend?
Thanks again for your help Coach.
Thank you so much for your videos. They are really helping me relax and feel prepared. I have an interview in one week from today for the only PA program I applied to. I was wondering if you could help me out by telling me what kind of interesting questions I should be prepared to answer.Also I heard that the interview has a written segment where they have previously asked random questions like ” give instructions to a friend on changing a flat tire.” What exactly are they looking for in this kind of question. Thanks again for all your help.
Coach Dave,
Your site is a gift from Allah. Seriously. Travelling through this site, and seeing fellow future PA students flocking to your guidance. I have been soul searching throughout my HS Junior/Senior/Frosh in College, whether I wanted to pursue PA or MD. I currently a sophomore Dual Biology/Psychology Major, minoring in Human Services in Touro College NYC. What inspires me is not just ability to help patients, or even the autonomy that comes with being a PA. But is the fact that I can be a part of a team, that “cares” for the patient and can “care” for the patient. Another great reason, is the fact that I am able to obtain lots of medical knowledge, and apply it, knowing that someone has my back (The MDs), and when ever the doctors need me, I am there as well. I have great leadership skills, yet life isn’t as fulfilling practicing with like minded individuals.
My older sisters are PAs. One is a Surgery PA at Columbia Presbyterian. One is a ER PA at Mount Sinai, and One is a ER PA at NY Methodist. I often listen to their stories, about how exciting the field can be, and how much of an positive impact they make in patients lives. Its a noble field.
I am not so worried on the interview…I want to make sure I have my pre-reqs in order, my vollie hours, and getting shadow time…
I just have to rant, after seeing page after page of awesomeness that is THE PA COACH….
Thanks for the site….Thank you for being there for us students…
P.S. Imma holla at you about the platnium special…..
email and fb page link is there…..
Moe, thank you for such kind words! I really appreciate that. I have committed to help as many deserving future PAs as I can! Stay motivated.