Navigating PA School with a Low GPA: Sara Matthews' Journey and Advice
In this interview, Sara Matthews, a recently graduated, board-certified PA working in OBGYN and urogynecology, shares her journey from overcoming a low GPA and gaining patient care experience for PA school applications. Despite facing challenges with her grades, Sara’s perseverance and focus on improving her patient care experience paid off, leading to her acceptance into PA school at Lincoln Memorial University.
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First Day on the Job as a New PA: Real Talk and Advice You may know today's Pre-PA Club guest from her Tiktok @lyssllo, or Alyssa Lloret, PA-C! We discuss the transition from PA school to starting a new job as a physician assistant in the real world. Alyssa shares her experience of taking a gap year, the application process for PA school, and ultimately landing a job in an ENT department. She highlights the importance of remaining open-minded about specializations, the usefulness of gap years to gain healthcare experience, and the value of being proactive in job searching early.
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Navigating PA School Applications: Interviews, Essays, and Insights
On today's podcast episode I am interviewing PA Platform coach, Peter Alfano, PA-C. We dive into the intricacies of preparing focusing on essays and interviews. Through discussing various essay styles and offering live editing advice, we underline the importance of personalizing essays to showcase applicants' journey to wanting to become a PA.
We discuss avoiding common errors such as being too casual or failing to specify why one wants to be a PA. Peter gives tips on interview preparation, stressing the necessity of expressing genuine interest in the PA profession, detailing personal experiences, and tailoring responses to demonstrate a deep understanding of the PA role.
Additionally, he gives advice for re-applicants on enhancing their applications and interviews based on feedback. Throughout, the importance of authenticity, thorough preparation, and understanding the unique aspects of the PA profession is highlighted.
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00:00 Navigating the Quirks of Professional Communication
00:16 Beadaholique: A Go-To for Beading Supplies
00:23 Essay Season: Insights and Preferences
01:10 Deep Dive into Essay Writing for Pre-PA Academy
05:02 Personal Journey to Choosing the PA Profession
09:22 The Art of Crafting a Compelling Essay
11:58 Navigating Personal Topics in Professional Essays
14:27 Mock Interviews: Strategies and Genuine Responses
16:02 Unconventional Interview Answers and Their Impact
17:28 The Art of Asking Unique Interview Questions
18:33 Common Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
21:19 The Importance of Specificity and Confidence in Interviews
23:20 Mock Interviews: Preparing for the Worst Case Scenario
26:00 Last-Minute Interview Preparations: Dos and Don'ts
29:44 The Ideal Timeline for Interview Preparation
30:35 Concluding Thoughts on Interview Strategies.......................................................
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Make sure to check out the Rosh Review by Blueprint book at AAPA!
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