Lydia Seibert from @futurePA on Instagram explains her process of going from the military to a civilian physician assistant school. We go over how the military can assist in paying for PA school and what to look for in a program if you already have a military background.
Episode 8: Interview with Adanna the PA
This week I'm interviewing Adanna the PA - first year PA student, 2nd time applicant, wife, mom, and upcoming Youtube star, She goes over her mistakes and advice for others trying to go to PA school and giving an inside look at what it's really like.
Adanna the PA Youtube channel - http://bit.ly/2kG4tvi
Thank you so much for listening! Feel free to leave a review or comment of what you would like to hear about in an upcoming episode.
Episode 7: PA vs MD - An Interview with Dr. Ryan Gray from MedicalSchoolHQ
Are you on the fence between becoming a physician assistant or going to medical school? You're definitely not alone. This episode dives in to the PA vs MD topic that so many people have questions about. In this conversation with Dr. Ryan Gray from MedicalSchoolHQ.net we break down the similarities and differences of medical school and PA school, as well as the careers.
The (Few) Disadvantages of Being a PA - http://bit.ly/2hQ5mjX
PA School vs Medical School - http://bit.ly/2y1u6eK
PA Scope of Practice Laws - http://bit.ly/2yKc8Lr
Make sure to follow along on Instagram @thePAplatform and join The Pre-PA Club Facebook group! And if you enjoyed the episode, leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you want to hear about next.
Episode 6: Personal Statement Content for Your PA School Essay
In this week's episode, we'll start discussing personal statements, and specifically content. What should be included? What should you avoid? I've read and edited hundreds of other PA school applicants essays, and so I'll be sharing what I'm looking for when I read those essays and what the admissions committees are looking for. Here are some additional resources too:
Personal Statement Worksheet Downloads
Related Blog Post: Personal Statement 101: Content
If there's a topic you would like to hear covered in an upcoming episode, leave a comment in your review!
Episode 5: How to Choose the Right PA Program for You
Today's episode is all about making sure that you're choosing a program that is the right fit for you, and there are a ton of factors that can and should go into that decision. I'll break those down for you in this episode. Here are some of the resources that are referenced throughout the episode:
Guest Post from The PA Life: Accreditation, Location, and PANCE Rate, Oh My!...How to Pick a PA Program that's Right for You!
Program Spotlights on The PA Platform
Physician Assistant Manual (Affiliate Link)
The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group
The PA Platform Instagram Page
Please leave a review on iTunes to let me know what you think and comment with any topics you would like to hear on upcoming episodes in the future.
Episode 4: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Physician Assistant School
A while back I did a guest blog post for Brittany at PA Fanatic, and in today's episode I go a bit more in depth when discussing 5 things I wish I knew before I started PA school. Here is a link to the original blog post if you want to check it out.
PANCE review books referenced in the episode (Amazon affiliate links):
Facebook Group - The Pre-PA Club
I would love if you would take a second to leave a review, give me some feedback, and let me know what you want to hear about in upcoming episodes!
Episode 3: Shadowing Etiquette
Once you've secured your shadowing opportunities, you want to make the best impression possible. In today's episode I'm sharing my tips and personal experiences to help you make the most of your time shadowing a PA, and hopefully securing a letter of recommendation! If you're looking for more ways to find hours, make sure to check out Episode #2: How to Find Shadowing Hours.
Related Post: Shadowing Etiquette
Episode 2: How to Find Shadowing Hours
Shadowing a physician assistant is an important part of your application for PA school. Programs want to see that you've put in the time and effort that it takes to understand what you're jumping in to. The only problem is that finding shadowing hours can be very difficult. I'm sharing some tips in today's episode to help you find opportunities for shadowing.
Related Post: How to Find Shadowing Hours
Episode 1: Welcome to The Pre-PA Club Podcast - Meet Your Host, Savanna Perry
In this first episode, I'll be sharing an introduction about myself, how I became a physician assistant (and why), and what led me to start The PA Platform and The Pre-PA Club Podcast. I would love some feedback on the episode and any suggestions for future episodes as well, so feel free to leave a comment below!
And if you enjoyed the episode and would like to hear more, please subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review! And if you want to leave a voicemail question to be answered on the show, you can do so below!
New Podcast is Live! Send your questions in!
Since I started doing webinars a few months ago, I've really enjoyed getting to actually share information by speaking instead of just writing. I love listening to podcasts, and there really isn't anything awesome out there for Pre-PA folks, so like I did with The PA Platform, I just decided that I'll have to make it happen.
It takes time to read a blog post, but podcasts are nice because you can listen while doing other things like driving, cleaning, or even showering! It will be a little while until the podcast goes live, but until then, I want to hear from you and get your questions so that I can incorporate them into the episodes.
