Undergraduate education: University of Florida
Overall GPA: 3.53
Science GPA: 3.4
GRE: 300
Total PCE hours: 1,450
Total HCE hours: 0
Shadowing hours: 63
Volunteer hours: 310
LORs: 5 ( 2 PA, 1 MD, 1 clinical supervisor, 1 Founder of an international public health organization)
How many times did you apply?: 1
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Why PA? I truly wanted to begin a career in medicine that would allow me to play a big role in decision making as well as give the ability to gain experience in different specialties.
How many programs did you apply to? 12
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 12 applications 7 total interview offers 5 denied application submission 4 declined interview offers 3 attended interviews 2 acceptances
Where will you be attending? University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Anything you found surprising about interviews? Being yourself is strongly suggested because it’s true! Faculty really want to learn about the real you and learn everything about you that’s not on the application.
Any other advice for other pre-PA students? Stay positive and trust the process!
Where can we find you? IG: Personal @_mattyymatt Medical: @_mattymeds
