Ready to Make a Career Switch to PA School?

We’re here to guide your transition.

Write Your Story with Confidence

If you’re making the leap from a non-healthcare field to pursuing a career as a PA, it can feel overwhelming to figure out how to highlight your transferable skills. Maybe you’re worried that taking a gap year or being out of school for a while could hurt your chances of getting into PA school. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.

In our 30-minute Career Switching Counseling Session, we’ll help you navigate this transition smoothly. We’ll work with you to identify the courses you need to take, create a clear timeline for applying, and show you how to position your previous experience in a way that sets you apart from other applicants.

Let’s turn your unique background into a competitive advantage and set you on the path to success in PA school. Book your session today and take the first step toward your new career!

Our coaches

About Our Coaches

All of our coaches on The PA Platform are highly qualified, board-certified, Physician Assistants. They have all been in your shoes and understand how difficult the application process can be. Together, they will help you identify your main concerns. Your coach will create actionable personalized tips that you can implement immediately. Click on any photo below to learn even more about our board certified Pre-PA coaches!

Alexandra Cooper
Alexandra Cooper
PA-C
Dermatology PA who brings empathy, encouragement, and real-world insight to every coaching session.
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Erin Moore
PA-C
Physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs and supporting students through the application process.
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Jamie Trudell
PA-C
Physician assistant with experience in emergency medicine and outpatient pediatrics, passionate about mentoring future PAs through the application process.
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Jenna Vogelsang
PA-C
Cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant passionate about supporting and guiding future PAs through the application process.
Jill Slonaker
Jill Slonaker
PA-C
Family practice physician assistant with previous experience in hospitalist and urgent care settings, passionate about supporting future PAs through the application process.
Jourdyn Koebe
Jourdyn Koebe
PA-C
Emergency medicine physician assistant passionate about guiding future PAs with positivity and practical advice.
Laura Beth Meschke
Laura Beth Meschke
PA-C
Hospitalist and inpatient nephrology physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs develop confident and personable interview skills.
Lauren Kilburn
Lauren Kilburn
PA-C
Family medicine, orthopedic spine surgery, and breast surgical oncology physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs with encouragement and practical guidance.
Marissa Roberts
Marissa Roberts
PA-C
Pediatrics physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs build confidence and present their strengths effectively.
Monica Cheng
Monica Cheng
PA-C
Neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, hematology/oncology, and primary care physician assistant passionate about guiding future PAs with realistic and confidence-building advice.
Ngan Lam
Ngan Lam
PA-C
Surgical, infectious disease, and PA leadership professional passionate about helping future PAs highlight their strengths and stand out in the application process.
Peter Alfano
Peter Alfano
PA-C
Primary care physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs with honest and supportive guidance.
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Jordan Wolff
PA-C
Critical care physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs build on their strengths while addressing areas for growth.
Sloan Horejsi
Sloan Horejsi
PA-C
Dermatology physician assistant passionate about guiding future PAs with supportive and actionable coaching.
Courtney Krause
Courtney Krause
PA-C
Primary care physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs reflect on their experiences and strengthen their applications.
Madaleine ODonnell
Madaleine ODonnell
PA-C
Trauma and acute care surgery physician assistant passionate about empowering future PAs with insight and guidance from a recent graduate’s perspective.
Tatjana Velikopoljski
Tatjana Velikopoljski
PA-C
NICU and nursery physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs with encouragement and constructive guidance.